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Protecting threatened historic places is at the heart of the Preservation Connecticut’s mission.
We lead the conversation on statewide policies promoting and protecting historic places and work in partnership with organizations, communities, and individuals across the state fighting to ensure the survival of historic places for future generations. Our efforts have supported preservation in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns.
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Advocacy 2024
On Thursday, March 14th the Commerce Committee will be holding a public hearing on HB 5433 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. The bill is concerning for the...
Historic Preservation as a Tool for Social Equity UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024
This article was originally written for the September/October 2023 issue of Preservation Connecticut News. See the end of the article for an update from author Michael Forino. Connecticut is home to thousands of churches, temples, and other religious landmarks. Many...
Preservation Connecticut Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities
Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded Preservation Connecticut a $30,000 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). The funds will be used to enhance our digital...
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