Historic Preservation
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Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Homeowners can apply for a 30% return of up to $30,000 on the rehabilitation of their historic home listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
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Explore the studio of one of Connecticut’s most renowned artists and authors, discover the real story behind the "Diary of an Early American Boy" and marvel at Sloane’s collection of early American hand tools.
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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.
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State Register of Historic Places
See the requirements and application process to have a historic resource listed on the official State Register.
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Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF)
Municipalities and 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofit organizations are eligible for matching, reimbursable grants of up to $200,000 for restoration, rehabilitation, and archeology at sites listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
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Learn more about the Historic Preservation Council and access meeting agendas and minutes.
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Connecticut Statewide Historic Preservation Plan Update
Join us as we develop our next 5-year Statewide Historic Preservation Plan!
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Learn how sites associated with African-American history or state heritage can be listed on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.
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The SHPO’s Hurricane Sandy program did not just assist property owners with repairs. The SHPO’s team also surveyed thousands of historic properties, developed GIS databases, assisted towns with resiliency planning, nominated properties to the National Registers of Historic Places—and much more!
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Section 106 Review and Compliance
Get technical guidance for publicly funded projects that can have an impact on historic Connecticut resources.