Historic Preservation

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• Minority & Women's History

  Find out about studies that can support nominations to the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

• National Historic Landmarks

  Learn how the National Park Service evaluates a historic site for this special designation.

• National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places

  This is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation, and it is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect America's historic and archaeological resources.

• National Park Service — Technical Preservation

  This office develops national standards and guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, restoring and reconstructing historic properties.

• National Register of Historic Places

  Learn the eligibility requirements and application procedure to have a historic site listed on the National Register.

• National Trust for Historic Preservation

  This privately funded nonprofit organization works to save America’s historic places by fostering a deep sense of community, commitment and passion for saving places.

• New Haven Preservation Trust

  This organization was founded to honor and preserve New Haven’s architectural heritage — historic buildings and neighborhoods — through advocacy, education and collaboration.

• New London Landmarks

  This organization strives to promote the preservation and development of the urban environment of New London, Connecticut, including significant individual structures, streetscapes, neighborhoods and open spaces.

• NOTE: Applications for the  Threatened Properties Fund (TPF) Grant are not being accepted at this time.

  Learn about this program, which has supported restoration of historic properties damaged by unanticipated man-made or natural acts.

• NOTE: The Institutional Support for Capacity Building Grant for Historic Preservation Nonprofits is Now the Local Preservation Partners Grant.  Please find application and guidelines on the Survey and Planning Grants Page.

  Get guidelines and forms to apply for grants to promote research, education and historic preservation planning.

• Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby

  Explore the unique and complex history of the Nation's first chartered copper mine and first state prison.

• Olmsted in CT Landscape Documentation Project

  This site explores Frederick Law Olmsted's legacy and its impact on the CT landscape.

• Order a Plaque

  See how to order a plaque for properties listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places.

• Preservation Connecticut

  This office works to preserve, protect and promote the historic buildings, sites, structures and landscapes that contribute to the heritage, economy and vitality of Connecticut communities.

• Prudence Crandall Museum, Canterbury

  Learn how Prudence Crandall and Sarah Harris played a role in striving for education equality that shaped a nation.