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2024 August Preservation ePost | |
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Training Opportunities
As we head toward the traditional "Back to School" season, there are plenty of educational and training opportunities in the field of Historic Preservation.
Starting in September, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is offering Section 106 training courses. These offerings are intended for a diverse group, ranging from students and professionals new to Section 106 reviews to more experienced reviewers. Courses are offered as webinars, e-learning (free!), and in-person.
The National Parks Service (NPS) offers educators (or anyone curious about history) over 160 free lesson plans and activities to help students engage with and connect with historic places. These resources are organized by theme, time period, and state. Those looking to further their pursuits in becoming a preservationist might be interested in the resources offered by the NPS, ranging from self-guided study materials to training and workshops.
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainability of historic resources. The ACHP recently welcomed new staff to their office.
Jeffrey Alvey - Training Specialist
Katharine Cline - Historic Preservation Specialist
Lauren Cooper - US Army Liaison
Dana Daniels - Assistant Historic Preservation Technician
Rodney Parker Jr. - Bureau of Land Management Liaison
Sarah Beimers - SHPO Liaison
Alex Toprac - Assistant Training Specialist
More information about this agency and its staff can be found on the ACHP website.
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The Eastern Information Center (EIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS), located at UC Riverside, ceased operations on Friday, June 28, 2024. The EIC held cultural resources records for Inyo, Mono, and Riverside counties.
The University of California, Riverside, and the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) are working collaboratively to ensure that the transfer of records to existing Information Centers is done as efficiently and quickly as possible. Once more information is available, including a tentative schedule, information will be posted to the OHP CHRIS webpage at: California Historical Resources Information System.
OHP realizes the inconvenience that the closure may present to customers and is working diligently to restore access to the cultural resources records as soon as possible. OHP appreciates your understanding and patience.
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The Northeast Document Conservation Center is offering "Ready – Or Not Emergency Preparedness Project" on-site assessments to California organizations that care for cultural and historic resources.
These emergency preparedness assessments will advise organizations on completing a disaster response plan. This consultation is free of charge, as it is completely funded by the California State Library (CSL).
Any organization that participates in a “Ready – Or Not” consultation is eligible to apply for up to $15,000 from CSL’s Groundwork Grants to support emergency preparedness and protection of collections.
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Grant Opportunities
History of Equal Rights Grant Program (National Park Service) supports efforts to document, interpret, and preserve sites associated with the struggles for equal rights in America.
Application Deadline: August 20, 2024.
California Humanities Grant Programs (California Humanities) support a variety of efforts by nonprofits and public agencies to preserve and educate about California's richly diverse heritage.
Upcoming deadlines from July 2024 through February 2025 for a variety of grant programs.
African American Civil Rights Grants (National Park Service) support the documentation, interpretation, and preservation of sites associated with the struggle for African American civil rights from the transatlantic slave trade onward.
Application Deadline: September 5, 2024.
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The State Historical Resources Commission met in Sacramento on August 2 and approved ten nominations to be forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places. The Keeper, an official within the National Park Service, makes the final determination of eligibility or lists the property in the National Register. Nominations included a wide range of properties, from the Jeremiah and Mary Hyde Home in Visalia to the Capitol Tower in Hollywood to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Historic districts recommended for listing included the Heart of Bankers Hill Historic District in San Diego and the Citrus Square Historic District in Los Angeles.
The Commission also announced properties recently added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, including the Petaluma Woman’s Club, California Federation of Women’s Clubs Grove Hearthstone, designed by architect Julia Morgan, in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and the Timby House in San Carlos. For more information about past and future meetings, including meeting recordings and properties nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, please visit the Office of Historic Preservation.
Photo of Lane Medical Library courtesy of Bridget Maley
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California Main Street 2024 Conference
California Main Street will hold its 2024 conference Sept. 16-18 in Old Town Eureka. This three-day conference will focus on several themes and topics, including housing and real estate development and fostering local tourism.
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Learning Opportunities from the TPS
Summer is a good time to brush up on your preservation knowledge! The Technical Preservation Services (TPS) division of the National Park Service offers a series of free, online trainings on a variety of topics including Sustainability Guidelines, Rehabilitation Guidelines, Incentives, Local Historic Districts, and more. TPS also offers an extensive series of publications offering guidance and how-to knowledge on a broad range of preservation topics and applications.
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Items posted in the ePost are presented as an informational courtesy and do not constitute an endorsement by the Office of Historic Preservation.
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