Operating Hours
Open Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed
Weekends and major Holidays
Contact
Main: (304) 558-0220
Staff List
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History
Capitol Complex
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0300
Welcome!
The mission of the Department of Arts, Culture and History’s State Historic Preservation Office is to encourage, inform, support, and participate in the efforts of the people of West Virginia to identify, recognize, preserve and protect West Virginia’s prehistoric and historic structures, objects and sites.
The value of historic and prehistoric properties is intrinsic and therefore worthy of protection. Their preservation can stabilize neighborhoods, stimulate private investment, provide affordable housing, revitalize downtown activities, attract tourists and enhance community pride. Our office works toward achievement of these goals.
The Office administers both the state and federal historic preservation programs. Our office aids federal and state agencies, local governments and the general public in identifying and preserving the physical historic and prehistoric resources of West Virginia.
Stay in touch with SHPO and learn more about our programs by subscribing to our newsletter.
Announcements:
The following sites will be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during the March 12th, 2025 meeting of the West Virginia Archives & History Commission at the Culture Center in Charleston, West Virginia.
- Forest Hill School (Berkeley Co.)
- Houser-Mahoney House (Jefferson Co.)
- Chapel of the Immaculate Conception (Greenbrier Co.)
- Bethel Memorial Park Cemetery (Cabell Co.)
- Warwood Historic District (Ohio Co.)
- New Deal Stone Walls in Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, 1933-1943 Multiple Property Documentation
- 8th Street Stone Retaining Walls (Monongalia Co.)
- Deckers Creek Wall (Monongalia Co.)
- Richwood Avenue Wall (Monongalia Co.)
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Sections
- Archaeology
- Certified Local Governments/Historic Landmark Commissions
- Grant Opportunities
- Historic and Archaeological Surveys – webGIS
- Historic Cemeteries
- Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits
- National Register of Historic Places /National Register of Historic Places Nominations
- National Historic Landmarks
- Publications, Planning and Education Efforts
- Review and Compliance/Section 106 Review