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THE MAUNA KEA ADZE QUARRY, HAWAII: STONE TOOLS ON THE EDGE OF HEAVEN
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

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NPS' TECHNICAL PRESERVATION SERVICES LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Nov 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;...
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"O, HOW HORRIABLE IS THE DAY" EVENT AT KNAPPTON COVE
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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ONE MORE "UNDERSTANDING PREHISTORIC TECHNOLOGY" LECTURE BEFORE ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH ENDS
Oct 27, 2011

The Orcas Island Historical Museum...

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WANT TO WORK FOR ARCIFORM LLC? GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Oct 27, 2011

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... more

HOLIDAY TOUR OF VICTORIAN HOMES IN PORT TOWNSEND
Oct 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... more

WOW! ALLYSON BROOKS MAKES SEATTLE MAGAZINE'S LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL OF 2011!
Oct 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:

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DAHP SENDS OUT RFT (REQUEST FOR TEE SHIRTS) FOR OFFICE WINDOW DISPLAY
Oct 17, 2011

“Send us your tee shirts!” is the message State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks is broadcasting in preparation for an upcoming window display at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) office. DAHP wants to promote... more

"UNDERSTANDING PREHISTORIC TECHNOLOGY" TALK AT THE BURKE
Oct 13, 2011

The Burke  Museum of Natural History and Culture...

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AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC ANNOUNCES 2011 GREAT PLACES
Oct 10, 2011
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

AUTHORS TO INTRODUCE "EXPLORING FORT VANCOUVER" AT LANTERN-LIT OCTOBER 13 BOOK LAUNCH INSIDE FORT VANCOUVER
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... more

EBEY'S FOREVER CONFERENCE SET FOR NOVEMBER
Oct 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... more

HOW DID HUMANS LIVE 12,000 YEARS AGO? FIND OUT AT ICE AGE ARCHAEOLOGY DAY!
Oct 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.
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GOING TO THE NATIONAL TRUST CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER (2012)? CHECK OUT THIS NEW CONFERENCE PLANNING WEBSITE
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.

UNDERSTANDING PREHISTORIC TECHNOLOGY LECTURE
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

HARBORVIEW HALL SEEKING REUSE CONCEPTS
Sep 19, 2011

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CELEBRATE VANCOUVER’S MILITARY HISTORY
Sep 13, 2011
This Saturday (9/17) beginning at 10:00, step back in time and honor our veterans at the grant opening of the new Veteran’s Museum at the Vancouver Veterans Medical Center. In addition to the grand opening ceremony, the event will feature the World War II era Fox Company, 104th DIV re-enactors at a re-created field Battalion Aid Station. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has rehabilitated the Medical Center’s historic telephone exchange building (... more

CELEBRATE TLAPD AT FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT MUSEUM ON 9/17/2011
Sep 13, 2011
You’ve been anticipating it all year. The date has finally arrived. Celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” and maritime heritage at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum on the waterfront in downtown Tacoma from noon to 5:00 pm this Saturday. Visit... more

BARN REHAB GRANT PROJECT BEFORE AND AFTER - WOW.
Sep 08, 2011

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FREE WORKSHOP: THE BASICS OF ARCHIVES
Sep 08, 2011

The Basics of Archives

A PRACTICAL, ONE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR THOSE WHO WORK WITH HISTORICAL RECORDS BUT ARE NOT TRAINED ARCHIVISTS!

FREE WORKSHOP:

Friday, October 21, 2011 National Archives and Records Administration – Pacific Alaska Region Seattle 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Basics of Archives is for people who work or volunteer in organizations that deal with the past-whether it's a museum, historic... more

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