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Archaeologists & Preservationists

  • Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month
  • Learn About Historic Preservation & Archaeology
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  • City & County Government Preservation Programs (CLG)
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Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation

The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) creatively engages Coloradans and their guests in partnerships to discover, preserve, and take pride in our architectural, archaeological, and other historic places by providing statewide leadership and support to our partners in archaeology and historic preservation.

A number of programs are under the umbrella of OAHP, including:

  • Centennial Farms
  • City and County Government Preservation Program (also known as Certified Local Governments or CLG)
  • National & State Registers of Historic Places
  • Office of the State Archaeologist
  • Preservation Tax Credits
  • Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification (PAAC)
  • Review & Compliance
  • State Historical Fund
  • Survey & Inventory
Find out more about the Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation  >>

Contacts

Dr. Richard Wilshusen
State Archaeologist/Deputy SHPO - Archaeology
303-866-2736
Edward Nichols
President/CEO, State Historic Preservation Officer
303-866-3355
Steve Turner, AIA
Vice President of Preservation Programs
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer - History
303-866-2776

Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation

Location:
History Colorado Center
1200 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon. - Fri.
Phone: 303-866-3392
Fax: 303-866-2711
email: oahp@state.co.us

We Have Moved!

We have moved to our new location at 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.
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