Preservation at Historic New England
As the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation, Historic New England represents a century-long tradition of preservation practice. Following the legacy of our founder, William Sumner Appleton, the organization coordinates, advances, and supports the preservation of New England’s built environment through the care and management of our own thirty-six historic museums and by working with private property owners to protect and maintain their old and historic homes. Our historic sites range from a collection of First Period study properties to the 1938 Modern Gropius House. We advocate for the preservation of significant New England residential resources representing all time periods, architectural styles, and cultural stories. Let our expertise and experience help you preserve your historic property for the enjoyment and education of current and future generations.
Your Old or Historic HomeDrawing on a century of experience caring for historic properties, Historic New England's Historic Homeowner membership offers individualized answers and support to help you maintain and preserve your home's character. Staff are available online and by phone to help you choose period paint colors, locate specialized services, or make informed decisions about changes to your house. |
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The Stewardship Program - Preservation EasementsHistoric New England works with concerned historic property owners to ensure their historic houses and landscapes will be protected from insensitive alterations or neglect. The more than seventy-five properties currently protected through preservation easements reflect a range of architectural styles and time periods in rural, suburban, and urban locations. Learn more about how you can protect your historic residential property. |
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Preserving Historic SitesLearn how Historic New England maintains and preserves its own thirty-six historic sites based on 100 years of experience. Get updates on projects and download white papers describing our approach to the preservation of both our landscapes and buildings. |
Regional ResourcesLooking for information or resources relating to preservation in New England? From our Regional Resources page, find links to national, state, and local preservation organizations and learn about current historic preservation topics and Historic New England's regional preservation projects and partnerships. |
Frequently Asked Questions
About Us
The Preservation Services program at Historic New England is made up of two teams: Property Care and Historic Preservation. The Property Care team focuses on internal historic preservation issues and projects at the museum properties while the Historic Preservation team works on external historic preservation programs and projects with private property owners and other preservation organizations.