The National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) is a nonprofit organization whose members are State Historic Preservation Officers (or SHPOs) who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (NHPA).

Mission Statement:

NCSHPO represents and fosters communication among State Historic Preservation Offices at the national level and provides leadership, education, and guidance to government officials and citizens to advance the goals and purposes of historic preservation programs nationwide.