Massachusetts
Historical Commission

Beginning Monday, September 17, renovation and ADA upgrade construction will commence in the Massachusetts Archives Facility lobby area. The Archives, Commonwealth Museum, and Mass. Historical Commission will remain open during normal business hours, but patrons are cautioned to expect some disruption and noise due to work related to these improvements.

Secretary Galvin, Chair of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, oversees recovery of 1795/1855 Time Capsule at the Massachusetts State House

• About Us

  • About MHC
  • MHC 2018 Commission Meeting Schedule
  • MHC Programs
  • MHC Related Legislative Citations
  • Archaeology
  • Publications
  • Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Programs (PDF)

• Learn & Research

  • Learn & Research Overview
  • Search MACRIS Database
  • State Reconnaissance Survey Reports
  • Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2022 (PDF)
  • Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Mass. (PDF)
  • There's a Difference: Understanding National Register Districts and Local Historic Districts (PDF)
  • Archaeology

• Most Requested

  • Most Requested Overview
  • Preservation Awards
  • Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF)
  • Review and Compliance FAQ
  • MHC Forms
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Is there funding to fix my home?
  • Historic Places for Historic Parties

• New at MHC

  • What's New at MHC Overview
  • 2019 Survey & Planning Grant Information
  • MPPF Round 24 Grant Information
  • MPPF Grant Awards

• Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

  • Rehabilitation Tax Credit Awards
  • New! Introduction
  • Application Deadlines
  • State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Historic Preservation Certification Application Instructions (PDF)

• News and Events

  • Press Releases
  • Massachusetts Archaeology Month
  • 2017 Preservation Award Nomination
  • Public Notices
  • Consultation Meetings and Agendas