Programs and Services

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• Historic Preservation College Internship Program

  Learn how to apply for internships that give students hands-on experience in many facets of historic preservation.

• Hurricane Sandy Program

  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!

• Archaeological Permits

  Get details on the permits, qualifications and reporting requirements needed to conduct research on State Archeological Preserves.

• Historic Cemeteries and Gravestone Protection

  Learn the right procedure for restoring, improving or changing a protected ancient burial ground.

• Archaeological Preserves

  See what it takes to qualify an area as a State Archaeological Preserve. Find a list of currently designated preserves.

• Certified Local Government Program

  Get details on applying for this designation, an essential first step before a historic preservation project can qualify for special grants and programs.

• Local Historic District and Property Designations

  Learn how a municipality can establish historic districts and properties. Discover SHPO training for municipal officials and local historic preservation officials.

• National Historic Landmarks

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

• Connecticut Freedom Trail

  Learn how sites associated with African-American history or state heritage can be listed on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

• State Register of Historic Places

  See the requirements and application process to have a historic resource listed on the official State Register.

• National Register of Historic Places

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

• Order a Plaque

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

• Minority & Women's History

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

• Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA)

  Learn about the state's legal recourse after unreasonable destruction to our natural resources or historic structures.

• Washington/Rochambeau Trail

  Learn about the historic role that Connecticut played in the American Revolution.