News & Events
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
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
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.Sep 08, 2011
Archaeology Month is quickly approaching and the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is looking for a few good public events. Our goal is to have a wide variety of topics being presented in a variety of forums across the state. Please give some thought to what types of events or lectures you would like to see happen in the month of October. This year’s Archaeology Month theme is “This Place Matters” playing on the recent release of DAHP’s first ever, made for television, Public... more
Sep 06, 2011
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of our cultural heritage. The 2011-2012 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available online at www.npi.org. Advance registration rate available through September 15, 2011 in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office Section 106: Agreement Documents... more
Aug 31, 2011
The Clark County Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring “Preserving the Heart: Meet Me at the Kiggins” from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on September 2, 2011 in conjunction with the Vancouver Downtown Association’s First Friday Art Walk. The event, at the Kiggins Theater, looks at... moreAug 31, 2011
Looking for a good family-friendly activity while enjoying and learning about our heritage? The Smithsonian Institute is sponsoring a national Museum Day on Saturday September 24th. As part of the celebration hundreds of museums across the nation, including over 30 in Washington state, are offering two free admission tickets per request. Participating museums in Washington are all over the state including the Polson Museum in Hoquiam, Fort Walla Walla, Yakima Valley Museum,... more
Aug 31, 2011
In a town hall meeting at the historic Ford’s Theater last week, NPS Director Jarvis met with NPS staff and partners to officially lay out a five year plan in preparation of the National Park System’s Centennial celebration in 2016. The report entitled “A Call to Action” identifies 36 points of action to be accomplished within the next five years. Nearly all the action items were designed to be no or low cost. According to the plan, “The NPS should encourage local communities and national... more
Aug 24, 2011
If you own an old barn in Clark County or the surrounding area, are you aware of the Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative? A program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology... more
Aug 24, 2011
Workshop set for Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in City Hall If you own an old barn in Spokane County or the surrounding area, are you aware of the Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative? A program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, this initiative established the Heritage Barn Register, a statewide list of historically significant barns. Owners of historic barns more than 50 years old that... more
Aug 22, 2011
2011 FAIR AND LECTURES FOCUS ON THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
NEW THIS YEAR Meet the experts at the Evaluation and Appraisal booth Bring in your Arts...
moreAug 22, 2011
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Announces 2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund Grant Program
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are being accepted. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, October 3rd, 2011. Established in 1997, the program has awarded grants to nearly 80 projects totaling over $67,... moreAug 16, 2011
Governor Chris Gregoire today announced she has appointed Fred Olson as her deputy chief of staff. “There are few people I trust as much as Fred,” Gregoire said. “He returns to the office not only with an extensive knowledge of state government, but as a true confidante that has our state’s best interest in mind. I welcome him back to this position, and thank him for his continued service.” Gregoire first appointed Olson as deputy chief of staff when she took office in 2005. He retired in... more
Aug 15, 2011
Emerging Data from Inaugural National Summit on Window Preservation Testing...
moreAug 11, 2011
October 13 - 14, 2011 Ritz Carlton Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 
Why You Should Attend No one has more firsthand knowledge about the... more
Why You Should Attend No one has more firsthand knowledge about the... moreAug 10, 2011
Aug 09, 2011
SAVE THE DATE!
Calling everyone interested in Historic Preservation in the Pacific Northwest! Please attend this important “Kick Off” meeting for the National Preservation Conference to be held in Spokane in 2012. As many as 2,000 people from all over the country will visit our region—many for the first time. Professionals, advocates, academics, marketers, volunteers: Your input is needed!...
moreAug 09, 2011
The Washington State Department of Archaeology... more
