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VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY...THE SECOND GREAT AGE (no. 4)
Feb 03, 2011
Voyages of Discovery…

The Second Great Age

Movements of exploration, whether westward by Britain and the United States, northwards from Mexico and California by Spain, or eastward across Russia, converged in the Pacific Northwest at... more

WORKSHOP OFFERINGS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE CENTER, PORTLAND
Feb 03, 2011
For more information on all of the Architectural Heritage Center's Events, please see their website.

Marking Our Territory: How to Read Local Landscapes

Part of Oregon Humanities statewide Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua Saturday, February 5, 2011    10:00 am – 11:30 am All Tickets: $5.00 ...
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DAHP TO CHANGE POLICY ON CONSULTANT LISTS
Feb 02, 2011
DAHP wishes to announce that we will no longer be hosting lists of professional consultants on our website.    Recently DAHP has received  complaints from constituents regarding disputes with listed consultants under the presumption that the state had in some way endorsed or certified that consultant. The lists will be removed from our website effective immediately.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The consultants list was posted as a courtesy to the public. Nothing in... more

INTRODUCING THE MARITIME RESOURCE SURVEY FOR WASHINGTON

Feb 02, 2011
Washington State – Washington Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) received a Preserve America Grant to fund a comprehensive survey and inventory of historic maritime resources along the Washington coast from Grays Harbor to Blaine. DAHP selected Artifacts Consulting, Inc. of Tacoma to undertake the project. The foremost goal of the survey and inventory effort is to document and build public understanding of our regional maritime history. A selection of at... more

DAHP TO DISTRIBUTE $1.2 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
Jan 31, 2011
The State of Washington is disbursing $1.2 million in transportation enhancement grants focused on archaeological planning and historic preservation. The goal of these grants is to improve the states cultural resources related to transportation. A wide variety of projects can accomplish this goal. Projects must be involved historic preservation or archaeological planning using cultural resources in TWO or MORE regional transportation district - eligible... more

SNOHOMISH COUNTY’S HERITAGE PROGRAM ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS
Jan 31, 2011
Snohomish County’s Community Heritage Program is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that develop and promote heritage preservation in the county. By providing matching funds on a competitive basis, the Community Heritage Program supports projects that promote the public’s access to county history. Funding is available for professional development, public education, capital improvements or collections enhancement. Money is awarded from... more

CANOE CULTURES...CONSTRUCTION (no. 3)
Jan 31, 2011
Canoe Cultures…Construction Historically, many tribe members learned how to make canoes but there were also expert craftsmen whose canoes were in demand, usually for their quality, beauty, and specialized use. Traditional tools included wood, stone or bone implements (maul, wedge, chisels, etc.), later replaced by steel versions. Adzes and chisels, along with fire, helped hollow out the massive cedar logs which would transport people and goods around the waterways of the... more

WSHS EXTENDS NOMINATION TIMELINE FOR AWARDS
Jan 26, 2011
Washington State Historical Society Awards Nomination Deadline has been extended to February 24, 2011
  CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Washington State Historical Society invites nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in advancing the field...
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2011 HUD SECRETARY'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Jan 24, 2011
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and HUD are inviting nominations for the 2011 HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This award recognizes the recipient for success in advancing the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable housing and/or expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Nominated projects or activities are judged for the successes they have achieved in preserving, rehabilitating,... more

2011 ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Jan 20, 2011
Sharpening our skills or finding continuing education training (whether for ourselves or others) should be a high priority.  To make this chore easier, I have compiled a list of activities in the Western United States or those that have special significance.  Please take the time to review the list (see link below) and follow the links.   There are many other training opportunities on the East Coast and if you need more information you can either follow the links or contact me specifically... more

HISTORIC SEATTLE PRESENTS: Hiking Washington's History
Jan 20, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Chapel, Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N. Seattle Cost: $25 general public; $15... more

Canoe Cultures…Then & Now (no. 2)
Jan 20, 2011
Native Americans have a long history on the Northwest Coast, reaching back into pre-history and forward to the present with a multitude of different tribes in Washington State alone. Many of Washington’s native peoples along the coast and around Puget Sound share cultural similarities, particularly in their historic use of canoes and their relation with the surrounding waterscape. Water provided a readily accessible, faster means of transportation than travel by foot. The Coast Salish, which... more

National Park Service’s 2011 Archaeological Prospection Workshop
Jan 20, 2011
The National Park Service’s 2011 workshop on archaeological prospection techniques entitled Current Archaeological Prospection Advances for Non-Destructive Investigations in the 21st Century will be held May 23-27, 2011, at the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville, Texas.  Lodging will be at the Courtyard by Marriott in Brownsville.  The field exercises will take place at the site of Fort Brown on the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College campus... more

"Heritage Equals Jobs" - Crosscut.com Article Spells Out Importance of Heritage Programs
Jan 20, 2011
That was the message down in Olympia as heritage groups caucus to keep their programs alive and prove their worth. By Knute Berger Every Wednesday during the legislative session, the "Heritage Caucus" meets in Olympia to track and raise issues regarding historic preservation, museums, the arts, and other history- and culture-related programs.... more

BLOG SERIES ON MARITIME RESOURCE SURVEY PROJECT (no. 1)
Jan 19, 2011
A Maritime Voyage… In the Fall of 2010, Artifacts Consulting, Inc. (Artifacts) was commissioned by the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), through funding from a Preserve America grant, to prepare a maritime resource survey for Washington’s saltwater shores. Artifacts is a historic preservation firm in Tacoma, WA, deeply rooted in its community and intensely committed to its principles. For the purpose of the maritime survey Artifacts... more

HORACE FOXALL, JR APPOINTED TO THE ACHP
Jan 19, 2011
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON –  President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts:  
  • ·         Michael B. Coleman, Member, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
  • ·         Horace Henry Foxall, Jr...
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AAAHRP 2011 BLACK HISTORY CONFERENCE
Jan 19, 2011
This is one conference that you don't want to miss! Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011 Location: Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), 2300 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle, WA Honorary Chair: King County Councilmember Larry Gossett Keynote...
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MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 15TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PRESERVATION TRADES WORKSHOP AUGUST, 2011
Jan 19, 2011
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (the Pennsylvania SHPO) is partnering with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the Preservation Trades Network, Inc. and other organizations to bring one of the largest gatherings of preservation and traditional trades people and enthusiasts in the world to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The 15th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW) will be held August 2-6, 2011 on the campus of Thaddeus Stevens College of...
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ARCHAEOLOGY FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND IN EUGENE
Jan 19, 2011
ArchaeologyFest Film Series: Best of 2010 A benefit for The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival Portland State University’s 5th Avenue Cinema 510 SW Hall Blvd. January 21/22, 2011 Doors open at 7 pm and programs begin at 7:30 pm on dates indicated.  Admission $6.  Tickets at the door.  These are the best films from the 2010 edition of TAC Festival.  (The 2011 edition of TAC Festival takes place in the Recital Hall at... more

THE NATIONAL PRESERVATION INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2011 SCHEDULE
Jan 19, 2011
Several seminars are in the Seattle-area.....  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 National Preservation Institute seminar schedule is available online at www.npi.org. The 2011 NPI News Release includes the calendar and seminar descriptions -... more

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