Massachusetts
Historical Commission

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 2020 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
  • 2020 Survey & Planning Grant Information
  • New! MPPF Round 26 Grant Information
  • MPPF Grant Awards
  • Survey & Planning 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
  • 2020 Preservation Award Nomination
  • Public Notices
  • Consultation Meetings and Agendas