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Protect the Public’s Voice. 106 strong.

For 60 years, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has required federal agencies to look first before they act, thus giving communities, Tribal Nations, and preservation professionals a voice before historic places are harmed. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) would significantly weaken that protection. The…

Remembering the Amistad: A Photo Essay

A watercraft floating out to sea.
By Noah Price, Monuments Toolkit In 1839, a group of 53 kidnapped Africans, led by Sengbe Pieh, rose up against their attempted enslavers and took control of the ship carrying them – the Amistad. But this uprising was only the beginning of the Amistad‘s  story. The surviving Spanish crew deceived…

What if Odysseus Had a Monument in America?

Monument of Odysseus near a harbor in Ithaca, Greece
By Noah Price, Monuments Toolkit Just as there are countless statues of Founding Fathers and Confederate generals around the United States, the likeness of Odysseus is also often portrayed in stone. Despite the mythological nature of The Odyssey, the portrayal of Homer’s protagonist as a hero of the Trojan War…
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This webinar discusses monuments and sites related to Hispanic heritage around the United States. Guests Arabella Delgado, Trinidad Gonzalez, and Nati Román to discuss their work as it related to these monuments.
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage in the Monuments Landscape

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Nick Lami, from New York, USA shares his experience interning with Fixus Mobilis in Vilnius, Lithuania. Learn how to participate in the next edition of the International Exchange Program: https://worldheritageusa.org/internship/ Sponsor an Intern: https://usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/usicomos/donation.jsp?campaign=7& ____________________ World Heritage USA supports the work of ICOMOS-USA, an organization that is part of a global network dedicated to preservation of the world’s cultural heritage. Support our continued mission to promote the conservation of World Heritage! Become a Member: https://worldheritageusa.org/membership/ Make a Donation: https://usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate Follow World Heritage USA! Website: https://worldheritageusa.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldheritageusa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldheritageusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldHeritageUSA/
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Jatani Bonaya Godana from Ethiopia shares his experience interning with the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Learn how to participate in the next edition of the International Exchange Program: https://worldheritageusa.org/internship/ Sponsor an Intern: https://usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/usicomos/donation.jsp?campaign=7& ____________________ World Heritage USA supports the work of ICOMOS-USA, an organization that is part of a global network dedicated to preservation of the world’s cultural heritage. Support our continued mission to promote the conservation of World Heritage! Become a Member: https://worldheritageusa.org/membership/ Make a Donation: https://usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate Follow World Heritage USA! Website: https://worldheritageusa.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldheritageusa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldheritageusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldHeritageUSA/
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3 days ago

Call for Interns! World Heritage USA is looking for graduate students or emerging professionals who are interested in strengthening professional heritage skills while gaining international experience.

Since 1984, the International Exchange Program (IEP) has helped foster lifelong relationships between interns and their host organizations, creating a global network of heritage professionals. These connections have resulted in continued collaboration between people, communities, and organizations on heritage projects around the world.

Click the link for more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application requirements! worldheritageusa.org/internship/

Applications are due on January 1, 2027. We look forward to reviewing your applications. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions. ...

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The latest episode of The Monumental Project is out now. Listen to "Cross Cultural Identity with Héctor Gonzalez: The Chicago Monuments Response Project, Part 3" at www.buzzsprout.com/1949299/episodes/19925436. ...

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Read the latest blog from the Monuments Toolkit, "Remembering the Amistad: A Photo Essay" at worldheritageusa.org/remembering-the-amistad/ ...

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Missed last week's webinar? Watch "Hispanic Heritage in the Monuments Landscape" on YouTube now: youtu.be/u9KMLDLB02w ...

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3 weeks ago

📸 A few moments from our delegation in Malaysia! Members of the ICOMOS-USA delegation have been in Kuching, Malaysia, for the 22nd ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, joining heritage professionals and conservation leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance the protection of cultural heritage.

This year's theme, “Living Heritage: Respect, Enhance, Accept, Partnership,” highlights the importance of collaboration in preserving the places, traditions, and cultural identities that connect communities across generations.

We are proud of our U.S. delegation and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important international conversations. Thank you, ICOMOS-USA Development Chair Grant Gilmore for capturing these photos!

Learn more: www.icomos.org/event/icomos-general-assembly-2026/ ...

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4 weeks ago

The latest episode of The Monumental Project, "Amending the Landscape: The L.A. Women's Landmarks Project," is out now. Listen at www.buzzsprout.com/1949299/episodes/19925432 ...

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1 month ago

The Monuments Toolkit will be hosting a community listening session in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, November 14 from 2:00 - 3:30pm. If you're in the surrounding area, please join us to share what history makes Galveston important to you! ...

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1 month ago

It has been a week since our unforgettable evening in Boston!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Liberty Hotel for the ICOMOS-USA Celebration Event, Shared Heritage, Shared Future. It was a special evening celebrating the people, partnerships, and shared commitment that make the work of protecting and preserving cultural heritage possible.

We were especially honored to welcome HRH Princess Dana Firas of Jordan as our keynote speaker and to hear her powerful perspective on the importance of heritage, stewardship, and the responsibility we share to protect the places that connect us to our past and to one another.

Most of all, we are grateful to our members, partners, supporters, speakers, and friends who made the evening such a success.

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from a wonderful night in Boston. Thank you for being part of our shared heritage and our shared future. ...

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The latest episode of The Monumental Project is out now. Listen to "The Birthplace of Juneteenth: Galveston and World Heritage with Samuel Collins III" at www.buzzsprout.com/1949299/episodes/19673624 and join us in wishing Opal Lee a happy 100th birthday! ...

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