Historic Preservation Month

A Place in the Sun

Happy Preservation Month 2024!

It’s time to find "Washington’s Place in the Sun" as it relates to architecture across our state! This year we are celebrating and educating you about the various ways that architects, builders and property owners have Harvested Light, Heat and Energy throughout the years.

Be sure to tune in each day of the week for the entire month of May on our social media as we highlight: Experimental Solar Designs; the Technical Aspects of Solar Heating; Bringing Light into Spaces in the PNW; Different Ways in Which We Control the Sun; and Discover various Solar Celebrations and Organizations. Get ready for a HOT Month!!
 

Nominations Sought for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation

The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking nominations for the 33rd Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation. The SHPO Awards are an opportunity to celebrate outstanding people and places throughout the state, and to highlight the significant contributions that archaeology, historic preservation, and cultural resources make to the people of Washington.

Award recipients will be recognized during an in person ceremony in May in Olympia and throughout National Historic Preservation Month in May on DAHP’s social media accounts.

Categories include: Heritage Barn Rehabilitation; Cemetery Preservation; Career Achievement; Historic Preservation Education; Historic Preservation Stewardship; Historic Preservation Planning; Special Achievement; Historic Preservation in the Media; an the Valerie Sivinski Rehab Award.

Nominations for the State Historic Preservation Officers Awards must be received electronically by Monday, April 5th, 2024, at 5 pm. 

Nomination Form