For those interested, you can read a pdf of the National Maritime Heritage Area Study here: National Heritage Maritime Study.
News & Events
Jun 21, 2010
From the National Trust Western Office: On April 16, President Barack Obama launched a national dialogue on conservation and reconnecting Americans to the outdoors. As part of this initiative, the Department of the Interior is hosting a “listening session” in Seattle on Thursday evening, July 1st (details below.) The session, one of a series being held around the country, offers members of the public to share some of the smart, creative ways communities are conserving... more
Jun 21, 2010
The people of Seattle will have a public opportunity to stand up for a century-old West Seattle city landmark at a mid-day rally on July 4, 2010. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has organized a mass photo event to take place at 1:30 p.m.... moreJun 21, 2010
The people of Seattle will have a public opportunity to stand up for a century-old West Seattle city landmark at a mid-day rally on July 4, 2010. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has organized a mass photo event to take place at 1:30 p.m.... more
Jun 21, 2010
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is looking for a consultant to document and catalogue the maritime heritage resources in and associated with the proposed National Maritime Area. For the full RFP, please see the Maritime Inventory pdf.
Jun 17, 2010
We need to let you know that WISAARD will be unavailable this weekend from close of business Thursday through Sunday for maintenance and some wonderful new additions (more to come on that next week). Thank you in advance for bearing with us as we make these improvements!
Jun 16, 2010
Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County (aka Grant County PUD) is now accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Archeologist, stationed at the Hydro Engineering Division headquarters near Vantage, Washington; applications must be received in hard copy at the Ephrata office by July 2, 2010. The incumbent will join the cultural resources staff to implement immediate and long-term historic properties research and site management relative to requirements of a new FERC... more
Jun 16, 2010
Director Jonathan Jarvis has named Stephanie Smith Toothman, Ph.D., as the Service’s new Associate Director for Cultural Resources. Toothman will be responsible for history, historic preservation, and cultural programs in 392... moreJun 15, 2010
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The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is looking for a consultant...
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On behalf of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s board of trustees, I am very pleased to tell you that Stephanie Meeks, an experienced non-profit leader, has accepted our invitation to become the Trust’s eighth president. The board voted yesterday to approve the... moreJun 15, 2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an archaeologist for a three-year appointment. This position is located in the Facilities Support Service at the VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA. As an Archeologist/Cultural Resource Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of the VA Medical Center cultural resource program, providing day-to-day compliance with the National Historical Preservation Act Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act; the National Historic... more
Jun 08, 2010
For a listing of the events, check out their poster here.
Jun 08, 2010
by Mark Liebman 
Mark and his son Alec are leading exponents of high tech forensic work on old buildings in the US. Mark will introduce you to the array of tools available to the... more
Thursday, June 17th , 2010 at 6:45pm
Jun 07, 2010
Join us for our Second Sunday Series as we explore the "History of Fish and Fishing in the Columbia River Basin" with Dennis Dauble at 2 pm on June 13. Dennis is a researcher, author, and an instructor at the Washington State University Richland Campus. 12pm-4pm - We will also be having Artist-in-Residence demonstrations from focusing on traditional uses of plants. Demonstrations will include basket making techninques and cordage and clothing making using native plants. For more information... more
Jun 03, 2010
Colville, WA—the Pend Oreille Public Utility District (PUD), Kalispel Tribe (Tribe), and Colville National Forest (CNF) officials are hosting an archeological dig “open house” to members of the public and the media. Visitors interested in joining the group should be at the Panhandle Campground on the east side of the Pend Oreille River, 15 miles northwest of Newport, WA at 1:00 p.m. on Monday June 14. Visitors will get a short briefing about the site before following the... more
Jun 03, 2010
Superintendent Tracy Fortmann has announced that the Fort Vancouver Village Grand Opening Celebration will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010. This free event will be held at the site of the historic Village, located to the west of the reconstructed stockade at Fort Vancouver and north of the Land Bridge. The event will coincide with the first day of the annual Brigade Encampment special event, and will officially open the new trails and replica employee houses in the Village... more
