The Washington State Historical Society invites nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in advancing the field of history in the state of Washington through writing, teaching, historic projects, understanding cultural diversity and voluntarism. Help honor those who work to advance the Society’s mission “to make the study of history in Washington illuminating and inspiring” by nominating candidates for the following awards: David Douglas Award, Governor’s Award for Teaching... more
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Dec 16, 2013
Capping an extraordinary 100th sailing season aboard the schooner Adventuress, nonprofit Sound Experience has been awarded the final funds necessary to complete its multi-year Centennial Restoration Project. The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust, with its mission to enrich the quality of life in... moreDec 16, 2013
Grants Assist Local Preservation Projects Throughout State Seattle - Each year, through the Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation provides grant funding to organizations across the state diligently working to preserve local historic resources. And though grant awards are modest, each year recipients report back to us, noting the important role funding plays in leveraging additional contributions, providing support, and ... more
Dec 05, 2013
Archaeology Day Saturday, January 4 2014, 10 am to 4 pm Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture How did humans live in the past? What tools did they make, and how did they make them? What was going on in Puget Sound 40, 400, and 4,000 years ago? Find out for yourself at Archaeology Day - a day-long celebration of us - the humans! ... more
Dec 02, 2013
VA Hospital in Walla Walla The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently released a study on the status of the nation’s historic Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals and care facilities. Titled Honoring our Nation’s Veterans: Saving Their Places of Health Care and Healing, the... moreNov 26, 2013
The 1992 amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) included provisions for Indian tribes to assume the responsibilities of the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) on tribal lands, and establish the position of a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO). The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has just released guidance on the role of the THPOs in Section 106. For the full document, click... more
Nov 21, 2013
Nov 21, 2013
Again in 2013, the Bigelow House Preservation Association is sponsoring the Holiday Historic Home Tour. This year’s event is on Sunday, December 8, 2013 from noon to 4:00 p.m. in Olympia and Tumwater and features six historic properties along with the Bigelow House at 918 Glass Avenue, where tickets will be available the day of the tour. 
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The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2014 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Nomination forms may be obtained through the Trust’s website at www.preservewa.org. Washingtonians enjoy a diverse collection of historic and cultural resources found throughout the state. Historic buildings and sites significantly contribute to the heritage and vitality of Washington while enhancing the quality of life in small... more
Nov 18, 2013
The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP), part of the Washington Office’s Division of Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science invites project proposals for 2014, which marks the 16th year of the program. Over the years, National Park units, NPS program offices, and our partners in the public and private sectors have co-sponsored dozens of diverse undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 and provided them with outstanding career-exploration... more
Nov 14, 2013
Time is running out to take a look at Washington’s draft state historic preservation plan for 2014-2019. Comments are due to DAHP at close of business on Friday, November 22nd. As a teaser, the draft includes three broad goals:
- Revitalize communities by actively engaging historic preservation with other forces shaping our environment.
- Engage a broad spectrum of the public in preservation by improving access to information.
- Strengthen policies and...
Nov 13, 2013
For those of our blog readers who also happen to use our Historic Property Inventory online entry service, we would like to take a moment to tell you about some problems we are experiencing with the latest browser updates. Generally, the HPI service has been very stable for users of Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, however - the recent updates to both of these browsers has made the HPI basically unusable. Luckily, our super smart staffer, Morgan McLemore figured out a work around for both... more
Nov 12, 2013
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Nov 06, 2013
About the Position The Olympia Community Planning... more
Nov 04, 2013
‘November on the North Shore’ Open House at the historic U.S. Quarantine Station Museum at Knappton Cove, Washington Saturday, November 9 ~ 11-3 pm Enjoy hot cider... more
Oct 31, 2013
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has released its draft (WA Historic Preservation Plan_DRAFT_2013-1031) for public review and comment. The 37 page document represents the culmination of eight months of meetings, presentations, and stakeholder input on goals for the state’s historic preservation community to achieve during the five-year planning cycle.... more
Oct 29, 2013
Discover Archaeology at the Washington State Capital Museum, 211 - 21st Avenue SW, Olympia, Washington (360) 586-0166 Monday, November 4, 2013 @ Noon
Exploring the History of Diversity in the Pacific Northwest: Archaeology of the Fort Vancouver Village by Dr. Douglas Wilson, Director of the Northwest Cultural Resources Institute, Fort Vancouver National Historical Site and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Portland State University... moreOct 17, 2013
Architecture + Art @ the Armory South 11th...
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MASONRY INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON TO HOST FREE SIP AND LEARN WORSHOP
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH - 5:00-6:00 Capri Cellars - 88 Front Street South Issaquah, WA 98027
Historic Downtown Issaquah
Methods for Maintaining Your Buildings for a Lifetime
Brick buildings are known for their longevity, but poor maintenance, weathering, and neglect can lead to problems. This discussion covers the various types of construction and materials used for older brick buildings and the... moreOct 10, 2013
UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that Friday night's reception is now available for individual registration. In other words, you do not need to register for the entire conference to attend Friday night's reception in Salem. Ticket price is $30 for this October 18th event which includes Friday night's panel discussion on the State of Willamette Valley Settlement-Era Homesteads. The final touches have been made to the Marion Dean Ross Chapter of the... more
