Welcome to Montana SHPO

Preservation is at the heart of the Montana Historical Society’s mission. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) helps ensure our state’s historic architecture, archaeology, and cultural places are documented, interpreted, and preserved for present and future use.

[Learn how to donate a historic object, or contact the Curatorial Office for interpretation and preservation tips.]

Search Records
Explore information about place-based history, historic properties, cultural sites, and more.
Report a Discovery
Emergency response for cultural resources at risk or discovery of human remains, paleontological, or archaeological evidence. 
Comply with Laws
Navigate state and federal preservation laws and take steps to prepare and submit your project to SHPO for review.
National Register of Historic Places

Nominate a historic place, find information about listed properties, order an interpretive sign.

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Historic Building Rehabilitation

Find support for your historic preservation project: best practices, tax incentives, and more.

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Community Preservation

Empower community preservation with the Certified Local Government program.

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State Archaeologist & Cultural Records

Preserve, interpret and appreciate Montana’s archaeological sites and artifacts. 

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SHORTCUTS: About Montana SHPO | MCRD Portal |  Montana Preservation Plan & Annual Report | Celebrate Preservation | State-Owned Heritage Property Reporting | Grant Projects | Articles  |  Pay an Invoice

CONTACTS: SHPO Staff | Historic Preservation Review Board | Burial Preservation Board | CLG Local Historic Preservation Officers  | Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO Directory) | Preservation Architects & Skilled Trades Professionals | Montana State Agencies | Federal Agencies in Montana | Non-Profit Preservation Organizations

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