Maine Preservation provides guidance to stewards of historic resources across the state through our Field Services Program. Launched in 2009 in partnership with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, Field Services was developed with the goal of supporting efforts of local organizations, governments, businesses, and individuals active in using historic preservation as a vital tool of community development and economic growth. We provide technical assistance for historic properties throughout Maine, advice on project and organizational development, guidance in identifying funding opportunities and how to leverage of federal and state historic tax credits, sharing information on available grant opportunities, and referrals to trades professionals.

Our services are available to all types of property owners, including residential, commercial, nonprofit, and governmental.

Contact us to learn more about how we can help you with your historic building, info@mainepreservation.org.

Find your cohort at Monday meet-up

Maine Preservation hosts virtual office hours on the first Monday of each month to support your historic rehabilitation and stewardship efforts. Connect with fellow stewards of historic properties to discuss challenges, share resources, and learn from each other's successes. 

We continue to meet as cohorts based on property ownership: 

• Nonprofit and fraternal organizations 

• Homeowners 

• Faith communities 

• Local governments 

Each cohort meets virtually with Maine Preservation staff three times a year (every four months) to network, learn, and work through challenges together. Participation is free and open to all! 

Residency Program

Maine Preservation Residencies bring our experts directly to communities across the state. They are opportunities for us to immerse ourselves to learn more about ongoing historic preservation efforts, successes, and challenges, and to promote our programs and services. As a small nonprofit that serves a big state, we have found this is an effective way of concentrating our efforts. During these multi-day visits, our team makes themselves available to: 

• Engage with individuals, groups, and communities navigating preservation projects 

• Address preservation questions and challenges 

• Provide technical, on-site guidance for old building stewardship 

• Learn how our programs and services could better serve your community.  

If your community, organization, or project could benefit from dedicated time with our staff, we invite you to host a 2026 Residency. Reach out to suggest a location and let us help you preserve what matters most in your community. 

Past Residencies Include:

Field Services Engagement Map

Since 2009, Maine Preservation’s Field Service has assisted in more than 750 projects around the state. This map shows our engagement profile from 2019 forward.