We would invite you inside for a ride, but even the world's largest diameter tunnel boring machine can only fit so many people. And so WSDOT offers the next best thing, Milepost 31, a public information... moreNews & Events
Nov 29, 2011
We would invite you inside for a ride, but even the world's largest diameter tunnel boring machine can only fit so many people. And so WSDOT offers the next best thing, Milepost 31, a public information... moreNov 29, 2011
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations to its 2012 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
Nov 17, 2011
Do you know of a community planning a development project with an eye toward sustainability? Spread the word: A new program providing no-cost technical assistance to select communities could help to turn that vision into action, and the application is only open until Nov. 23, 6 p.m. PT. Local governments are at the forefront of the green movement, uniquely positioned to change policies and regulations and articulate... more
Nov 14, 2011
The National Park Service’s 2012 workshop on archaeological prospection techniques entitled Current Archaeological Prospection Advances for Non-Destructive Investigations in the 21st Century will be held May 7-11, 2012, at the Cedar Point Biological Station near Ogallala, Nebraska. Lodging will be at the Cedar Point Biological Station near Ogallala, Nebraska. The field exercises will take place at the site of Alkali Station near Paxton, Nebraska. Alkali Station was a major trail facility used... more
Nov 09, 2011
Discover Archaeology!
Washington State Historical Society and State Capital Museum Present
The Mauna Kea Adze Quarry, Hawaii: Stone Tools on the Edge of Heaven
Scott Williams (Cultural Resources Program Manager, Washington State Department of Transportation
Monday, November 21, 2011 @ Noon
State Capital Museum 211 – 21st Ave. SW, Olympia (360) 753-2580
The Mauna... moreNov 07, 2011
Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service, is pleased to announce the launch of their expanded and redesigned website at www.nps.gov/tps . In the new site, you will find:
- Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines; information about the historic preservation tax incentives; all of our publications, including the Preservation Briefs and Tech Notes;
- guidance on meeting the Standards in rehabilitation projects;...
Nov 01, 2011
‘NOVEMBER ON THE NORTH SHORE’ OPEN HOUSE
AT THE HISTORIC U.S. QUARANTINE STATION MUSEUM AT KNAPPTON COVE, WASHINGTON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 ~ 10-4 PM
ENJOY HOT CIDER...
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The Orcas Island Historical Museum...
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Construction Project Manager (with 5 or more years experience)
Arciform LLC is a design/build company specializing in the restoration and remodel of historic and vintage structures. We are looking for a professional project manager. Only reliable professionals with a strong work ethic need apply. A pre-employment drug test will be required and professional references will be verified. Please respond to this posting with a cover letter, historic project list and resume via email to... moreOct 24, 2011
Port Townsend, Washington Holiday Tour of Victorian Homes Presented by Victorian Society in America-Northwest Chapter December 4th 2011 2-8 p.m.
A Holiday Tour of Victorian Homes will be held on the afternoon and evening of Sunday, December 4th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. in historic Port Townsend, WA. Three of the city's most beautiful Victorians, decorated in elegant holiday finery, will be open for visitors to tour and enjoy. Light holiday refreshments... moreOct 20, 2011
The article starts out, "... love them or hate them, there’s no denying the serious impact these major players have had on our city in the past year." Here is the direct link to the article to check out some of the big names who made the list and the section on Allyson follows: more
Oct 17, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture...
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The American Planning Association (APA) has posted its 2011 list of “Great Places in America” at this website: http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/index.htm. The Great Places program is comprised of three separate lists for Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods, and Great Public Places. As in past years of the program beginning in 2007, the lists are dominated by historic districts and spaces or places with references to historic themes... more
Oct 10, 2011
A new book that tells the story of Fort Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest through artifacts will be celebrated at a unique, lantern-lit book launch inside Fort Vancouver on Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. Titled “Exploring Fort Vancouver,” the book was edited by Douglas Wilson and Theresa... moreOct 04, 2011
4th Ebey’s Forever Conference Promises Fun for All Registration Opens for Annual Gathering in the Heart of Central Whidbey Registration opened this week for the 4th Ebey’s Forever Conference... moreOct 03, 2011
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Sun., Oct. 23, 10 am – 4 pm The Burke Museum presents a day of exhibits and talks on what life was like during the coldest time the state has ever known – the last Ice Age. On Sunday, October 23, Burke archaeologists and other specialists will share the inside scoop on human life 12,000 years ago. This event will feature a mix of family-friendly activities and presentations from practicing archaeologists.
- Learn how...
Sep 26, 2011
Start planning for the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2012 Annual Conference in Spokane right now. The City of Spokane has recently posted this new website at http://www.historicspokane.org/nthp. Check it out if interested in seeing early ideas for the conference, or see how you can be involved to help show off Spokane to the rest of the nation.
Sep 20, 2011
Washington State Historical Society and State Capital Museum
Present
Understanding Prehistoric Technology
Daniel Meatte (Archaeology Program Manager at Washington State Parks)
Monday, October 3, 2011 @ Noon
State Capital Museum 211 – 21st Ave. SW, Olympia (360) 753-2580
This talk by archaeologist Daniel Meatte will examine the prehistoric technology used to build... more
