News & Events
Mar 19, 2014
Mar 18, 2014
Free Teacher Workshop in Seattle: March 26, 2014 (1:30 – 6:00) at the Klondike Gold Rush Museum and Milepost 31 Seattle historians invite local educators to learn about new online resources for teachers and students while exploring two of Seattle’s unique downtown museums: the Klondike Gold Rush Museum and Milepost 31. Presentations by representatives of HistoryLink.org, the Eastside Heritage Center, Seattle Times Newspapers in Education, the Pike Place Market, the Klondike Gold Rush... more
Mar 18, 2014
The International Downtown Association (IDA) has released its 2014 rankings of the Top 10 Best Downtowns in the U.S. with Bellingham showing up in the 8th spot just ahead of ninth ranked Eugene. Livability.com cited 2,400 new... moreMar 17, 2014
CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF HISTORY EDUCATION Your help is needed in evaluating historical research projects at your community’s regional-level division of the National History Day competition! Students from your region will be competing on Monday, March 24, 2014 to advance to the state-level competition and we need judges to help make this happen. Our ideal judges are history professionals and other adults who believe in the importance of learning about the past,... more
Mar 17, 2014
The City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Department is seeking an experienced historic preservation professional to provide technical and administrative support to the Historic Preservation Program and City Landmarks Preservation Commission. This individual, under the direction of the Historic Preservation Officer, will work directly with Landmarks Commissioners, property owners and developers on project design review, plan and implement community events, support policy development... more
Mar 17, 2014
Richard "Doc" Daugherty's 92nd Birthday Tribute Monday, March 31st, 2014 Squaxin Island Tribe Museum Library and Research Center Near Olympia—12 noon to 4 pm A special time for reflection and shared memories of Doc Come early (12:00-2:00) for a no-host lunch available through the Historic Indian Shaker Church: Homemade Indian Tacos, Frybread, and Clam Chowder Mingle and enjoy refreshments and the Museum (1:00-2:30) Tea, coffee, wine and nibbles provided Share memories (... more
Mar 12, 2014
| Do you know of threatened or at-risk examples of art and the landscape? It could be a group of ancient petroglyphs, a sculpted earthwork, a Modernist installation or other examples. | The Deadline for Nominations is Approaching April 1, 2014 ... |
Mar 11, 2014
Substitute House Bill 2724 passed the Legislature on Friday and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The bill protects archaeological site forms and reports, traditional cultural property information, data fields and GIS spatial layers from public disclosure. Local governments, Tribes, and state agencies can share cultural resource information and it will stay protected from disclosure no matter which agency has a copy. The bill allows private property owners to receive archaeological... more
Mar 06, 2014
The Burke Museum Archaeology Department is now accepting proposals for the Burke Museum Archaeology Research Collections Fellowship (BMACRF). The fellowship provides a stipend for students (graduate or undergraduate) to conduct summer research on Burke archaeological collections. This is a great opportunity for students to get research experience with archaeological collections. Students with backgrounds other than archaeology are invited to apply, but the intended research should include an... more
Mar 05, 2014
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is pleased to announce that Chuck Flint of Soap Lake is the State Historic Preservation Officer’s (SHPO) most recent Washington Preservation Hero. On occasion, the SHPO confers a Preservation Hero... moreMar 04, 2014
Don’t miss out on one of the premier events for Northwest historians. The “Citizenships in the Pacific Northwest” conference will be held April 3-5, 2014 at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in Vancouver, Washington. Registration deadline is March 30, 2014. Full program and registration here... more
Mar 03, 2014
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the annual Discover Washington: Youth Heritage Project. Discover Washington: Youth Heritage Project (YHP) is a 4-day interactive field-school that engages high school students and teachers by connecting them to historic, cultural, and natural resources. YHP is designed to introduce the... more
Mar 03, 2014
Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm The Architectural Heritage Center’s 16th Annual Kitchen Revival Tour – Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm. Close-up looks at eight authentically-renovated and original kitchens in great Portland homes from the first six decades of the twentieth century. Find ideas for making your own vintage kitchen rehabilitation project successful or just enjoy... moreMar 03, 2014
The Washington state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking nominations for the 24th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation. This awards program recognizes persons, organizations, and projects that have achieved distinction in the field of historic preservation. Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony held during National Historic Preservation Month, May 2014. The ceremony is sponsored by the Washington Trust for Historic... more
Feb 26, 2014
The 2014 Cultural Resource Protection Summit marks the seventh anniversary of our gathering. Since its inception, the primary goal in organizing the annual Summit has been to facilitate amongst all affected parties an open, frank discussion about the intersection between cultural resources... moreFeb 18, 2014
The City of Spokane is seeking a consultant or consulting firm with the qualifications to serve as the City of Spokane’s Historic Preservation Officer for a limited time on a contractual basis. Please submit your qualifications to Scott Chesney, Director of Planning and Development schesney@spokanecity.org as soon as possible. The position of Historic Preservation Officer is a highly specialized position and a qualified consultant acting as the... more
Feb 18, 2014
Need a break from the Olympics? For preservationists and architectural historians, a good diversion looks to be tonight’s broadcast of The Rise and Fall of Penn Station on American Experience at 9:00 PM, Tuesday evening February 18th... moreFeb 18, 2014
The Washington State Historical Society is proud to announce the next application cycle of the Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF). HCPF Grant Application Forms for the 2015-2017 biennium and related information can be found here. HCPF Grant Guidelines provide a program overview, and details of the application process including instructions, the review process and the contracting process. The HCPF 2015-... more
Feb 12, 2014
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2014 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available online here. The 2014 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions. Advance registration rate available through February 27, 2014... more
