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YOU'RE INVITED - JAPANESE GULCH ARTIFACTS - VOICES FROM THE DIRT
Nov 20, 2012
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DAHP SEEKS PROPOSALS TO UPDATE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN
Nov 19, 2012
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) from consultants interested in assisting the agency to update the State Historic Preservation Plan by October, 2013. The RFP can be view from DAHP’s website. Also, the current plan can be viewed here. DAHP is seeking the services of a consultant to design and implement a... more

NEW ARCHAEOLOGY PSA RELEASED BY DAHP
Nov 19, 2012

THIS THURSDAY - CONVERSATIONS RE:TACOMA - GET YOUR TICKETS!
Nov 06, 2012
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PORT TOWNSEND VICTORIAN HOMES CHRISTMAS TOUR ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Oct 24, 2012

For more information, please see the Victorian Society in America - Northwest Chapter's website.

CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
Oct 23, 2012
The National Park Service invites you to submit project proposals for its Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program for the summer of 2013. Program Goals:  The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) provides career exploration opportunities to minority and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 in historic preservation and cultural resources management. The program also gives National Park Service offices, national park units,... more

NCPTT CALL FOR 2013 GRANT PROPOSALS
Oct 22, 2012
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) is calling for Preservation Technology and Training Grant applications (PTT Grants). NCPTT is looking for innovative proposals that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources. The deadline to submit a proposal to Grants.gov is November 1, 2012. NCPTT supports single year projects. Grants are awarded competitively with the maximum award of $25,000. Preference is given to proposals... more

"SAVING THE YEOMALT CABIN: AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION" AT THE CELLULOID BAINBRIDGE FESTIVAL
Oct 17, 2012
Videographer CATHY BELLEFEULLE  has created a 23 minute film documenting the restoration of Camp Major Hopkins - Yeomalt Cabin. "SAVING THE YEOMALT CABIN: AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION"  will PREMIERE at CELLULOID BAINBRIDGE, a film festival held at LYNWOOD THEATER, SUNDAY, NOON, OCT. 21. The festival is free and accepts donations to benefit the Arts... more

VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE FORUM PRESENTER'S FELLOWSHIPS
Oct 11, 2012
Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) Board of Directors has renamed the Annual Presenter’s Fellowships the Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships. Since 1989, the VAF Board of Directors has allocated funding for financial assistance to students and young professionals presenting papers at VAF... more

FALL MASONRY SYMPOSIUM SLATED FOR NOVEMBER 8 IN SEATTLE
Oct 08, 2012

2012 AIA and MIW Fall Masonry Symposium

Register Today and Attend Nov. 8 to: Earn CES Credits  |  Network with Allied Professionals  |  Stay Ahead of the Competition

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The American Institute of Architects Washington Council and the Masonry Institute of Washington bring you a full day of learning about how masonry, when designed into our built environment, supports a... more

HISTORIC FRIDAY HARBOR WALKING TOURS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER
Oct 08, 2012

Historic Friday Harbor Walking Tour Series

Sponsored by the Town of Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation Review Board in coordination with Savor the San Juans—A Medley of Food, Art...

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PRESERVATION GREEN LAB RELEASES WINDOWS STUDY
Oct 04, 2012
This week the Preservation Green Lab released Saving Windows, Saving Money: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Window Retrofit and Replacement. This study compared retrofit and replacement options for older wood windows and finds retrofit measures can achieve performance results comparable to new replacement windows. Furthermore, almost... more

NATIONAL PRESERVATION INSTITUTE TRAINING SESSIONS OFFERED IN SEATTLE
Oct 02, 2012
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The 2012-2013 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is now available online at www.npi.org. The 2012-2013 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions - www.npi.org/NewsRelease2012-13.pdf... more

TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES BOOT CAMP - SAVE THE DATE!
Oct 01, 2012

MCLANE COVE (STADIUM) SCHOOL HOUSE AND TEACHER’S CABIN OFFERED FOR RELOCATION OR SALVAGE (UPDATED INFO)
Sep 26, 2012

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The fate of two historic Mason County's buildings hangs in the balance. The old McLane Cove (a.k.a. Stadium) schoolhouse (1911-18)...

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NPS ENCOURAGES YOUTH SUMMITS IN "TEACHING WITH HISTORIC PLACES"
Sep 24, 2012
The National Park Service is pleased to announce its new Teaching with Historic Places website on Youth Summits located here. Youth Summits engage students in onsite learning and in real-world management and policy issues in ways that could benefit many organizations. The new TwHP website offers a step-by-step How-To Guide for people and institutions interested in organizing their own Youth Summits, resources for... more

EPA GREEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION INITIATIVE SYMPOSIUM IN NOVEMBER
Sep 24, 2012

The Role of Green Preservation in Creating and Maintaining Sustainable Communities: What Works, What Doesn’t, What Should Change? November 13, 2012 – San Francisco, CA

  • Keynote Address: Sustaining Livable Communities, Past, Present and Future
  • Stewards of our Environment: A Sustainable Perspective on Building Reuse
  • Healthy, Equitable Housing
  • Green Preservation: Impacting the Bottom-line of Your Local...
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THE BASICS OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH - A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ARCHIVES MONTH
Sep 19, 2012

As a part of Archives Month 2012,

the Washington State Historical Records Advisory Board, Washington State Archives, and the Washington State Historical Society

P R E S E N T A FREE WORKSHOP: The Basics of Historical Research

A PRACTICAL, THREE-HOUR OVERVIEW FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, LOCAL HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS AND FAMILY RESEARCHERS

You want to do historical...

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GOVERNOR DECLARES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPT 15 - OCT 15
Sep 19, 2012

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CAPITOL FURNISHINGS PRESERVATION COMMITTEE EVENT
Sep 17, 2012

 The Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee reminds you to:

Please drop by the summer reception of the Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee, Wednesday, September 19 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Pritchard Library.  Picnic on bratwursts and refreshing beverages while enjoying an eclectic silent auction and good friends.  See newly restored furniture from the Governor's Conference Room.  A donation will be suggested.

Wednesday,...

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