Preserve Your Homes and Properties

Property Record Search

Search the most up-to-date version of the National or State Register of Historic Places and/or the Society's Architecture and History Inventory.

Learn the steps to follow to get a letter from the State Historic Preservation Officer, also known as SHPO.

Have Questions?

Contact Chip Brown by phone at 608-264-6508 or by email:

Information for Preservation Consultants and Archaeologists
Find forms, guidelines, resources for research and more.
Certified Local Governments
Find information about the Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program in Wisconsin and how to apply.
Historic Preservation and Archaeological Consultants
These consultants are available to help you research historic buildings and archaeological sites.

If you are planning work on a historic building, you may be eligible for a tax credit.

Browse over 40 programs offering funding for projects that preserve Wisconsin's historic places.

Get helpful tips and recommendations for preserving historic homes and buildings.

Learn how you can advocate for the preservation of historic places in your community.

Take our online training to learn about the role of commissions in the local preservation process.

See a list of Historic Preservation Commissions

The Wisconsin Historical Society has several programs that serve to protect and interpret Wisconsin's archaeological resources.

Learn about the state and federal laws that protect burial sites in Wisconsin, including Native American mounds.

Have Questions?

Contact Kim Cook by phone at 608-264-6493 or by email: