Massachusetts Historical Commission

220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Tel: 617-727-8470
Fax: 617-727-5128
mhc@sec.state.ma.us
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:45 am to 5:00 pm
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• About Us

  • About MHC
  • MHC 2024 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

  • NEW! MHC Maritime Heritage Education Subgrant Program
  • NEW! Public Input Sought for State Historic Preservation Plan
  • What's New at MHC Overview
  • 2024 Survey & Planning Grant Information
  • Virtual Workshops for Local Communities
  • NEW! MPPF Round 30 Grant Information
  • MPPF Grant Awards
  • Survey & Planning Grant Awards

• Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

  • Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
  • Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

• News and Events

  • Press Releases
  • Massachusetts Archaeology Month
  • 2020 Preservation Award Nomination
  • Public Notices
  • Consultation Meetings and Agendas