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
News & Events
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
Feb 11, 2014
Registration, Hotel Reservation and Program Information for the 2014 Pacific Northwest History Conference, “Citizenships in the Pacific Northwest” are now available here. The event will be held April 3-5, 2014 at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in Vancouver, Washington. Upcoming Conference Deadlines (Information on website) Poster Session application deadline is January 30, 2014. Student... more
Feb 06, 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 Saturday, March 15, 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, but most importantly... more
Feb 04, 2014
Volunteer Coordinator Opportunity! Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum (OHS-BHM) is seeking a volunteer to manage our volunteer staff for Bigelow House Museum tours and events. All training and support will be provided. Most duties may be performed from home via internet... more
Jan 29, 2014
Snohomish County Heritage Preservation Program now Accepting Applications “Preserving the past, building the future”
Snohomish County is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that develop and promote heritage preservation in the county. By providing matching funds on a competitive basis, the Community Heritage Program supports projects that promote the public’s access to county history. Funding is available for professional... moreJan 29, 2014
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s webpage on energy development has been updated with new material and now includes information related to transmission projects. You can find it on the ACHP’s website by clicking on Energy, Transmission and Historic Preservation link on the lower left side. It gathers in one location targeted guidance and information about navigating the Section 106 process for proposed energy development and transmission projects... more
Jan 27, 2014
Sally Donovan and Bruce Howard, consultants in Hood River, Oregon, would like to work with a community within a two-hour drive to put on a hands-on cemetery workshop. The fee would be $30-$35 per person (usually a minimum of 10 people- cap of 20 people) for the class. The time frame is usually from 9-4 pm. It would be a beginning workshop for people that want to learn some hands-on skills in cemetery preservation. Here is an example of an agenda: 9:00 AM Introduction-Participants/... more
