Welcome!

The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is Washington State's primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. We advocate for the preservation of Washington’s irreplaceable historic and cultural resources – significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts – as assets for the future. Through education and information, we provide leadership for the protection of our shared heritage.

Increasingly, preservation is recognized as a tool for economic development.  It is the cultural and historic resources of a community that tells the story of its past, a past that makes any single community distinct from all other places.  Preserving these physical reminders of our past creates a sense of place, the result being an environment that instills civic pride and community spirit.

Quick Links.....

• Contact Us
• Reporting Standards/Guidelines Updated!
• Tribal Contact List
• National Register Forms
• Locate a Historic Site
• Centennial Accord Plan
• Public Disclosure

What you’ll find here...
This website will provide you with information, documents, maps, photographs and tools to help you find what you need regarding archaeologic and historic sites. You’ll find local government programs, regulations, tax incentives and other useful data.

Try WISAARD, our new online GIS map tool for locating designated historical sites which are listed on the state and national register. WISAARD provides summary information about the listing sites, images, and downloadable copies of nomination forms. 

Nomination Sought for Outstanding Preservation Projects.

For more info click here.

Save the Date! Heritage barn Conference: May 6-7th.

For more info click here.

Draft National Maritime Heritage Area Feasibility Study Released.

For more info click here.

DAHP newsletter replaced by online Blog!

For more info click here.

New DAHP Requirement to PDF all Cultural Resource Reports, effective
Nov 2nd!

For more info click here.

Variety of Vintage Post WWII Publications Offered!

As part of DAHP's effort to promote awareness and understanding of the Post WWII built environment, DAHP has scanned several period publications (1945 to 1975). For more info click here.

New and Improved On-line Search tool Released.

DAHP is pleased to announce the release of an improved Wisaard Tool which allows for not only the ability to search and download listed properties but a search of all 50,000+ Historic Property Inventory Forms. To start your search click here.

Accepting Heritage Barn Applications!

DAHP is accepting applications for the Washington Heritage Barn Register.  For more information click here.