Preserving U.S. Military Heritage: World War II to the Cold War Symposium
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Contributed by Mary F. Striegel
Posted: November 14, 2018
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CALL FOR PAPERS! Please join the National Center for Preservation and Training (NCPTT) and the National Museum of the Pacific War in beautiful Texas Hill County for a three-day symposium... |
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Announcing Annual List of Oregon’s 12 Most Endangered Historic Places
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Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: November 3, 2018
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PORTLAND, OR – Nov. 2, 2018 – Restore Oregon will announce Oregon’s Most Endangered Places for 2019 at the annual Restoration Celebration held on November 2, 2018 at the historic Sentinel Hotel... |
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ACHP Issues Program Comment Expediting Section 106 Reviews for Department of Veterans Affairs’ Vacant and Underutilized Properties
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Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Posted: November 2, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) today announced the issuance of a Program Comment that provides the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with an alternative way to... |
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Book Release Party and Talk at Fitchburg Historical Society on Wednesday, October 24: Sally Dickinson Discusses Fitchburg’s Role in the Career of Helicopter Inventor Igor Sikorsky
Contributed by Susan Navarre
Posted: October 15, 2018
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The Fitchburg Historical Society will host a talk on Wednesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. by Sally Dickinson, at the release party for her new paperback book The Missing Links to the Igor... |
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Restore Oregon Honors Saved Historic Places Across Oregon; Announces Winners of 2018 DeMuro Awards
Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: October 9, 2018
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Restore Oregon just announced the 2018 winners of our annual DeMuro Awards to honor exceptional historic rehabilitation and compatible infill projects across the state. Selected for extraordinary quality,... |
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Historic Preservation Book, 3rd edition (Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles and Practice)
Contributed by Norman Tyler
Posted: October 3, 2018
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The 3rd edition of the book, Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles and Practice, is now available. Changes to the new edition of this popular... |
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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Welcomes New Director of the Office of Preservation Initiatives
Contributed by Lynne Richmond
Posted: October 1, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Executive Director John M. Fowler today announced Druscilla J. Null has been named director of the Office of Preservation Initiatives.... |
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Endangered Historic Places – Call for Nominations (Preservation Long Island)
Contributed by Preservation Long Island
Posted: September 27, 2018
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Do you know of an endangered historic place in your Long Island community? Preservation Long Island’s Endangered Historic Places Program (EHPP) offers Long Islanders an opportunity to advocate for preservation... |
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Fitch Fellowships: Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Funding
Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
Posted: September 26, 2018
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Applications for 2019 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by November 2, 2018, 11PM EST. Applicants may apply for one of two available grants: the FITCH Mid-Career... |
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Free Admission and Special Events at National Parks
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 21, 2018
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On September 22, join in the nation’s biggest celebration of the great outdoors on National Public Lands Day! All national parks will have free admission and many will host volunteer service projects... |
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National Park Service Providing $4.8 Million in Grants to “Save America’s Treasures”
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 21, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment of the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced... |
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Library in Morristown Acquires Xiomaro's National Park Service Photographs
Contributed by Domingo Ramirez
Posted: September 15, 2018
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A portfolio of fine art photographic prints of George Washington’s Headquarters has been acquired by Morristown and Morris Township Library for their North Jersey History and Genealogy Center. The... |
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Job Opening for Architectural Historian, Mason Architects, Inc. (Honolulu, HI)
Contributed by Shannon Hines
Posted: September 12, 2018
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Title: Architectural Historian Industry: Preservation, Architecture, Research Department: Preservation and Research Section Supervisor: Research Section Director Status: Full... |
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Pitchcraft: A Placemaking Competition (Downtown Frederick Partnership)
Contributed by Leeann Dickerson
Posted: September 10, 2018
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Pitchcraft, Downtown Frederick’s first-ever placemaking competition, invites creative people from every background, profession and city to pitch an idea that, if physically implemented in Downtown Frederick,... |
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National Park Service Awards Historic Preservation Grants to American Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON - The National Park Service today announced $986,691 in Tribal Heritage Grants to support cultural and historic preservation projects that protect and promote the unique heritage... |
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National Park Service Provides $1.6 Million in Grants for the Return of Native American Remains and Sacred Objects
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service announced today $1,657,000 in Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act grants to return ancestral remains and cultural items to Indian... |
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Reserve Now for Student Walking Tours (Los Angeles Conservancy)
Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy
Posted: September 7, 2018
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It’s back to school season, and we’re now accepting reservations for Student Walking Tours through the end of 2018! Student Walking Tours are perfect not only for traditional school classrooms, but also... |
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Now Accepting Historic Religious Properties Grant Applications (Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation)
Contributed by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Posted: September 6, 2018
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The deadline for PHLF’s Historic Religious Properties grant applications for the 2019 funding cycle is December 3, 2018. Congregations located in Allegheny County with buildings that are 50 years... |
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Special Report on Ellicott City Released (Preservation Maryland)
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: September 1, 2018
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From Preservation Maryland: In response to Howard County Government's latest proposal to demolish large portions of the Ellicott City historic district, Preservation... |
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Executive Director job available, Hickory Downtown Development Association (Hickory, NC)
Contributed by Julie Owens
Posted: August 27, 2018
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Executive Director for Hickory Downtown Development Association Hickory, NC, named “Most Hipster Friendly” City in 2018 by National Geographic Traveler Magazine All applicants must apply... |
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National Park Service Awards $8.6 Million in Preservation Grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: August 27, 2018
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WASHINGTON - The National Park Service today awarded $8.6 million in grant funding to support projects that preserve significant historic structures on the campuses of 18 Historically Black Colleges and... |
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ACHP Adopts Program Comment to Streamline Section 106 Process Within Railroad Rights-of-Way
Contributed by The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Posted: August 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) today announced the issuance of a Program Comment that exempts undertakings that might affect historic rail properties within rail... |
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New York Preserves
Contributed by Preservation League of New York State
Posted: August 21, 2018
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Do you know of a not-for-profit group or municipality that needs help getting a preservation project off the ground? Tell them about the Technical Assistance Grants (TAG), a signature grant program of... |
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Volunteers Needed for Frederick Douglass Project in Rochester, NY ("Discovering Douglass Walking Tour")
Contributed by
Posted: August 20, 2018
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Local Rochester sculptor Olivia Kim, in partnership with Rochester Community Television, is creating fiberglass sculptures of Frederick Douglass that will be placed in historic areas meaningful to... |
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2019 Colorado Saving Places Conference - Request for Session Proposals Now Open
Contributed by Amanda Barker
Posted: August 16, 2018
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The Next Generation of Preservation: A Call to Action Monday – Thursday, February 4-7, 2019 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel OUR CONFERENCE STARTS ON MONDAY THIS... |
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Stephanie Meeks to Step Down from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: August 13, 2018
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Stephanie Meeks is stepping down as president and CEO of the D.C.-based National Trust for Historic Preservation at the end of the year. Meeks is the eighth president and first woman to serve as chief... |
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Historic places need your help (National Trust for Canada)
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: August 9, 2018
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A parliamentary petition calling for funding for historic places in Budget 2019 is getting traction. Over 1,000 signatures have been secured, but we can reach 10,000 with the help of people... |
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NEH Announces $43.1 Million for 218 Humanities Projects Nationwide
Contributed by National Endowment for the Humanities
Posted: August 9, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 8, 2018) — The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $43.1 million in awards for 218 humanities projects across the country. The grants include... |
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Rockefeller Family Properties Gifted to the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: July 27, 2018
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) announced today the expansion of The Pocantico Center with the addition of the “Playhouse,” a large... |
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Public-Private Partnership Brings Hope to Philadelphia’s Historic Eastern State Penitentiary
Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: July 25, 2018
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Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s HOPE Crew (Hands-On Preservation Experience), a nationwide program connecting young people to preservation trades while breathing new life... |
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Accepting Nominations - Preservation Massachusetts' Most Endangered Historic Resources
Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts
Posted: July 19, 2018
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Do You Know a Historic Resource In Need? Preservation Massachusetts' Most Endangered Historic Resources program is an advocacy and education program that works with advocates... |
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Support the Historic Preservation Fund
Contributed by Preservation League of New York State
Posted: July 19, 2018
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The House of Representatives began - and then postponed - debate on H.R 6147 last night. This is the Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for... |
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Historic Chinatown/Japantown Threatened (Architectural Heritage Center)
Contributed by Architectural Heritage Center
Posted: July 11, 2018
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The Bosco-Milligan Foundation/Architectural Heritage Center has filed an appeal of Portland's Central City 2035 Plan with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals in an effort to protect the city's New... |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards $1M in Grants To Preserve Historical Places, Uncover Untold Stories of Hidden Figures in Black History & More
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: July 6, 2018
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Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced its first class of grant award recipients in conjunction with the newly established African American Cultural Heritage Action... |
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Leading Preservation Group Invites Public to Get Its Kicks on Route 66 with Campaign to Secure Federal Historic Designation
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: July 2, 2018
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Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Route 66 to its National Treasures portfolio and announced plans to pursue National Historic Trail status for one of “America’s 11 Most Endangered... |
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SAH Heritage Conservation Committee Issues Position Statement on Reconstruction and Replication of Buildings
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: June 29, 2018
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The reproduction of lost buildings or replication of designs that never existed is an important issue in conservation, one that continues to evolve while remaining unresolved. Reconstruction... |
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New Exhibit: "Dancing for My Tribe"
Contributed by Laura Winston
Posted: June 28, 2018
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The photography show, “Dancing for My Tribe: Potawatomi Tradition in Modern Times,” is currently on exhibit through September 23, 2018 at the Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Road in Wilmette. ... |
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Discover America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2018
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: June 26, 2018
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America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places is an annual list that spotlights important examples of our nation’s architectural and cultural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.... |
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FREE Summer Projects with HistoriCorps!
Contributed by Hameed Alnassar
Posted: June 26, 2018
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HistoriCorps Volunteers: Saving Places Since 2009 Everyone can be a HistoriCorps Volunteer! We team up crews of volunteers from all walks... |
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Art Deco Travel Opportunity (The Art Deco Society Of New York)
Contributed by The Art Deco Society Of New York
Posted: June 25, 2018
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SAVE THE DATE! From Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4, ADSNY will experience Art Deco in the Windy City to celebrate the Chicago Art Deco Society's new publication, Art Deco Chicago, and... |
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NY Power Authority Plans to Destroy Historic Vessels (The Preservation League of New York State)
Contributed by The Preservation League of New York State
Posted: June 25, 2018
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From The Preservation League of New York State's website:
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park Honors an Unsung Hero of the Revolutionary War with a Photography Exhibit
Contributed by Tam Gretsch
Posted: June 20, 2018
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SENECA FALLS | Ask the average person to name an important woman of the American Revolution and they might think of Betsy Ross, believed to have made the first American flag for George Washington. ... |
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Van Evera Bailey Fellowship - Call for Proposals
Contributed by Architecture Foundation of Oregon
Posted: June 19, 2018
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Call for Proposals! Practicing architects and related professionals, this is your chance to to delve into a project you always dreamed of completing, a research study that will elevate your... |
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Preservation Groups & Geneva City Council Request Alternatives to Demolition of Parrott Hall, Historic Geneva Building
Contributed by The Landmark Society of Western New York
Posted: June 14, 2018
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(Geneva, NY – June 14, 2018) The Landmark Society of Western New York, The Preservation League of New York State, Geneva Historical Society and key government officials are joining with the Friends... |
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National Park Service Provides Grants to Advance Preservation Technology
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 10, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $252,600 in grants for projects to develop or adapt techniques that preserve historical sites and cultural heritage. “Advancements... |
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Call for Nominations Issued for Minnesota Preservation Awards
Contributed by Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
Posted: June 5, 2018
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(ST. PAUL, Minn.) June 4, 2018— Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Minnesota Preservation Awards (MPA), a program of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM). The MPAs recognize outstanding... |
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Old House Journal's "Serial Restorers" Contest
Contributed by Old House Journal
Posted: June 5, 2018
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OHJ readers are a committed lot—many stick with us for decades.Our recent reader survey turned up these stats: 10% are serial restorers who have restored three houses or more ... |
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Partners in Training - Call for Proposals
Contributed by Historic Preservation Education Foundation
Posted: June 5, 2018
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In March 2019, professionals, scholars, students, and fans of recent past architecture will gather at the Preserving the Recent Past 3 conference in Los Angeles to discover, discuss, and debate the issues... |
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RFP: Adaptive Reuse of Old City Hall in Downtown Tacoma WA
Contributed by Elly Walkowiak
Posted: May 30, 2018
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As we continue to observe... |
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Restore Oregon Seeking Nominations for Oregon’s Most Endangered Places 2019
Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: May 27, 2018
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Each year, historic properties across Oregon are rehabilitated and reused, enriching our lives, revitalizing Main Streets, and attracting visitors. Unfortunately, there are also scores of historic properties... |
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National Trust for Canada Announces 2018 Top 10 Endangered Places List
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: May 24, 2018
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The Top 10 List shines a national spotlight on historic places at risk.Here's the 2018 List, from west to east: Victoria High School (Victoria, BC) Seismic upgrades threaten... |
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National Park Service Makes Thousands of Agency Records Digitally Public
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 19, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today unveils a newly launched public website: pubs.etic.nps.gov that is making more than 32,000... |
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Adirondack Architectural Heritage Opens Nominations for Annual Historic Preservation Awards
Contributed by Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Posted: May 14, 2018
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KEESEVILLE (May 14, 2018) -- Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), the historic preservation organization for the region, has opened nominations for its 2018 Preservation Awards. For over... |
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National Park Service and Maritime Administration Announce $2.6 Million in Maritime Heritage Preservation
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 11, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service announced today $2.6 million in maritime heritage grants to assist funding 34 preservation and education projects in 14 states and the Northern Mariana Islands. In... |
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Friends of the Outer Banks History Center holds annual meeting
Contributed by Dr. Lewis Forrest
Posted: May 2, 2018
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Photo caption: Linda McQueen accepts the 2018 Lois W. Bradshaw Volunteer of the Year Award from John Havel, vice chair of the Friends of the Outer Banks History Center. Friends of... |
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Mattamuskeet Foundation presents historic 1913 bond to Outer Banks History Center
Contributed by Dr. Lewis Forrest
Posted: May 2, 2018
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Photo caption (IMG_0576): Samantha Crisp, director of the Outer Banks History Center, accepts a 1913 Mattamuskeet Drainage District bond from Dr. Lewis Forrest, executive director of the Mattamuskeet Foundation.
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North Bennet Street School Students Partner with The Bostonian Society to Showcase History in Recreation of Former Hancock Mansion Doorway
Contributed by North Bennet St. School
Posted: May 2, 2018
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Boston MA, April 24, 2018— The original front door of the long-gone Hancock Mansion on Beacon Hill recently emerged from storage as the Bostonian Society, its steward, seeks to exhibit the historic... |
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Michigan Historic Preservation Network Names 2018 Historic Preservation Awards Honorees
Contributed by Michigan Historic Preservation Network
Posted: May 1, 2018
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The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) is pleased to announce our 2018 Historic Preservation Awards honorees. Fourteen award winners from across Michigan were selected in six categories, including:... |
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National Park Service Awards $1.3 Million in Grants for Preservation of Japanese American Confinement Sites
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 13, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced more than $1.3 million in grants to fund preservation, restoration, and education projects at World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites.... |
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National Park Service Announces Plan to Address Infrastructure Needs & Improve Visitor Experience
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 12, 2018
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WASHINGTON – As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve the visitor experience, the National Park Service (NPS) announced today changes to the entrance fees charged... |
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Essex Heritage Announces 2018 Partnership Grant Recipients
Contributed by Essex Heritage
Posted: April 6, 2018
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April 5, 2018 – The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, announced the 2018... |
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Nominations Sought for Preservation Awards Program
Contributed by The Landmark Society of Western New York
Posted: April 4, 2018
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Each fall, The Landmark Society presents awards to projects, people, and organizations who, through their dedication and hard work, have contributed to historic preservation in our nine-county area.
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Online Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation
Contributed by University of Kentucky Department of Historic Preservation
Posted: March 28, 2018
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This summer and fall, the University of Kentucky Department of Historic Preservation will be offering the largest selection of... |
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New York State Historic Tax Credit Updates
Contributed by Preservation League of New York State
Posted: March 22, 2018
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From Preservation League of New York State: Read more at https://www.preservenys.org/uploads/3/1/6/2/31626961/update_-_public_policy_-_nys_tax_credits.pdf
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Georgia’s Most Endangered Historic Places Seeking Nominations
Contributed by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: March 21, 2018
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The Georgia Trust’s Places in Peril program seeks to identify and preserve historic sites threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public... |
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PreserveCast Website Launched
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: March 21, 2018
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With over 60 episodes and nearly 40 hours of content, PreserveCast, the weekly podcast powered by Preservation Maryland now has its own home on the web at:
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Demolition of Brumbaugh-Kendle-Grove Farmstead at Hagerstown Regional Airport in Washington County, MD
Contributed by Rachael McCarty
Posted: March 13, 2018
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The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland will accept Sealed Bids for Brumbaugh-Kendle-Grove Farmstead Demolition - at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Bid documents are available... |
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Interior and National Park Service Announces $12.6 Million in Grants to Preserve African American Civil Rights History
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 12, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service today announced $12.6 million in grants for 51 projects in 24 states that preserve sites and highlight stories related... |
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National Park Service Accepting Proposals for Preservation Grants at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: February 28, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service is now accepting applications for $4 million in grants to support the preservation of buildings on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)... |
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Call for Submissions for 2018 Preservation Awards
Contributed by Historic Wilmington Foundation
Posted: February 27, 2018
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As May 2018 rapidly approaches, the Historic Wilmington Foundation is gearing up to celebrate National Preservation Month, sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation since 1973. To honor... |
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The 2nd Annual Boston Landmarks Commission Citizen Preservation Awards
Contributed by The Boston Landmarks Commission
Posted: February 27, 2018
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The Boston Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2018 Citizen Preservation Awards. The Citizen Preservation Award is given in recognition of the indispensable... |
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Work Starts on Next Phase of Reynolds House Project
Contributed by Richard Sauers
Posted: February 26, 2018
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Work Starts on Next Phase of Reynolds House Project Work started this week on Phase 2 of the Reynolds House Project. This historic 1890s Victorian-style farmhouse is located... |
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Call for Nominations - Top 10 Endangered Places List (National Trust for Canada)
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: February 20, 2018
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Be part of saving a place that matters to you by nominating an endangered place for inclusion in the 2018 Top 10 Endangered Places List.The Top 10 List shines a national spotlight on historic places at... |
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*deadline extended* Poster Session - 2018 NJ History & Historic Preservation Conference
Contributed by Michele Racioppi
Posted: February 8, 2018
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The 2018 New Jersey History Historic Preservation Conference invites new professionals, undergraduates, and graduate students to submit proposals for the 3rd annual Poster Session to be... |
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Registration now open for the 2018 Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology at Poplar Forest
Contributed by Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Posted: February 8, 2018
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FOREST, VA: Although no Indiana Jones, Thomas Jefferson was an amateur archaeologist credited by some for setting the standards for the modern science through his meticulous exploration of a Native... |
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In Search of the Lost Souls of "Silver Spring"
Contributed by Jerry A. McCoy
Posted: February 6, 2018
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It was a mild 61° and a little before 8:00 p.m., April 17, 1917, when members of the Columbia Historical Society began to stream into the Gold Room of the Shoreham Hotel at the corner of 15th and H Street,... |
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ACHP-HUD Joint Award for Preservation Excellence – Call for Nominations
Contributed by Patricia Knoll
Posted: January 30, 2018
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announce a call for nominations for the 2018 ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence... |
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HPEF Partners in Training Call for Proposals - Spring 2018
Contributed by The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: January 30, 2018
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) is currently accepting proposals for the Spring 2018 round of its Partners in Training initiative. HPEF established Partners... |
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George Washington’s Headquarters Subject of Photography Exhibition by National Park Service
Contributed by Domingo Ramirez
Posted: January 29, 2018
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The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park kicks off Presidents Day with the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro, curated... |
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Historic Preservation and Stewardship AmeriCorps Member, The Student Conservation Association (Boston area, MA)
Contributed by Nancy Perales
Posted: January 25, 2018
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2018 SCA MA Forests and Parks AmeriCorps: DCR Historic Preservation and Stewardship Corps Gain Historic Preservation Experience while living in community and Serving in and around... |
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2018 Preservation Awards Nomination - Preservation South Carolina
Contributed by Preservation South Carolina
Posted: January 23, 2018
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Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, the South Carolina Department of Archives... |
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Invitation to Bid - Restoration/Repair Work on Several Buildings at The Historic Ananias Pitsenbarger Farm
Contributed by Teresa Munn
Posted: January 23, 2018
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Invitation to Bid The owner of The Historic Ananias Pitsenbarger Farm is requesting a bid for restoration/repair work on several buildings at the historic homestead located near Franklin,... |
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Nominations Sought for Places at Risk List for 2018 - Preservation South Carolina
Contributed by Preservation South Carolina
Posted: January 23, 2018
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Preservation South Carolina needs your assistance in identifying historic properties within our state that are considered to be at risk and are candidates for the Places at Risk list. A historic place... |
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The Heritage Society Announces Alison Bell New Executive Director
Contributed by Deborah Duty
Posted: January 19, 2018
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(Houston,Texas) Rodney E. Nathan, President, and the members of the Board of Directors of The Heritage Society are pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Ayres Bell as Executive Director... |
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2018 Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards - Call for Nominations
Contributed by Preservation League of New York State
Posted: January 17, 2018
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Help us celebrate Excellence in Historic Preservation! Does your community have a preservation success story to share? We hope you’ll consider a nomination to our statewide Excellence in... |
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Italy Conservation Summer Field School
Contributed by San Gemini Preservation Studies Program
Posted: January 17, 2018
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Deadline for applications is March 15, 2018 We are now accepting applications for our summer 2018 field school, the San Gemini Preservation... |
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Six to Celebrate 2018 Announced (Historic Districts Council)
Contributed by Historic Districts Council
Posted: January 17, 2018
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Six to Celebrate annually identifies six historic NYC neighborhoods that merit preservation. These will be priorities for HDC’s advocacy and consultation over a yearlong period. Arthur... |
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The 2018 Paul & Niki Tsongas Awards
Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts
Posted: January 17, 2018
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Preservation Massachusetts currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Paul Niki Tsongas Award and the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award, to be presented at our annual dinner... |
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Historic Preservation Program at Columbia University GSAPP Launches Ph.D. Program
Contributed by Historic Preservation Program
Posted: January 16, 2018
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The Historic Preservation program here at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Ph.D.... |
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“PEOPLE OF THE EARTH: LIFE AND CULTURE OF THE TONGVA” Exhibit to open soon
Contributed by John Klopping
Posted: January 6, 2018
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“PEOPLE OF THE EARTH: LIFE AND CULTURE OF THE TONGVA” EXHIBIT TO OPEN SOON Santa Monica History Museum Announces New Exhibit of the Indigenous People of Santa Monica... |
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Historic New England celebrates $70,000 LCHIP grant award
Contributed by Susanna Crampton
Posted: January 3, 2018
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PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Historic New England received a $70,000 matching grant from the New Hampshire Land and Community... |
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Deadline for Applications Extended for Nonprofit Partner to Coordinate USA’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: January 2, 2018
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior has extended the deadline for applications to serve as secretariat of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission. The new deadline of February 28,... |
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National Park Service Announces $500,000 in Grants to Support Diversity in the National Register of Historic Places
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: December 27, 2017
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service announced today $500,000 in grants to help fund 13 projects across the country to increase the number of listings associated with communities that are underrepresented... |
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Excellence Awards: Call for Nominations (The Preservation League of New York State)
Contributed by Preservation League of New York State
Posted: December 21, 2017
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The Preservation League of New York State is seeking nominations for its 2018 Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize significant achievements in historic preservation throughout New... |
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National Park Service Accepting Proposals for the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: December 21, 2017
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the National Endowment for the Humanities... |
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Docomomo US Modernism in America Awards 2018
Contributed by Docomomo US
Posted: December 18, 2017
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Docomomo US invites nominations for the 2018 Modernism in America Awards. Now in its fifth year, the Awards celebrate the documentation, preservation and re-use of modern buildings,... |
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Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration (Indiana Landmarks)
Contributed by Indiana Landmarks
Posted: December 13, 2017
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Indiana Landmarks seeks nominations for its annual Cook Cup, a prestigious prize for exemplary restoration of a historic Indiana structure. The nonprofit organization awards the Cook Cup... |
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National Park Service Announces Fee-Free Days for 2018
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: December 13, 2017
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service announced today that the public will be invited to experience all national parks, without entrance fees, on four days in 2018. The four... |
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The Society of Architectural Historians has partnered with the Global Architectural History Teaching Collaborative (GAHTC) to offer Research-to-Teaching Grants and Field Seminar Travel Grants
Contributed by The Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: December 13, 2017
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The Society of Architectural Historians has partnered with the Global Architectural History Teaching Collaborative (GAHTC) to offer Research-to-Teaching Grants and Field Seminar Travel Grants.... |
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Invitation to Bid for the Yap State Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Fund Grant Audit
Contributed by Yap State Historic Preservation Office
Posted: December 11, 2017
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Invitation to Bid for the Yap State Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Fund Grant Audit The Yap State Historic Preservation Office... |
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Italy Conservation Summer Field School (San Gemini Preservation Studies Program)
Contributed by San Gemini Preservation Studies Program
Posted: December 1, 2017
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We are now accepting applications for our summer 2018 field school, the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program. Now in its 20th year, with alumni from over 170 colleges and universities... |
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RFP: Cultural Resource Survey: Resurvey of the Town of Grand View, Missouri
Contributed by Kristin Pack
Posted: November 15, 2017
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The City of Grandview Community Development is seeking proposals from qualified historians or architectural historians that meet the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards to conduct... |
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Restore Oregon Announces Oregon’s Most Endangered Places for 2018
Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: November 11, 2017
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PORTLAND, OR – Nov. 10, 2017 – Restore Oregon will announce the 2018 Most Endangered Places list at the annual Restoration Celebration held on November 10, 2017 at the historic Sentinel Hotel... |
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Arcadia to Publish Xiomaro's Photo Book on Historic Weir Farm
Contributed by Ari Vartan
Posted: October 23, 2017
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Wilton, CT: The first book about Weir Farm National Historic Site, Connecticut’s first national park unit and the only one dedicated to American painting, will be authored by Xiomaro, the park’s... |
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The Avery Review Essay Prize 2018
Contributed by Avery Review
Posted: October 9, 2017
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The Avery Review Critical Essays on Architecture Essay Prize Deadline: January 31, 2018 The Avery Review is excited to announce... |
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Preservation League Seeks Nominations for "Seven to Save"
Contributed by The Preservation League of New York State
Posted: October 5, 2017
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ALBANY, NY (08/31/2017) (readMedia)-- The Preservation League is seeking nominations from local and regional preservation organizations, advocacy groups, municipalities and others for its 2018-19 list... |
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Providence Preservation Society Seeks Nominations for 2018 Most Endangered Properties (MEP) List
Contributed by Providence Preservation Society
Posted: October 5, 2017
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The time has come to make nominations for our 2018 Most Endangered Properties (MEP) List! Properties added to the MEP list are given public exposure they might not otherwise receive, and nominations... |
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The National Park Service Announces 2017 Director’s Partnership Award Recipients
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: October 5, 2017
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WASHINGTON – The recipients of the 2017 National Park Service Director’s Partnership Awards are being recognized for providing fantastic opportunities for people to connect with amazing places... |
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Call for Session Proposals - SAH 2019 Annual International Conference
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: October 3, 2017
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The Society of Architectural Historians will offer a total of 36 paper sessions at its 2019 Annual International Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. The Society invites its members, including graduate... |
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2018 Rome Prize - Seeking Project Proposals
Contributed by American Academy in Rome
Posted: October 1, 2017
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The American Academy in Rome invites project proposals for the 2018 Rome Prize Fellowship. Please make this invitation available to those individuals who might be interested in applying. Each... |
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Richard L. Blinder Award (up to $15,000)
Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
Posted: September 19, 2017
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The Blinder Award is presented biennially to an architect or other professional in a related historic preservation field for a proposal exploring architecture and preservation. The proposal may focus on... |
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Architects in Schools - Apply Today
Contributed by Architecture Foundation of Oregon
Posted: September 4, 2017
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Year after year, we are told by participating teachers that one of the greatest benefits of Architects in Schools is having their students learn real-life skills such as teamwork and communication.... |
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Graham Foundation 2018 Grants to Individuals
Contributed by Graham Foundation
Posted: September 2, 2017
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Since 1956, the Graham Foundation has provided direct funding to individuals for projects that foster the development and exchange of diverse and challenging ideas about... |
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Fitch Fellowships: Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Funding
Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
Posted: August 18, 2017
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Since 1989, the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation has been in the vanguard of historic preservation practice and theory. The mission of the Fitch Foundation is to support professionals in the field... |
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The Technical Assistance Grant Program (TAG) Deadline on Monday, September 11, 2017
Contributed by The Preservation League of New York State
Posted: August 14, 2017
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Grants of up to $3,000, with a required $500 match from each applicant, are available to non-profit groups and municipalities that manage historic sites, museums, arts facilities and other important institutions... |
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Now Recruiting: Maryland Preservation Policy Workgroup
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: August 10, 2017
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Preservation Maryland is currently laying the groundwork to convene a workgroup of history, preservation, economic development, and tourism organizations to focus on public policy and funding sources to... |
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Historic Preservation Education Foundation - Partners in Training Call for Proposals
Contributed by The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: August 1, 2017
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) is currently accepting proposals for the Fall 2017 round of its Partners in Training initiative. HPEF established Partners in Training in 2014 to support... |
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Now Accepting New Six-to-Fix Projects
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: August 1, 2017
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Every year, Preservation Maryland selects six threatened historic sites around the state that could benefit from the organization’s assistance, and through a cooperative partnership with the applicants,... |
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Volunteer for the Doors Open RI Festival
Contributed by Doors Open RI
Posted: August 1, 2017
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What the Festival Is: A free citywide open house event that provides special access to over 20 one-of-a-kind places across Providence. Explore historic homes, theaters,... |
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National Park Service Releases Reconstruction Era Theme Study
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: July 31, 2017
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WASHINGTON – On the anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship to former slaves freed after the Civil War, the National Park Service today published a theme... |
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New historic preservation certification program launched at Rutgers–Camden
Contributed by Tamara Gaskell
Posted: July 26, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An innovative new program at Rutgers University-Camden will offer participants a unique opportunity to learn the processes and techniques of historic preservation in... |
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) Partners in Training Call for Proposals
Contributed by The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: July 22, 2017
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) is currently accepting proposals for the Fall 2017 round of its Partners in Training program. HPEF established Partners in Training in 2014 to provide... |
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Call for Conference Abstracts , May 17-19, 2018 East Lansing, MI
Contributed by Nancy Finegood
Posted: July 7, 2017
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"Proactive Preservation" CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Michigan Historic Preservation Network announces its 38th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
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National Park Service awards more than $1.7 million in Maritime Heritage Grants
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: July 7, 2017
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service announced today the apportionment of $1,752,073 for 27 maritime heritage grants to applicants in 13 states and the District of Columbia. In partnership with the U.S.... |
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Spokane Preservation Advocates Seeking Nominations
Contributed by Spokane Preservation Advocates
Posted: June 28, 2017
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Spokane Preservation Advocates 4th Annual Historic Preservation Awards will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5th 2017 at the Montvale Event Center at no charge. We are soliciting nominations for... |
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Fall Registration, Historic Preservation and Restoration at Clatsop Community College (Astoria, OR)
Contributed by Lucien Swerdloff
Posted: June 12, 2017
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Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation and Restoration Astoria, Oregon Registration for Fall classes is now open. All classes are open to the... |
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Visionary Park Dedication, Troutdale Historical Society
Contributed by LeAnn Stephan
Posted: June 12, 2017
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For Immediate Release June 12, 2017 Troutdale Historical Society 219 E Historic Columbia River Highway Troutdale, Oregon... |
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National Park Service Announces $1.6 Million in Grants to Preserve and Interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 9, 2017
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WASHINGTON – Today, the National Park Service announced $1.6 million in grants to fund preservation, restoration and education projects at several Japanese American confinement sites. The 14 grantees in... |
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National Trust for Canada Announces Top 10 Endangered Places 2017 List
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: June 9, 2017
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At the National Trust for Canada, we believe places matter. They tell Canada’s story, connect us to our roots, and are the building blocks of a sustainable future. Each year, the Top 10 Endangered... |
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2017 DeMuro Award Nomination
Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: June 8, 2017
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The DeMuro Award honors extraordinary examples of the rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings, homes, public spaces, or landscapes, and compatible infill development that enhances historic... |
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President Proposes $2.55 Billion FY18 Budget for National Park Service
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 25, 2017
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WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump today proposed a $2.55 billion Fiscal Year 2018 budget for the National Park Service (NPS), including funding increases for top Trump Administration priorities like... |
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Summers Past History Program (Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site)
Contributed by Wes Spurgeon
Posted: May 20, 2017
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TIPTON-HAYNES STATE HISTORIC SITE 2620 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601 423-926-3631 CONTACT: Wes Spurgeon, Co-Director 423-926-3631 Tipton-Haynes... |
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Call for Nominations: Doris Duke Preservation Awards
Contributed by Newport Restoration Foundation
Posted: May 15, 2017
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HELP US ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION BY NOMINATING PROJECTS, COMPLETED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS, THAT ENRICH AND ADD VALUE TO THE CHARACTER OF NEWPORT. A joint program... |
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Call for Nominations: 2018 SAH Publication Awards
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: May 12, 2017
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2018 SAH Publication Awards Deadline July 1, 2017 The Society of Architectural Historians is accepting nominations for its 2018 Publication Awards. The program includes five... |
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Open House Season Starts at the 1883 Water Works
Contributed by Jennifer Beccard
Posted: May 5, 2017
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Subject: Open-House Season at 1883 Water Works Date: 2nd Sat., May–Oct., 10:00–3:00 Location: Fort Collins Water Works 2005 N. Overland Trail Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Announcing the 2017 Great American Main Street Award Winners
Contributed by National Main Street Center
Posted: May 2, 2017
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The National Main Street Center, Inc. is pleased to announce Renaissance Covington, Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Merchants and Business Association, and West Chester Business Improvement District, as... |
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Goliad wins a Platinum REMI Award at WorldFest Houston
Contributed by Deborah Duty
Posted: May 2, 2017
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Houston, Texas – May 2, 2017 – The Heritage Society (THS) received a Platinum REMI Award in Documentary at the awards gala for WorldFest Houston on Saturday night. The winning... |
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2017 Georgia HPD Photo Contest
Contributed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Posted: May 1, 2017
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In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, as well as Historic Preservation and Archaeology Months in Georgia, the Historic Preservation Division is hosting an online photo contest throughout... |
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Request for Professional Services: Operating Guidelines for Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund
Contributed by Danielle LaPresta
Posted: April 30, 2017
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The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) will be establishing a historic preservation revolving loan fund to support historic preservation projects in the state of West Virginia. To meet... |
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Carbon County Historical Society and Museum Hires New Executive Director
Contributed by Sarah Russell
Posted: April 26, 2017
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The board of directors of Carbon County Historical Society and Museum announces the hiring of a new Executive Director, Sarah Russell, who began working for the organization on April first.
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Docomomo US Study Grants
Contributed by Liz Waytkus
Posted: April 18, 2017
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Docomomo US is pleased to announce the development of a Study Grant program to provide financial support for qualified individuals whose work or educational focus demonstrates a continued interest and... |
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Announcing New Grants in Collaboration with the Global Architectural History Teaching Collaborative (GAHTC)
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: April 17, 2017
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The goal of this cycle is to promote interdisciplinary exchange amongst scholars of all ranks, the research of emerging scholars, as well as field visits for the production of new and innovative research.
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National Park Service and National Park Foundation Launch Parks 101, Uncovering National Park Stories You’ve Never Heard Before To Celebrate National Park Week
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 17, 2017
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WASHINGTON (April 17, 2017) Turns out there’s a lot more to national parks than you thought. In conjunction with this year’s National Park Week from April 15 through 23, the National Park Service... |
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2017 “Best of the South: Preserving Southern Architecture” Award
Contributed by The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH)
Posted: April 14, 2017
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The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) seeks nominations for the “Best of the South: Preserving Southern Architecture” Award. This annual award honors a project that preserves,... |
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National Trust for Canada Heritage Awards: Call for Nominations
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: April 12, 2017
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Madame Gabrielle Léger (1916-1998) consented to serve as patron for an award that recognizes individuals for their outstanding service to the country in the cause of heritage conservation. Founded in 1978,... |
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Call for Nominations - 2017 Preservation Achievement Awards
Contributed by Boston Preservation Alliance
Posted: April 11, 2017
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Boston is in the midst of one of the largest construction booms in the city's history. Which projects have demonstrated how to best blend the old and the new? We're gearing up... |
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Call for Proposals: Historic Preservation Professional Services Partnerships
Contributed by The Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University
Posted: April 5, 2017
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The Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University invites local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to submit applications for... |
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Society of Architectural Historians 2018 Call for Papers
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: April 2, 2017
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The Society of Architectural Historians is now accepting abstracts for its 2018 Annual International Conference in Saint Paul, Minnesota (April 18-22). Please submit an abstract no later... |
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National Trust Heritage Awards: Call for Nominations
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: March 19, 2017
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The National Trust for Canada is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for its National Heritage Awards. Each year, our awards honour contributions to community, identity... |
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Nineteenth Century Magazine Call for Papers
Contributed by Nineteenth Century Magazine
Posted: March 19, 2017
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Nineteenth Century Magazine, published by the Victorian Society in America, seeks feature articles. |
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FY2018 Legacy Program Request for Pre-proposals - Due April 21 on dodlegacy.org
Contributed by Moshe Muller
Posted: March 16, 2017
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The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health has signed the Fiscal Year 2018 DoD Legacy Resource Management (Legacy) Program Request for Pre-Proposals. Pre-proposals... |
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Nominations Open for Best of Maryland
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: March 12, 2017
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WHO DO YOU THINK WAS THE BEST OF MARYLAND IN 2016? Nominations are now open for this year's Best of Maryland Awards! We want to celebrate the projects, people, and places that make Maryland... |
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Her Hand in History: National Park Service Commemorates Women’s History Month
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 9, 2017
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WASHINGTON – From factory workers in Lowell, Massachusetts, to spies and nurses on Civil War battlefields, to national leaders like Eleanor Roosevelt, women continue to dramatically shape the history of... |
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Call for Papers—Gentrification & Preservation: A Reappraisal
Contributed by Chelsea Buffington
Posted: March 7, 2017
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Call for Papers The Noreen Stonor Drexel Cultural and Historic Preservation Program at Salve Regina University invites proposals for individual papers as well as complete sessions for its... |
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Nominate for Most Threatened Historic Places (Historic Wilmington Foundation)
Contributed by Historic Wilmington Foundation
Posted: March 7, 2017
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The Historic Wilmington Foundation initiated its Most Threatened Historic Places program in 2006 to call attention to threatened historic places. The program helps the Foundation and the community spotlight... |
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Apply for National Fund for Sacred Places
Contributed by Partners of Sacred Places
Posted: March 6, 2017
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From prairie churches to urban cathedrals and synagogues, historic sacred places are often the oldest, and most beautiful, buildings within our communities. This fund aims to help keep these places as... |
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Application Process is Now Open - Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps
Contributed by John Lindelof
Posted: March 1, 2017
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We are excited to announce that our application process is now open! Our first application deadline is March 17th. We may have spots available after the 17th, but they will be on a rolling basis.
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South Yuba River State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Empire Mine State Historic Park Volunteer Sign-Up and Orientation.
Contributed by John Field
Posted: February 27, 2017
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South Yuba River State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Empire Mine State Historic Park Volunteer Sign-Up and Orientation. WHAT: VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP AND ORIENTATION
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Victorian Society in America Summer Schools - Applications due March 1st, 2017
Contributed by Victorian Society in America
Posted: February 17, 2017
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Explore the roots of American modernism during our six-day Chicago program; visit The Breakers and McKim, Mead White’s Isaac Bell House, Victorian gardens, historic churches, and stunning Tiffany... |
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Ten Important African American Sites You Might Not Know
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: February 16, 2017
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From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the quiet wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the National Park Service preserves many pivotal, but lesser known, sites related to the African American... |
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The National Trust for Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: February 16, 2017
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The National Trust for Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List. Each year, the list shines a national spotlight on historic places at risk due to neglect,... |
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Buildings of Wisconsin Now Available
Contributed by Helena Dean
Posted: February 15, 2017
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From Milwaukee to Madison, Racine to Eau Claire, La Crosse to Sheboygan, and scores of places in between, tradition and progressivism have shaped Wisconsin's architectural landscape. This latest volume... |
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Now Accepting Applications for the Summer 2017 Field School, the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program
Contributed by San Gemini Preservation Studies Program
Posted: February 10, 2017
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We are now accepting applications for our summer 2017 field school, the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program. Now in its 19th year, with alumni from over 170 colleges and universities... |
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Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the 2017 Paul & Niki Tsongas Awards
Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts
Posted: February 9, 2017
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This year’s Paul Niki Tsongas Awards program will be a nomination competition in a variety of categories that demonstrate the importance of preservation, its programs, its impact and its intrinsic... |
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NPS/HPF Grants Funds Audit Project, Yap State Historic Preservation Office, DY&CA
Contributed by Yap State Historic Preservation Office
Posted: February 8, 2017
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) INVITATION TO BID FOR THE “NPS/HPF Grants Funds Audit Project” The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO)... |
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Announcing the 2017 Leicester B. Holland Prize: A Single-Sheet Measured Drawing Competition
Contributed by Robert Arzola
Posted: February 7, 2017
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The Leicester B. Holland Prize is an annual competition, open to both students and professionals, that recognizes the best single-sheet measured drawing of an historic building, site, or structure prepared... |
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Preservation Pennsylvania Announces the 2017 Pennsylvania At Risk List
Contributed by Preservation Pennsylvania
Posted: February 6, 2017
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This morning, Preservation Pennsylvania announces the 2017 Pennsylvania At Risk list, featuring 11 places beloved by their local communities. The sites listed on the PA At Risk list become Preservation... |
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State Historic Preservation Review Board Approves Nomination of the Former Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School to the National Register of Historic Places
Contributed by Erik Rodriquez
Posted: February 1, 2017
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State Historic Preservation Review Board approves nomination of the former Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School to the National Register of Historic Places The State Historic... |
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HPEF Partners in Training Call for Proposals
Contributed by The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: January 30, 2017
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) is currently accepting proposals for the Spring 2017 round of its Partners in Training initiative. HPEF established Partners in Training in 2014 to... |
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Celebrate Excellence in Historic Preservation - Call for Nominations
Contributed by Preservation League of NYS
Posted: January 28, 2017
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The Preservation League is seeking nominations for its 2017 Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize significant achievements in historic preservation throughout New York State. The... |
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Lihue Post Office Needs Your Help!
Contributed by Historic Hawaii Foundation
Posted: January 28, 2017
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A proposal to close the Lihue Post Office, the first stand-alone post office on Kauai, and consolidate postal operations at the nearby USPS Carrier Annex facility, was posted earlier this week at the building... |
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Historic New England presents Program in New England Studies
Contributed by Susanna Crampton
Posted: January 26, 2017
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Historic New England presents Program in New England Studies, an intensive week-long exploration of New England decorative arts and architecture from Monday, June 19 to Saturday, June 24, 2017.
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Architectural History / Architectural Restoration Field School
Contributed by Travis McDonald
Posted: January 24, 2017
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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest announces its 2017 Architectural History / Architectural Restoration Field School. The intensive two week program will be held from May 14 – May 27, 2017.
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Advocacy Alert! We Need You to Help Protect the Historic Tax Credit!
Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts
Posted: January 21, 2017
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With a new Congress in place and a new Administration taking over Washington DC today, there is an urgent need for advocacy to protect the Historic Tax Credit, the Federal Government's largest... |
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National Park Service Announces Over $7.5 Million in Grants to Preserve African American Civil Rights Movement Sites
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: January 12, 2017
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights Movement and... |
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NYSCA/PLNYS Preservation Grants Available
Contributed by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) / Preservation League of New York State
Posted: January 9, 2017
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ALBANY, NY (01/05/2017)(readMedia)-- Applications are now available to eligible municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to compete for 2017 Preserve New York and Technical Assistance Grants (TAG),... |
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2017 Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Competition
Contributed by The Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program
Posted: January 8, 2017
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ACLS invites applications for the seventh competition of the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program. This year, the program will place up to 22 recent PhDs from the humanities and humanistic social sciences... |
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Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Architecture and the Humanities
Contributed by Rice University's Humanities Research Center
Posted: January 8, 2017
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Rice University's Humanities Research Center, in association with the School of Architecture and the Department of Art History, is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow with a terminal degree in the... |
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NEH 2017 Public Scholar Program
Contributed by National Endowment for the Humanities
Posted: January 8, 2017
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The Public Scholar Program supports well-researched books in the humanities intended to reach a broad readership. Although humanities scholarship can be specialized, the humanities also strive to engage... |
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Essex Heritage Catalyzes New Initiatives By Announcing Matching Grants for Local Heritage Projects
Contributed by Essex Heritage
Posted: January 5, 2017
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January 5, 2017 (Salem, MA) — The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, announces the 2017 Essex Heritage... |
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Burket's Silver Spring Library, Wright-Inspired: Adaptive Reuse, Stand Alone, Sensitive Incorporation Into New Development to Protect, Preserve, Honor It
Contributed by Marcia L Stickle
Posted: December 31, 2016
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Rhees Evans Burket's Silver Spring Library, Wright-Inspired: Adaptive Reuse, Stand Alone, Sensitive Incorporation Into New Development to Protect, Preserve, Honor It Adaptive Reuse! Silver... |
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RFP: Mid-Century Former Silver Spring Library Site, Preservation Maryland (Rockville, MD)
Contributed by Meagan Baco
Posted: December 30, 2016
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Montgomery County, Maryland through this Request for Development Proposals (RFDP), seeks creative, viable development proposals (Proposals) from qualified teams (Proposers) to provide affordable senior... |
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Secretary of the Interior's 2016 Historic Preservation Awards - Call for Nominations
Contributed by David Banks
Posted: December 28, 2016
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Secretary of the Interior’s 2016 Historic Preservation Award CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Recognizing the Outstanding Contributions of Employees in a Federal... |
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2017 Preservation Awards Nominations (Historic Ithaca)
Contributed by Historic Ithaca
Posted: December 16, 2016
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Every year Historic Ithaca, Inc. presents awards for sensitive restoration and preservation projects within Tompkins County. Any preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse project... |
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Preservation Awards - Call for Nominations (The Preservation League of New York State)
Contributed by The Preservation League of New York State
Posted: December 16, 2016
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ALBANY, NY (12/22/2016)(readMedia)-- The Preservation League of New York State is seeking nominations for its 2017 Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize significant achievements in... |
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Call for Authors, Society of Architectural Historians
Contributed by Catherine Boland Erkkila
Posted: December 12, 2016
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SAH Archipedia is an authoritative online encyclopedia of the built world published jointly by the Society of Architectural Historians and the University... |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches New Research Tool Focused on American Cities
Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: December 12, 2016
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is launching a new research tool that, for the first time, brings together the massive amount of existing data focused on the urban built environment. Called... |
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National Park Service Plans to Partially Re-Open Martin Luther King, Jr., Birth Home in Early 2017
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: December 1, 2016
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ATLANTA – After temporarily closing the childhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in August for safety reasons, the National Park Service is optimistic that the first floor will be repaired and re-opened... |
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Archaeological Evaluation, Inventory Assessment and Research Design for Future Projects, Yap State Historic Preservation Office (Yap, Micronesia)
Contributed by Yap State Historic Preservation Office
Posted: November 30, 2016
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The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO) of the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs is soliciting for bids from qualified individuals or firms (Contractor) to conduct an intensive archaeological... |
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Intensive Archaeological Survey of the Mangyol Stone Money Banks Cultural Site and Surrounding Areas, Yap State Historic Preservation Office (Yap, Micronesia)
Contributed by Yap State Historic Preservation Office
Posted: November 30, 2016
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The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO) of the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs is soliciting for bids from qualified individuals or firms (Contractor) to conduct an intensive archaeological... |
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NPS/HPF Grants Funds Audit Project, Yap State Historic Preservation Office, DY&CA (Yap, Micronesia)
Contributed by Yap State Historic Preservation Office
Posted: November 28, 2016
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The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO) hereby solicits for professional assistance to perform an audit for Yap State Historic Preservation Office. The professional qualifications include a... |
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Yap, FSM - RULL MUNICIPALITY RECONNAISSANCE LEVEL SURVEY OF SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND RESOURCES (Yap, Micronesia)
Contributed by Yap State Historic Preservation Office
Posted: November 28, 2016
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The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO) hereby solicits for professional assistance to perform a survey for Yap State Historic Preservation Office. The minimum professional qualification is... |
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New Merry Miracles Holiday Package Includes 54th Annual Candlelight Tour
Contributed by Michelle Wicmandy
Posted: November 21, 2016
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Houston, TX – November 16, 2016 – The Heritage Society, Houston’s only outdoor, interactive history museum, is thrilled to announce its new Merry Miracles Holiday Package, including the... |
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Restoration of the T. Thomas Fortune House is Underway
Contributed by Thomas Fortune Project
Posted: November 18, 2016
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Red Bank, NJ-The restoration of the T. Thomas Fortune House is under way! Recently this historical site was saved thanks to the efforts of the T. Thomas Fortune Project committee and other concerned citizens.... |
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Releases the 2017 List of 10 Places in Peril in the State
Contributed by Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: November 16, 2016
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"This is the Trust's twelfth annual Places in Peril list," said Mark C. McDonald, president and CEO of the Trust. "We hope the list will continue to bring preservation solutions to Georgia's imperiled... |
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Preserving the Meaning of Home
Contributed by Eden Brown
Posted: November 15, 2016
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At Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury (NHSW) providing a home is just the start. A home is more than a financial asset, it has a deep emotional meaning the residents utilizing the space. Homes provides... |
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American Academy in Rome 2017 Rome Prize fellowship in Historic Preservation and Conservation
Contributed by American Academy in Rome
Posted: November 13, 2016
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The American Academy in Rome supports innovative artists, writers, and scholars living and working together in a dynamic international community. Founded in 1894, the Academy is the oldest American overseas... |
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Seeking Staff Anthropologist & Archaeology Professionals, Republic of the Marshall Islands Historic Preservation Office (Republic of the Marshall Islands)
Contributed by Steve Titiml
Posted: October 30, 2016
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands Historic Preservation Office is looking to fill vacancies in two key positions: Staff Archaeologist Staff Anthropologist (2 year... |
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FREE Mobile App Tour Guide to Bluffton, SC
Contributed by Bob Newbert
Posted: October 24, 2016
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Bluffton Buddy, a mobile app for smart phones and tablets that portrays the people, places and traditions which make Bluffton SC the Heart of the Lowcountry, is now available for FREE download... |
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Call for Entries: The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA)
Contributed by Bruner Foundation Inc.
Posted: October 22, 2016
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The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA) is a national urban design award that seeks to promote innovative thinking about the built environment and advance conversation about making... |
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National Trust for Canada Launches This Place Matters Competition
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: October 4, 2016
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Ottawa, ON, October 4, 2016 – Take up your tablets, click on you cell phones and head to your computers! The National Trust for Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2016 This Place Matters competition.... |
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National Park Service Report Highlights $9.4 Billion in Private Investment in Historic Preservation across America
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: October 1, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Projects certified through the National Park Service’s Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program in Fiscal Year 2015 contributed more than $9.4 billion in output in terms of goods... |
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ACHP Invites Input on Ideas to Improve the National Historic Preservation Program
Contributed by The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Posted: September 30, 2016
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) wants to hear from you on the future of the national historic preservation program. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Historic... |
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Ace Hotel New Orleans restores historic Art Deco exterior and updates performance
Contributed by Heather West
Posted: September 27, 2016
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Opened in March 2016, Ace Hotel New Orleans has transformed the 1928 Art Deco, nine-story Barnett's Furniture building into a 234-room boutique hotel with dining, retail, event and meeting spaces plus... |
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CU-Boulder's Ketchum building retains historical accuracy with Wausau windows
Contributed by Heather West
Posted: September 27, 2016
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In July 2016, the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder earned LEED® Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council for the $9.4 million renovation and renewal of historic Ketchum Arts and Sciences... |
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The National Center Announces Call for Proposals for 2017 Preservation Technology and Training Grants Program
Contributed by Andy Ferrell
Posted: September 26, 2016
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The Call for Proposals is now available for the 2017 Preservation Technology and Training Grants... |
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The Architectural Heritage Center welcomes our new Executive Director
Contributed by Nanette Thrush
Posted: September 14, 2016
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BoscoMilligan Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director PORTLAND, Ore. — The Board of Directors of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie... |
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Fitch Fellowship: Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Funding (James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation)
Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
Posted: September 12, 2016
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Since 1989, the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation has been in the vanguard of historic preservation practice and theory. The mission of the Fitch Foundation is to support professionals in the field... |
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Online Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation at University of Kentucky
Contributed by
Posted: September 7, 2016
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The Department of Historic Preservation in the College of Design at the University of Kentucky is pleased to announce a new online graduate certificate in Historic Preservation beginning the fall 2016... |
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National Park Service Providing Historic Preservation Support to American Indian Tribes
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 1, 2016
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The National Park Service today announced the awarding of $531,187 in grants from the Historic Preservation Fund to 16 American Indian tribes to support the protection of America's native cultures.
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National Park Service Announces Availability of New Civil Rights Grants
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: August 17, 2016
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today opened the application period for new grants to preserve and highlight the sites and stories related to the African American struggle for equality in... |
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Partners in Training – Call for Proposals – Fall 2016 (Historic Preservation Education Foundation)
Contributed by Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: August 16, 2016
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) initiative, Partners in Training, furthers our mission of providing training opportunities on technical topics associated with preservation technology.... |
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UPDATE: Historic Ellicott City Flood Recovery (Preservation Maryland)
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: August 4, 2016
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From Preservation Maryland: After destructive flood, help Ellicott City recover! Here at Preservation Maryland, we have been absolutely overwhelmed by the... |
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University of Washington-Tacoma McDonald-Smith Building completes historical window replacement
Contributed by Heather West
Posted: August 1, 2016
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Opened for the 2015-16 academic year, the University of Washington-Tacoma (UW Tacoma) completed its reconstruction and renovation of the 120-year-old McDonald-Smith Building located in the Union Station... |
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What’s Next? Idea Competition For Endangered Buildings
Contributed by Columbus Landmarks Foundation
Posted: July 27, 2016
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The What’s Next? Idea Competition seeks submissions through sketch, prose, poetry, song, or any variety of medium you choose. Simply download one of the entry cards below and submit your idea in time to... |
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Newport Restoration Foundation Announces 10th Annual Doris Duke Preservation Award Honorees
Contributed by Newport Restoration Foundation
Posted: July 26, 2016
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July 25, 2016, Newport RI - The tenth annual Doris Duke Preservation Awards recognizes three recent projects for their contributions to preserving Rhode Island's historic architectural heritage. The awards... |
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Editorships for EAHN Journal Architectural Histories
Contributed by Architectural Histories of the European Architectural History Network
Posted: July 22, 2016
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The journal Architectural Histories of the European Architectural History Network, is now seeking to appoint a new editor-in-chief and editorial assistant from 1 June 2017 for a four-year term. These are... |
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Traditional Building Announces 2016 Palladio Awards
Contributed by Traditional Building
Posted: July 22, 2016
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Traditional Building, Period Homes, and the Traditional Building Conference Series are pleased to announce the 2016 Palladio Award winners. Each year, the Palladio Awards honor outstanding... |
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National Park Service Providing Preservation Technology and Training Grants across the Country
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: July 20, 2016
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WASHINGTON –The National Park Service announced today $324,700 in grants to fund research, training, and online and social media projects that promote innovative uses of technology in the preservation... |
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Request for Proposals, Guam State Historic Preservation Office
Contributed by Lynda B. Aguon
Posted: July 14, 2016
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The Guam Department of Parks and Recreation, State Historic Preservation Office has publicly advertised for Request for Proposals to conduct an assessment of the Review and Compliance Program Area.
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New Funding for Young Canada Works
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: July 12, 2016
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NEW FUNDING FOR YOUNG CANADA WORKS Get funds to hire a recent graduate! Here’s some great news! The National Trust for Canada is pleased to announce that... |
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Ontario150 Community Capital Program
Contributed by Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Posted: July 9, 2016
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2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canada and the Province of Ontario. This milestone in Ontario’s history provides a unique opportunity to strengthen our communities and celebrate the people, places... |
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Win Cash and Revitalize Your Main Street
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: July 9, 2016
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Calling all main street groups! We’re seeking project ideas for a national crowdfunding competition this fall. The 2016 This Place Matters competition will give eligible project groups the chance to win... |
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The Votes Are In: Partners in Preservation Awards $2 Million in Grants for Projects in National Parks
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: July 6, 2016
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American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the winners of the Partners in Preservation: National Parks campaign. The winning parks, determined by a popular vote,... |
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National Park Service Convenes Experts to Highlight a Century of Design in Parks
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 28, 2016
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) has concluded a three-day symposium in Santa Fe, New Mexico to celebrate the iconic design unique to national parks as part of its ongoing centennial celebration.
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Accepting Six-to-Fix Site Nominations
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: June 27, 2016
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Last year, Preservation Maryland launched our innovative Six-to-Fix program that has made a direct impact in saving threatened historic places across the state. Check out the progress we've made on last... |
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ABPP Announces FY16 Planning Grant Awards
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 23, 2016
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More than $1.19 million in National Park Service grants will be used to help preserve and protect America’s significant battlefield lands. The funding from the National Park Service’s American Battlefield... |
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National Park Service Awards over $1 Million to Preserve American Battlefields
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 23, 2016
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WASHINGTON –The National Park Service announced today $1.19 million grants to support 20 projects at significant battlefields across the country. The projects will research, document, or interpret dozens... |
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Nominations Due August 5th for 2017 List of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places
Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: June 17, 2016
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Each year Restore Oregon publishes a list of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places for the purpose of spotlighting their importance and rallying resources to save them. Those properties selected for the... |
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SAH Publication Awards
Contributed by Helena Dean
Posted: June 17, 2016
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The Society of Architectural Historians is accepting nominations for its 2017 Publication Awards. The program includes five awards that will be presented at the Society's 2017 Annual International Conference... |
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Secretary Jewell Honors Historic Preservation Leaders for Extraordinary Work in Their Communities
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 17, 2016
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WASHINGTON – As President Obama and his family prepare to spend Father’s Day weekend at Carlsbad Caverns and Yosemite – one of the first places protected by a U.S. President – this weekend, U.S. Secretary... |
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Call for Project Ideas: National Trust for Canada Crowdfunding Competition
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: June 15, 2016
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Ottawa, June 15, 2016 – The National Trust for Canada invites community groups undertaking main street projects to participate in a national crowdfunding competition this fall. The 2016 This Place Matters... |
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National Park Service Provides Educators New Resource on History of Segregation and Jackie Robinson Ballpark
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 8, 2016
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WASHINGTON: Play ball! Educators have a new resource to help teach young and old alike about segregation and baseball history. The National Park Service’s Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) has published... |
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Best of the South: Preserving Southern Architecture Award
Contributed by The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH)
Posted: June 3, 2016
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The Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) seeks nominations for the “Best of the South: Preserving Southern Architecture” Award. This annual award honors a project that preserves,... |
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Hamilton Museum Announces NEW IMPRESSIONS Exhibition
Contributed by Tootsie Marie Sommers
Posted: May 31, 2016
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The public is invited to visit New Impressions, an international, juried exhibition that showcase exploration and creativity with letterpress printing techniques. From this age-old tradition, we strive... |
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Announcing Funding for Regeneration Works
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: May 30, 2016
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Ottawa, May 30, 2016 – The National Trust for Canada is pleased to acknowledge $161,234 in new funding from the Government of Canada. With this funding, the National Trust will build Regeneration Works,... |
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Call for Nominations to SAH Board for 2017
Contributed by The Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: May 18, 2016
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The 2017 SAH Nominating Committee seeks your recommendations for new SAH Board members who would begin their terms after the Glasgow annual conference in June 2017 and would serve until April 2020.
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Free Walking Tours of Historic Old Torrance
Contributed by Debbie Hays
Posted: May 13, 2016
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The Torrance Historical Society will kick-off their annual Walking Tours of Historic Old Torrance on Sunday, May 22nd. This free docent-led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Museum (1345 Post Avenue)... |
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National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places (Parks Canada)
Contributed by Parks Canada
Posted: May 13, 2016
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NEW! The Guidelines and Application Forms are now available for the newly expanded National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places. Through Budget 2016’s investment in social infrastructure,... |
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National Park Service Awards $2.8 Million in Grants to Preserve and Interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 13, 2016
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WASHINGTON – National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis yesterday announced $2.8 million in Japanese American Confinement Sites grants to fund educational programs, preservation projects, memorials,... |
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Society of Architectural Historians Receives NEH Grant for SAH Archipedia
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: May 9, 2016
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CHICAGO) May 9, 2016 — The Society of Architectural Historians has been awarded a third major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanitiesto commission new content and site enhancements... |
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National Parks Take The Park Experience To Austin In Celebration Of The @NatlParkService Centennial
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 3, 2016
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Austin, TX (May 3, 2016) – As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, the National Park Service will partner with the National Park Foundation to launch a series of special events called Park Exchange... |
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The Drucker Prize
Contributed by
Posted: May 3, 2016
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Previously known as the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, the program has now moved in a bold new direction. The Drucker Prize has been turned into a resource-rich learning platform—one... |
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National Park Service Awards over $56 Million in Historic Preservation Grants to States and Tribes
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 2, 2016
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service announced today the awarding of $46.9 million for historic preservation grants to every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia, in addition to $9.8 million... |
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National Park Service Awards $2.58 Million in Matching Grants for Maritime Heritage Education and Preservation Projects in 19 States
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 27, 2016
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service, in partnership with the Maritime Administration, today announced the award of $2.58 million in Maritime Heritage Program grants for projects in 19 states... |
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H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship
Contributed by The Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: April 26, 2016
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The Society of Architectural Historians is accepting applications for the 2016 H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship. The prestigious fellowship of $50,000 will allow a recent graduate or emerging scholar... |
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Request for Proposals for Historic Preservation Revolving Fund Feasibility Study
Contributed by Danielle LaPresta
Posted: April 19, 2016
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM FEASIBILITY STUDY Organizational Overview Formed in 1982, the Preservation... |
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National Park Service Launches Redesigned Website
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 18, 2016
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WASHINGTON – – The National Park Service (NPS) has launched a redesigned NPS.gov website. The website has a new look and added features to help visitors... |
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National Park Visitor Spending Contributes $32 Billion to Economy
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 18, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Spending by a record number of national park visitors in 2015 provided a $32 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 295,000 jobs, according to a report released today by National... |
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Study Abroad at Acre, Israel UNESCO World Heritage Site
Contributed by Barry Stiefel
Posted: April 18, 2016
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This program will offer students the opportunity to study in the Old City of Acre, Israel and earn 12 - 15 hours of credit through the College of Charleston. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Acre is a... |
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2016 Global Mural Conference: Sponsor A Mural
Contributed by Cheryl Longyear
Posted: April 13, 2016
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Global Mural Conference Seeks Locations for 20 Murals in New York State The 10th Global Mural Conference will be held in Fairport, NY, September 18-25, 2016. One attraction at the conference... |
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Call for Microfunding Proposals
Contributed by Andrew Bryans
Posted: April 10, 2016
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Northwest History Network - Call for Microfunding Proposals The Northwest History Network is seeking applications for competitive awards of up to $250 to fund equipment, services,... |
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Historic Preservation Job Postings Hit Recent Record
Contributed by Prof. Thomas Visser
Posted: April 10, 2016
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Preservation job postings continued to increase in 2015. Indeed, the number of preservation job postings in 2015 have clearly exceeded the previous peak seen in 2008. These are the findings... |
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Call for Student Papers - National Council for Preservation Education and National Trust for Historic Preservation
Contributed by Amalia Leifeste
Posted: April 4, 2016
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National Council for Preservation Education and National Trust for Historic Preservation Call for Student Papers 2016 National Trust Conference, November 15-18, 2016 Houston,... |
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Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Of The National Park Service Commemorative Coins Now Available For Purchase
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 25, 2016
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WASHINGTON (March 25, 2016) – The National Park Foundation, the National Park Service, and the United States Mint announced today that limited edition coins honoring the National Park Service Centennial... |
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Spring historic property listing promotion
Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com
Posted: March 24, 2016
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Greetings Historic Home Sellers, In order to provide additional exposure during the spring and summer months for the beautiful historic homes listed for sale on PreservationDirectory.com... |
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National Park Service Handbook Offers Insight into Complex History of Reconstruction
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 21, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Today, the National Park Service announced the publication of its official handbook on the Reconstruction Era, one of the most complicated, poorly understood, and significant periods... |
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Ohio Elementary School’s Historic Transformation and LEED Silver Certification
Contributed by Heather West
Posted: March 21, 2016
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The 142-year-old Stewart Alternative Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio, has been transformed into a vibrant, modern center of learning for area students. Reopened in January 2015, the renovated and expanded... |
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Saginaw Chipewa Indian Tribe, CMU Archaeologists Earn State Recognition, 2016 Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Announced
Contributed by Misty Miller
Posted: March 21, 2016
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LANSING, MICH. – The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and Central Michigan University archaeologists partnered to conduct field schools at the site of the abandoned Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial... |
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Invitation to Bid for the Yap State Historic Preservation Legislation Review Project
Contributed by Francis Reg, Historic Preservation Officer
Posted: March 16, 2016
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) INVITATION TO BID FOR THE YAP STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION LEGISLATION REVIEW PROJECT The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YSHPO) hereby solicits... |
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The Heritage Society Receives Houston First Corporation Grant
Contributed by Deborah Duty
Posted: March 16, 2016
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Historians and preservation enthusiasts now have a chance to relive Houston's storied past thanks to Houston First Corporation for awarding $12,500 to The Heritage Society (THS), Houston's only outdoor,... |
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Call for Nominations: National Trust for Canada Awards
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: March 14, 2016
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Ottawa, March 14, 2016 – The National Trust for Canada is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for its National Awards. Each year, our awards honour individuals, organizations,... |
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Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee Releases Annual Report to Congress
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 14, 2016
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has released the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee’s
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Pioneers, Innovators & Living Legends
Contributed by Tigra Tsujikawa
Posted: March 10, 2016
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Announced Sturgis, South Dakota, March 8, 2016 — From pioneers and innovators to customizers and dealers, the 2016 inductees into... |
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The Liberty Hotel's historically accurate replacement windows contribute to its architectural heritage and its transformation from jail to hotel
Contributed by Heather West
Posted: March 10, 2016
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When baseball superstar Babe Ruth toured Boston's Charles Street Jail in 1925, he famously quipped: "This isn't a jail, it's a hotel," a prophecy that has since come true. Now known as The Liberty Hotel,... |
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Call for Presentations: Heritage Rising Conference 2016
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: March 9, 2016
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Ottawa, March 8, 2016 – The National Trust for Canada invites individuals and organizations interested in speaking at the National Trust Conference, from October 20-22 2016, to
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Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation: 2016 Historic Preservation Awards - Call for Nominations
Contributed by Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: March 9, 2016
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Time to nominate projects and preservation leaders to the Preservation Awards!! Every year we honor those who have sacrificed and toiled for the goal of preserving places. Please think... |
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Richard Morris Hunt Prize 2017 Call for Candidates is Open
Contributed by Thom
Posted: March 8, 2016
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Purpose The Richard Morris Hunt Prize (RMHP) is an intensive and curated six-month program, divisible in two or three periods, that carries a $20,000 award for registered... |
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Application Period for Herb Stovel Scholarship Fund Now Open
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: March 7, 2016
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Ottawa, March 7, 2016 – The National Trust for Canada is now accepting applications for the Herb Stovel Scholarship Fund. Students studying built heritage and young professionals working in the field are... |
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Call for Nominations: 2016 Preservation Achievement Awards
Contributed by Boston Preservation Alliance
Posted: March 7, 2016
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It's time to recognize that fantastic project in your neighborhood. Whether it's the restoration of an old home on your block, the new development that fits right in with your historic street,... |
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Accepting Nominations for Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: March 4, 2016
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Ottawa, March 4, 2016 –The deadline to submit a nomination for National Trust for Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List is only two weeks away. Throughout Canada, places that help tell our country’s story... |
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A Call for Action! Input Needed for 2016 Preservation Awards (Historic Wilmington Foundation)
Contributed by Historic Wilmington Foundation
Posted: March 3, 2016
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The Foundation's awards recognize and honor the businesses and individuals who make preservation a reality in our historic region. We are now accepting nominations for current preservation and restoration... |
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Arlington Memorial Bridge Deterioration Illustrates Nationwide Need for National Park Road Maintenance Funds
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 3, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Arlington Memorial Bridge – the symbolic entry to Washington, D.C. and its iconic monument core – needs a major overhaul or it will have to be closed in 2021. An inspection... |
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Essex Heritage Launches “Find Your Story” to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Contributed by Essex Heritage
Posted: March 3, 2016
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(Salem, MA) — Essex Heritage, in keeping with its 20-year tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, has launched a short-video contest to encourage everyone to find and share... |
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National Trust for Canada shares its recommendations for Budget 2016
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: February 24, 2016
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Ottawa, February 23 – Responding to Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s pre-budget town hall, the National Trust for Canada is encouraging heritage supporters to promote its recommendations, designed to help... |
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Spring 2016 Exhibit: A Day in the Life.. As the Betts Family Lived in the Mid 19th Century
Contributed by Executive Director
Posted: February 24, 2016
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A Day in the Life…As the Betts Family Lived in the Mid 19th Century Cincinnati, OH – The Betts House is pleased to present its upcoming exhibit, A Day in the Life…: Mid 19th Century... |
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Historic Lodging Directory Promotion
Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com
Posted: February 22, 2016
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Dear Innkeeper, PreservationDirectory.com, the leading resource for historic and cultural resource preservation in the US and Canada, is pleased to announce a temporary reduction in listing... |
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Audubon Pilgrimage 2016
Contributed by Anne Butler
Posted: February 19, 2016
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By Anne Butler The forty-fifth annual Audubon Pilgrimage March 18, 19 and 20, 2016, celebrates a southern spring in St. Francisville, the glorious garden spot of Louisiana’s... |
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Calling All Women in Preservation for the 2016 Tsongas Awards
Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts
Posted: February 17, 2016
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Women have been trailblazers, pioneers, innovators and leaders who have made our preservation community what it is today. They emerged as historians, community activists, urban warriors, professionals... |
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Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy presented by The Heritage Society
Contributed by Deborah Duty
Posted: February 16, 2016
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The Heritage Society presents Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy, an exhibition created by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos, presented in partnership with... |
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Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees
Contributed by Mederick Bellaire
Posted: February 15, 2016
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2016 Eight to be inducted into Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in the Class of 2016 PAWTUCKET – The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame... |
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The Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award Nomination Period Open
Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts
Posted: February 12, 2016
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In 2015, Preservation Massachusetts introduced the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award. This award was created to honor the incredible contribution that Mayor Menino made to the historic preservation community... |
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Herbert Feis Award for Public History
Contributed by American Historical Association
Posted: February 11, 2016
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The American Historical Association seeks nominations for the Herbert Feis Award for distinguished contributions to public history. Individuals and collaborative groups are eligible to apply.
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Volunteer Month at Chalmette National Cemetery
Contributed by Jason Church
Posted: February 11, 2016
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Interested in learning more about cemetery preservation: such as documentation, cleaning, and resetting? Want to give back to our national history? Well then we have the project for you... The National... |
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Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) Partners in Training Call for Proposals
Contributed by Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: February 10, 2016
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) is currently accepting proposals for the Spring 2016 round of its Partners in Training program. HPEF established Partners in Training in 2014... |
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President’s FY 2017 Budget Requests $3.1 Billion for National Park Service to Invest in the Next Century of America’s National Parks
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: February 9, 2016
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President’s FY 2017 Budget Requests $3.1 Billion for National Park Service to Invest in the Next Century of America’s National Parks WASHINGTON – President Obama’s budget request for fiscal... |
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Save Our Cemeteries Gets Re-interred Uptown
Contributed by Save Our Cemeteries
Posted: February 8, 2016
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Save Our Cemeteries announced today that it has moved its offices from its current location in the Treme section of the city to a new uptown location effective February 1, 2016. Save Our Cemeteries new... |
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Preserve Arkansas Seeks Most-Endangered Sites Nominations
Contributed by Preserve Arkansas
Posted: February 7, 2016
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Little Rock—Preserve Arkansas requests the public’s help in identifying endangered historic places that reflect our Arkansas heritage for the 2016 Most Endangered Places List. The Most Endangered... |
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National Parks Maintenance Backlog Reaches $11.9 Billion
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: February 5, 2016
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) this week released its Fiscal Year 2015 deferred maintenance statistics for national parks. The $11.93 billion nationwide total is a $440 million increase from... |
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Call for Nominations: Prince of Wales Prize
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: February 4, 2016
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The National Trust for Canada is accepting nominations for the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership. Under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness The Prince of... |
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100th private property protected by Historic New England
Contributed by Scrampton
Posted: February 2, 2016
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Historic New England is pleased to announce that the Bell House in Little Boar’s Head, New Hampshire, is the one-hundredth property protected through its
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Request for Proposals, Guam State Historic Preservation Office
Contributed by Lynda B. Aguon
Posted: January 31, 2016
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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO.: DPR-16-001 Historic Preservation Fund Grant 66-15-HPF Project No. 66-15-004 Central... |
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Call for Nominations: Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: January 29, 2016
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The National Trust for Canada is accepting nominations for the 2016 Top 10 Endangered Places List. Each year, the list brings national attention to historic places at risk due to neglect, lack of funding,... |
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Docomomo US Modernism in America Awards
Contributed by Jessica Smith
Posted: January 29, 2016
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Now accepting submissions for the 2016 Modernism in America Awards Docomomo US invites submissions for the 2016 Modernism in America Awards. The... |
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Historic Resources in Michigan Jeopardized by Bill to Amend 1970 PA 169
Contributed by Michigan Historic Preservation Network
Posted: January 29, 2016
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Michigan?s historic places drive economic development, attract businesses, draw tourists and new residents, create a sense of place, and enhance our quality of life. Keeping these historic places is so... |
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NPS Announces Centennial Challenge Projects
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: January 29, 2016
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Cost Share Partnerships Grow $15 Million Appropriation to Nearly $48 Million WASHINGTON – This week, the National Park Service (NPS) announced nearly $48 million of Centennial Challenge... |
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TICRAT | arizona 2016 Earthen Architecture Workshop
Contributed by Brooks Jeffery
Posted: January 27, 2016
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The Missions Initiative is pleased to invite you to TICRAT | arizona 2016, a bi-national, hands-on workshop focused on techniques and strategies for conserving and restoring earthen architecture and components... |
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2016 Conference on Illinois History -- Call for Papers
Contributed by Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Posted: January 25, 2016
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Proposals for individual papers or panels on any aspect of Illinois’ history, culture, politics, geography, literature, and archaeology are requested for the Conference on Illinois History. The Conference... |
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Announcing Summer 2016 Building Arts Workshops
Contributed by Kenneth Leap
Posted: January 11, 2016
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The Workshops at Bryn Athyn present five-day intensives in blacksmithing, stained glass, mosaic, and stone carving taught by nationally recognized master craftsmen. Each course meets for 35 hours of instructional... |
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Call for Session Proposals: 2017 Annual International Conference, Society of Architectural Historians
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: December 18, 2015
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Society of Architectural Historians 2017 Annual International Conference Glasgow, Scotland, June 7-11 Conference Chair: Sandy Isenstadt, SAH 1st Vice President-Elect,... |
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The Victorian Society in America (VSA) Summer Schools
Contributed by The Victorian Society in America (VSA)
Posted: December 18, 2015
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We invite you to study architecture, art, landscape, and preservation at one of our internationally-acclaimed Summer Schools in Newport, Chicago, and London. You will enjoy lectures by leading scholars,... |
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A Crowdfunding Success Story!
Contributed by National Trust for Canada - Fiducie nationale du Canada
Posted: December 17, 2015
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The National Trust for Canada congratulates the Fairbairn House Heritage Centre, the first project team to complete a crowdfunding campaign on the National Trust's new crowdfunding platform – THIS... |
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Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Presents 11th Annual Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards
Contributed by Historic Chicago Bungalow Association
Posted: December 14, 2015
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CHICAGO (December 14, 2015): Highlighting the very best in bungalow rehabilitation and restoration projects from the past year, while encouraging others to strive for greatness in their own projects, the... |
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Society of Architectural Historians Announces 2015 H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellow
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: December 14, 2015
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CHICAGO) December 11, 2015 — The Society of Architectural Historians has awarded the 2015 H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship to architectural designer and historian Danielle S. Willkens, Assoc. AIA,... |
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University of Oregon's Historic Preservation Program Schedules Move to Portland
Contributed by University of Oregon's Historic Preservation Program
Posted: December 10, 2015
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EUGENE, OREGON – (Dec. 10, 2015) — The University of Oregon’s Historic Preservation Program is relocating its master’s degree program from the Eugene campus to the UO in Portland beginning fall term... |
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Nominations Sought for 2016 Old House Revival Tour in Portland, Oregon
Contributed by Architectural Heritage Center
Posted: December 9, 2015
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The Old House Revival Tour will feature six to eight tour stops covering Portland area house styles from the late 1800s through the 1970s. Homes on the tour may feature original or restored spaces,... |
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Nearly $800,000 Goes to Fund Arts Projects in National Parks
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: December 8, 2015
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WASHINGTON – America’s national parks have inspired artists for generations. As the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service commemorate milestone anniversaries in 2015 and 2016, the... |
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National Trust for Canada Launches REGENERATION Blog
Contributed by National Trust for Canada - Fiducie nationale du Canada
Posted: December 5, 2015
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Ottawa, ON, December 3, 2015 – The National Trust for Canada is launching REGENERATION, a new blog designed to share inspiring and provocative stories and ideas about saving and regenerating places that... |
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National Park Service Director Jarvis Encourages Congressional Support for National Park Service Centennial
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: December 2, 2015
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WASHINGTON – National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today highlighted key provisions included in the Obama Administration’s National Park Service centennial proposal and a draft bill from House... |
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Call for Nominations--2016 Bishir Prize
Contributed by Paula Lupkin
Posted: November 24, 2015
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DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20th Does your work contribute to the study of vernacular architecture and cultural landscapes? Have you published a scholarly article on the subject in the... |
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Charles E. Peterson Fellowship of the Buildings of the United States and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
Posted: November 20, 2015
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Purpose In a joint program with the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, the Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to offer an annual fellowship that will support the participation of a graduate... |
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National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Designs Unveiled
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: November 19, 2015
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Designs for commemorative coins honoring the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS) were unveiled today during a ceremony at the Department of the Interior. NPS Director... |
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Mellon Junior Fellows in Humanities, Urbanism and Design
Contributed by
Posted: November 17, 2015
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The initiative in Humanities, Urbanism, and Design (H+U+D) at the University of Pennsylvania is a five-year project funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to foster critical and integrative consideration... |
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Call for Scholarship Applications (Architecture Foundation of Oregon)
Contributed by Architecture Foundation of Oregon
Posted: November 13, 2015
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When Senator Mark O. Hatfield was our Honored Citizen back in 1998, afo created a scholarship in his name. Awarded annually to an Oregon student of architecture, the scholarship’s focus is on architectural... |
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Window Preservation Alliance Awards Student Memberships
Contributed by Alison Hardy
Posted: November 11, 2015
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Window Preservation Alliance Welcomes Next Generation of Window Restorers Scholarships for Three Student Memberships Awarded Boston, MA—The Window Preservation Alliance (WPA), an non-profit... |
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Window Preservation Alliance Formed
Contributed by Alison Hardy
Posted: November 10, 2015
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Boston, MA, November 10, 2015– The Window Preservation Alliance (WPA) formed to promote the restoration of original windows – not replacement. “For so many years the only message... |
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Television Company Seeking Individuals / Companies
Contributed by Traci Zambotti
Posted: November 6, 2015
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Television production company is looking for individuals or companies who either build saunas OR renovate or preserve run down or abandoned cabins, barns, cottages, boat houses. Reply if you... |
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National Park Service Awards over $500,000 to Protect over 180 acres at 3 Civil War Battlefields in Kentucky, Mississippi and Virginia
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: November 3, 2015
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WASHINGTON, DC – National Park Service (NPS) Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today announced more than $500,000 in grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to help preserve over 180 acres... |
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Every Kid in a Park Heads to the Classroom: New Partnership with Scholastic Announced at NYC Event
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: October 29, 2015
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WASHINGTON – A new partnership with Scholastic will bring national parks into thousands of classrooms as part of the Every Kid in a Parkprogram. Scholastic has joined the nationwide effort started... |
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Historic Restoration TV Show - Casting Notice
Contributed by Ashley Kelly
Posted: October 26, 2015
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HISTORIC RESTORATION ADAPTIVE REUSE TV SHOW A Major Cable Network High Noon Entertainment are currently seeking: Individuals or teams of CONTRACTORS, DEVELOPERS,... |
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The National Trust of Canada Launches New Crowdfunding Site With a Special Matching Fund Opportunity
Contributed by The National Trust of Canada
Posted: October 25, 2015
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Ottawa, Ont., October 23, 2015 – The National Trust for Canada is pleased to announce the launch of THIS PLACE MATTERS – Canada’s first crowdfunding site dedicated to heritage places.
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A New Lesson Online Plan Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: October 18, 2015
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A New Lesson Online Plan Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 WASHINGTON – The National Park Service’s Teaching with Historic Places and HISTORY®... |
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Casting For HGTV Stone House Revival
Contributed by Aaron Simnowitz
Posted: October 16, 2015
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HGTV/DIY is searching for current owners of historic, stone homes in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester Counties! A new home renovation show is now casting outgoing and fun... |
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Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant (Center for Architecture)
Contributed by Center for Architecture
Posted: October 16, 2015
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Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2015 at 5:00pm Purpose: To further the personal and professional development of an architect... |
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American Academy in Rome 2016 Rome Prize Fellowship
Contributed by Robert Starkoff
Posted: October 14, 2015
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The American Academy in Rome invites applications for the 2016 Rome Prize. For over a century, the Academy has awarded the Rome Prize to support innovative work in the arts and humanities.... |
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A New Fundraising Tool is Coming Soon
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: October 13, 2015
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Ottawa, Ont., October 13, 2015 – In just ten days the National Trust for Canada will launch THIS PLACE MATTERS – Canada’s first national crowdfunding platform dedicated to heritage.
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The National Trust Announces Recipients of the Prince of Wales Prize, the Gabrielle Léger Medal and Lieutenant Governor’s Award
Contributed by The National Trust for Canada
Posted: October 8, 2015
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Ottawa, ON October 8, 2015 – The National Trust for Canada congratulates the recipients of its 2015 National Leadership Awards for outstanding contributions in their fields: the Prince of Wales Prize,... |
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The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Accepting Nominations for the 2016 Charles E. Peterson Fellowship of the Buildings of the United States & the Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Contributed by The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
Posted: October 6, 2015
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The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) is accepting nominations for the 2016 Charles E. Peterson Fellowship of the Buildings of the United States and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. The deadline... |
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National Trust for Canada’s Annual Report is Now Available
Contributed by National Trust for Canada
Posted: October 5, 2015
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Ottawa, ON October 2, 2015 – The National Trust for Canada’s 2014-2015 Annual Report is now available online. The National Trust thanks the many members, donors, sponsors and volunteers who share... |
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2016 ABPP Planning Grant Applications Available
Contributed by
Posted: October 2, 2015
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The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) of the National Park Service invites non-profit groups, academic institutions, and local, regional, state, and tribal governments to submit applications... |
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Call for Sessions - 2016 NJ History & Historic Preservation Conference
Contributed by New Jersey Historic Trust
Posted: October 2, 2015
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Building a Place for History: 2016 NJ History and Historic Preservation Conference Call for Sessions Proposals due by November 23, 2015
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Call for Session Proposals: Society of Architectural Historians’ 2017 Annual International Conference
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
Posted: October 1, 2015
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Society of Architectural Historians 2017 Annual International Conference Glasgow, Scotland, June 7-11 Conference Chair: Sandy Isenstadt, SAH 1st Vice President-Elect,... |
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National Park Service Announces $106,500 in Preservation Technology and Training Grants
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: October 1, 2015
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced the award of three Preservation Technology and Training grants totaling $106,500. Administered by the National Center for Preservation Technology... |
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National Park Service Reports Historic Investments in 2014 Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 15, 2015
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WASHINGTON – Private investment in historic preservation is alive and well, as outlined in a series of reports on the National Park Service’s Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. ... |
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NAGPRA Grants Awarded to 2 Indian Tribes and 1 Museum
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 11, 2015
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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced the award of three Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act(NAGPRA) repatriation and consultation grants totaling $90,000. The... |
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Administration Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 1, 2015
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WASHINGTON – As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them, the Obama Administration... |
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10 Reasons for Exploring a Preservation Option for the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater
Contributed by The Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater
Posted: August 27, 2015
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Dear Chautauquans and Friends of Chautauqua: As the Board of Trustees prepares to meet this Saturday, we would first like to thank all of the Amp’s supporters. This campaign could... |
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Now Accepting Nominations for the Secretary of the Interior's 2015 Historic Preservation Awards
Contributed by David M. Banks
Posted: August 27, 2015
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SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD 2015 NOMINATION INTRODUCTION Section 110(h) of the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 306110)... |
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Fitch Fellowships: Applications for 2016 Funding Due October 15, 2015
Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
Posted: August 25, 2015
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The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation provides mid-career grants of up to $15,000 to professionals working in preservation, landscape architecture, urban design, environmental planning,... |
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National Park Service Awards Historic Preservation Grants to American Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Groups
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: August 11, 2015
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WASHINGTON – In villages beside Neah Bay, Makah artisans pass on the tradition of basketry, carving, and jewelry-marking to younger generations, celebrating cultural heritage dating back more than 600... |
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Alaska Association for Historic Preservation (AAHP) Announces 2015 Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties
Contributed by Alaska Association for Historic Preservation (AAHP)
Posted: August 10, 2015
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The Alaska Association for Historic Preservation (AAHP) has announced the state’s Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties for 2015. The list is announced each year and is intended to bring public... |
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Historic Preservation Education Foundation’s Partners in Training Fall 2015 Call for Proposals
Contributed by Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF)
Posted: August 9, 2015
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The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) is currently accepting proposals for the Fall 2015 round of its Partners in Training program. HPEF established Partners in Training last year to provide... |
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Society of Architectural Historians to Expand Charnley-Persky House Tours During Chicago Architecture Biennial
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: August 6, 2015
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(CHICAGO) August 6, 2015 — The Society of Architectural Historians, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial, will present an expanded tour program of its National Historic Landmark headquarters,... |
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Four New National Historic Landmarks Designated
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