Strong Towns will be in the South Sound on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 from 1-4pm at the Lacey Event Center, 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey WA 98503. We hope you to see you there! Please pass this along to anyone you think would be interested. ... more
News & Events
Dec 01, 2015
DAHP will be releasing the upgraded WISAARD in the next few weeks. During the rollout data entry will not be available. However, you will be able to view all data that is in Approved status such as map layers and reports and approved Historic Property Inventories. Draft Historic Property surveys will not be available. All data that is entered into the current HPI will be transferred to the new system, including draft surveys. All data that is available in the current system will be available in... more
Nov 23, 2015
The 2016 Cultural Resource Protection Summit marks the ninth anniversary of our gathering. Since its inception, the primary goal in organizing the annual Summit... more
Nov 19, 2015
Applications can be found at http://www.cowcreek.com/employment/ Under the direct supervision of the Cultural Resources Programs Manager, the Archaeologist is responsible for the identification of archaeological sites and other cultural resources on tribal lands. The Archaeologist conducts research, cultural resource surveys, and other appropriate duties to assist the Tribe in the management of its culturally significant... more
Nov 12, 2015
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Nov 05, 2015
When traveling across the State you begin to recognize patterns! Recently, State Architectural Historian Michael Houser, who has a love for mid-century resources, re-... moreOct 28, 2015
Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding its team and is looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. We are currently seeking a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator for our Seattle, Washington office. Our Seattle office offers a unique work environment and specializes in cultural resources.
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Oct 12, 2015
Developing Successful Museum Programs Co-Sponsored by the Washington State Historical Society Tuesday, November 3, 2015 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $10 registration fee From author talks to community festivals, public programming is a vital component to any historical agency. This workshop will focus on how to develop and plan programming to fit the needs of your community while working within your limitations. Presenters Rachael McAlister of the White River Valley Museum will... more
Oct 12, 2015
The National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) is seeking an experienced full-time Director of Government Relations. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the NSCHPO federal legislative agenda with particular focus on the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and other federal historic preservation legislation and funding mechanisms. The ideal candidate will possess experience in federal advocacy, outstanding communications skills, confidence in juggling multiple... more
Oct 06, 2015
Lewis County Historical Museum 599 NW Front Way Chehalis, WA 98532 Contact: Andy Skinner director@lewiscountymuseum.org 360.748.0831 Items from Historic Home on Display at Historical Museum (Chehalis, WA)—On Thursday, October 8, 2015 Lewis County residents will have the opportunity to take a glimpse inside of a 1925 Chehalis farmhouse. On that evening, the Lewis County Historical Museum in partnership with the Port... more
Oct 05, 2015
The Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum in partnership with Washington State Archives is sponsoring a special event "Hunting for Olympia History Treasure Washington State Archives" at Washington State Archives at 1129 Washington Street in Olympia on Saturday October 17, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will provide researchers a Saturday opportunity to use the extensive resources of State Archives to research family history, property history or general Olympia history. ... more
Oct 01, 2015
In the last budget cycle, the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) sought and was awarded funds to rebury unidentified non-Indian human skeletal remains. The DAHP holds jurisdiction over non-forensic human skeletal remains found throughout the state of Washington and is required to... moreOct 01, 2015
Fellow Architectural Enthusiasts! As I turn the calendar page, I see that the Marion Dean Ross Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historian's 2015 conference in Ashland is just three weeks away! You can register without a late fee until October 7th. After the 7th, you can still register online or by mail with a small late fee. Registration will close October 20th at 10pm. You can register at the conference with a late fee but only with check or cash. The conference itself is... more
Oct 01, 2015
Celebrate Archaeology with some of great events. Find out more by checking out the calendar /archy-month-calendar And check out our latest poster! Get yours by contacting Beverly Ubias at 360.586.3077 or beverly.ubias@dahp.wa.gov. ... more
Sep 30, 2015
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. This position will report to the Manager of Natural Resources... more
Sep 30, 2015
Great opportunity to view a symposium remotely! 
The Maritime Cultural Landscape Symposium, co-presented by NPS, NOAA, BOEM, and the Wisconsin SHPO, will take place in Madison, Wisconsin... more
The Maritime Cultural Landscape Symposium, co-presented by NPS, NOAA, BOEM, and the Wisconsin SHPO, will take place in Madison, Wisconsin... more
