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Find federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage.
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2019 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference
Join us for our 3rd annual conference - May 17-18, 2019!
2019 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference
Join us of the 3rd annual statewide historic preservation conference!
About the State Historic Preservation Office
Find federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
ACHP is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the president and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
Get details on the permits, qualifications and reporting requirements needed to conduct research on State Archeological Preserves.
See what it takes to qualify an area as a State Archaeological Preserve. Find a list of currently designated preserves.
Get the official guide for an environmental review when proposing to investigate a Connecticut archeological site.
Building Requirements and Codes
Learn how a historic property should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and lead-paint abatement requirements.
Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants
Get details on how to apply for federal and state support for municipal historic preservation initiatives.
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.
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA)
Learn about the state's legal recourse after unreasonable destruction to our natural resources or historic structures.
Connecticut Environmental Protection Act
Learn about the state's legal recourse after unreasonable destruction to our natural resources or historic structures under the Connecticut Environmental Protection Act.
Learn how sites associated with African-American history or state heritage can be listed on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.
Connecticut Trust for Historic Places
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.
Culture & Tourism Advisory Committee
Learn more about the Culture & Tourism Advisory Committee that advises DECD on matters pertaining to arts and cultural activities, preservation and more.