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Ed Claplanhoo  Makah Tribal Elder and Leader  1929 – 2010  It is with great sadness that we learned of Ed Claplanhoo’s  passing this week.   The Makah Tribal Elder and Leader was instrumental in the Makah’s efforts to construct the Makah Museum to house the archaeological... more
What Is New Dollars/New Partners for Your Sacred Place Training? New Dollars/New Partners for Your Sacred Place is an innovative training program available to congregations with older or historic buildings. New Dollars/New Partners is offered by Partners for Sacred Places, the only national organization providing practical help on property care and stewardship to congregations with older religious properties. This training combines the best... more
Do you know of a landscape, garden, streetscape, or park that is threatened with neglect, alteration, perhaps even destruction? If so, The Cultural Landscape Foundation may be able to help publicize the situation through its annual Landslide program. Nominations for the 2010 Landslide program are due March 31 and can be submitted on-line by going to their website.
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Join us in learning how to support visitors in Ebey's Reserve Thursday, March 18 from 3-5 pm at the Coupeville Rec Hall Free - refreshments provided.
The Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce and the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve are partnering for a unique opportunity to learn about Ebey’s Reserve, and how to connect both residents and visitors with this special place. On Thursday, March 18 from 3-5 pm at the Coupeville Rec Hall,... more
SAVE THE DATES May is National Historic Preservation Month and Historic Seattle is producing two very special events to acknowledge and celebrate the continuing use and good stewardship of our local and regional cultural and architectural landmarks. Washington Hall House Party Co-sponsored by 4Culture What:      Free party, performances, community open house When:      May 1 and 2, 2010 (Saturday and Sunday... more
  Conference Overview The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, in association with the National Barn Alliance, is hosting the Heritage Barn Conference to be held at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in Walla Walla on May 6-7,... more
The Register of Professional Archaeologists announces its 2010 RPA Field School Scholarships, this year to be awarded to three students from RPA-certified field schools. One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded by three of RPA's sponsoring institutions (AAA, SAA, SHA) to a director of an RPA-certified field school, who will then award the scholarships to a deserving student. Selection criteria include geographical focus, methodological and theoretical approach, and...
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...Effectively moving the program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. 1:30 pm Friday, March 12.
The Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be accepting grant applications for the National Scenic Byway Program until April 2 or April 16 for Tribal projects. Of most relevance to historic preservation interests are projects that can be submitted in the Byway Facilities (including interpretive facilities), Resource Protection (includes purchase of property and protection/enhancement of historic, cultural, and... more
          
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“Odyssey in the Ozarks” - Join your friends at the Society for Commercial Archeology (SCA) conference in Fayetteville, Arkansas on October 6-9, 2010.  Enjoy the rugged and rustic landscape of the Ozarks and witness the roadside legacy along U.S.... more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary and former King County Executive Ron Sims, has announced an advance notice and request for comment on HUD's Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program, part of Congress' $150 million Sustainable Communities Initiative. Of that package, $100 million is targeted for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant program. Briefly, the grant program is described as providing seed money to regional efforts to develop... more
Grant applications for the FY 2010 Federal Save America's Treasures Program are now available on Grants.gov. Detailed program guidelines and instructions for using Grants.gov to apply are found on our website. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by the due date of May 21, 2010. In FY 2010, we have $14.3 million to award (a nice bump of $4 million more than FY 2009). Please spread the word!
Although focused on California's State Historic Preservation Office, the sentiments below can safely describe SHPO offices across the country, including Washington. 
 
Opinion: California's State Preservation Office is Protection, Not a Logjam  
By Richard Moe   Special to the San Jose Mercury News  The American Recovery and Reinvestment... more
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 2010 NAPC Commission Excellence Awards Deadline: May 3, 2010 Has your commission completed a project that might be a model for others? Or managed a difficult accomplishment that deserves recognition? The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions is pleased to announce its 2010 Commission Excellence Awards to recognize and honor outstanding efforts and achievements by local preservation, historic district, and landmarks commissions and boards of architectural... more
[gallery order="DESC" columns="2"] Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has begun planning on the Vancouver Barracks Master Plan.  An environmental assessment (EA) will be prepared as part of this eff ort.  Scheduled for completion in 2011, this Master Plan will establish clear direction for the rehabilitation and public use of the East and South Barracks. The National Park Service will assume ownership of this site after the U.S. Army Reserve transfers it to Fort... more
Half-time position with a Spokane County non-profit organization that promotes historic preservation. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of Historic Preservation, possess a minimum of a four-year college degree in a related field or... more
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT 63rd Northwest Anthropology Conference Ellensburg, Washington March 24 – 27, 2010   “Anthropology at the Crossroads” is the theme for the Northwest Anthropology Conference (NWAC), Ellensburg, Washington, March 24 - 27, 2010. While all submissions will be considered, this conference will offer opportunities for multiple perspectives on where we are as a discipline, society, and species, with a special emphasis on people and the environment. The “Anthropology at the... more

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