The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2013 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The 2013 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions - www.npi.org/NewsRelease2013.pdf. Advance... more
News & Events
Jan 09, 2013
The Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma celebrates the re-opening of the historic Pagoda at Point Defiance Park this Saturday, January 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Built in 1914 as a station for the city’s street car line, the building suffered significant damage from an arson fire in 2011. Without question, the Park District immediately began planning to rehabilitate the building to continue as a local landmark for another 100 years. For more information about the celebration event, visit... more
Jan 08, 2013
Date: February 13, 2013 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Project Development and Environmental Review will host a webinar on February 13 from 1 – 2:30 EST to present results of a recent nationwide study to identify best practices for integrating planning and environmental review for projects affecting historic resources. These best practices include programmatic agreements, historic property databases, statewide management... more
Jan 08, 2013
NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources Portland, OR — March 5-6, 2013 Learn about environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, and historic preservation responsibilities and relationships. Assess practical applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act, related environmental regulations, and the National Historic Preservation Act. An agenda is available online at www.npi.org... more
Jan 08, 2013
The Washington state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking nominations for the 23rd 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 2013. The ceremony is sponsored by the Washington Trust for Historic... more
Jan 02, 2013
The Planning Association of Washington (PAW) has extended its deadline for submitting session proposals to this Friday, January 4, 2013. This year’s conference takes place on April 10-12 at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan. Each year nearly 150 planners representing cities, counties, tribes and special districts attend the PAW conference. Proposals should be emailed to Alex Wenger at: awenger@cityofblaine.com or mail to the PAW office at POB 745,... more
Jan 02, 2013
The Washington State Historical Society is partnering with the Washington State Arts Commission, the Washington State Arts Alliance and Washington Museum Association for the 2013 Heritage Conference “The Art of Heritage” at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Workshops on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the State Capital Museum in Olympia.
- Collections Care with WSHS Staff
- Effective Grant Writing with representatives...
Jan 02, 2013
Dec 17, 2012
Dec 17, 2012
Mason County would like to invite you to attend a celebration of the phase I improvements at Oakland Bay County Park, which will be opening shortly for use by the public. Improvements include improved entry road, parking area, and hiking trails. The park is 80 acres and was acquired under a partnership with the Capitol Land Trust. Date is Wednesday, December 19, 2:00 p.m. at the park site 1570 East Agate Bay Road, Shelton. Directions: Either north or southbound on SR 3, take the E Agate... more
Dec 13, 2012
2013 Washington Heritage Conference “The Art of Heritage” February 5, 2013—Red Lion Hotel Olympia The Washington State Historical Society is partnering with the Washington State Arts Commission, the Washington State Arts Alliance and Washington Museum Association for the 2013 Heritage Conference “The Art of Heritage” at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The Conference also features workshops on Monday, February 4, 2013 on... more
Dec 13, 2012
Request for Proposals (RFP) Historic Preservation Consulting Services Old West Side Historic Inventory Project Phase 8a City of Longview, Washington
The City of Longview is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from firms or individuals interested in providing historic preservation consulting services and products. The project involves completing a minimum of 44 new intensive-level residential historic/architectural... moreDec 13, 2012
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2013 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. Nomination forms may be obtained through the Trust’s website. Statewide, threats to historic resources include demolition, neglect, incompatible development and insensitive alterations. These challenges, along with many others, impact properties across Washington that significantly contribute to the heritage and vitality of our... more
Dec 05, 2012
The 2013 legislative session begins in about six weeks, and we are now accepting proposals for presentations during the regular meetings of the Heritage Caucus. As a reminder, presentations need to be 10 minutes or less, and must fit into one of the following prioritized categories:
- Immediate policy issues; pending legislation; current initiatives
- Relevant or upcoming policy issues; proposed future legislation or initiatives
- Overviews of agency and...
Dec 05, 2012
The first phase of rulemaking for SEPA is in the public comment phase. Yesterday, the Dept. of Ecology held a public hearing in Olympia. In addition, DOE will be accepting written comments until December 11th. Chris Moore, Mary Thompson and Mary Rossi have served on the SEPA advisory committee representing the interests of cultural resources. You can review their comments to DOE on the proposed rule change here:... more
Dec 05, 2012
As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and foster awareness, Historic Fort Steilacoom hosts a holiday candlelight tour this Saturday evening from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at this significant historic site in Lakewood. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children or $10.00 per family and will be available at the door. Actors will re-create the setting and feeling of a 19th Century Christmas at what was a far-flung U.S. military outpost in the 1850s. Of course, the gift shop will be open with a... more
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 20, 2012
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