The Historic Preservation and Museum Division functions under state and federal law as Connecticut's State Historic Preservation Office. The division administers a broad range of federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites, structures, districts and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage. The division operates five historic properties: Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine, Henry Whitfield State Museum, Sloane-Stanley Museum, Prudence Crandall Museum, and Viets Tavern.

Hot Topics Facts & Figures Information and application now available for new Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program - NEW! CCT's new Grant Overview Guidelines. Please read thoroughly.  Failure to comply could result in ineligibility for funding. Connecticut properties on the National Register of Historic Places Historic Preservation & the Community Investment Act brochure

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