Your Connection to the World's Heritage
World Heritage USA supports the work of the U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS-USA), an organization that is part of a global network dedicated to preservation of the world’s cultural heritage. Our activities provide a gateway for U.S. citizens to experience and participate in international heritage conservation programs and activities and for the international community to learn about the rich and diverse heritage of our nation. In doing so, we uphold and advance the broad goals of ICOMOS, the World Heritage Convention, and the preservation of cultural heritage globally.
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Introducing “Bridging the Gap” Webinar Series for Emerging Professionals

We’re happy to announce the 2025 launch of a new webinar series funded by a grant from the Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF). The series, entitled Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice, will provide specialized preservation training to emerging professionals entering the heritage field while making this information accessible…

Beware and Report Scams Mentioning ICOMOS

It has come to our attention that fraudulent “phishing” emails have been sent to ICOMOS leaders and members under the guise of a request for funds from Teresa Patricio, ICOMOS President. Phishing is defined as “the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals…
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Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem: Our Newest World Heritage Site - World Heritage Webinar

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Sarah Tucci - IEP Intern at the Kosovo Council for Cultural Heritage

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Lori Filbeck & Viktorija Siaurusevičiūtė - IEP Interns at the NCPTT

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Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)

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Exciting News: Okefenokee Natural Wildlife Refuge in Georgia will be nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List! Learn more: buff.ly/3VRHfBL ... See MoreSee Less

Exciting News: Okefenokee Natural Wildlife Refuge in Georgia will be nominated for inscription on the World Heritage List! Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VRHfBL

📣 One month left to apply as Host Organization for the 2025 International Exchange Program!!!

💡We are looking for heritage organizations, based either in the US or abroad, who are interested in providing an intern with hands-on training in historic preservation or heritage conservation

A key component of the application is formulating a project that can be completed by an intern in 10-12 weeks. Examples of past projects include:
- Documentation / Research 📚
- Cultural Mapping 🗺
- Preventive Conservation 🎨🛠
- Site / Impact Assessment 👷🏾‍♀️
- Developing Interpretation Strategies 💭
- Creating Management Plans 👨🏻‍💻
- And More!

🔗 For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/

We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions✨

#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #Internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #preservation #EmergingProfessionals #iep2025
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📣 One month left to apply as Host Organization for the 2025 International Exchange Program!!!

💡We are looking for heritage organizations, based either in the US or abroad, who are interested in providing an intern with hands-on training in historic preservation or heritage conservation 

A key component of the application is formulating a project that can be completed by an intern in 10-12 weeks. Examples of past projects include:
- Documentation / Research 📚
- Cultural Mapping 🗺
- Preventive Conservation 🎨🛠
- Site / Impact Assessment 👷🏾‍♀️
- Developing Interpretation Strategies 💭
- Creating Management Plans 👨🏻‍💻
- And More!

🔗 For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: https://worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/

We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions✨ 

#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #icomos #culturalheritage #conservation #preservation #emergingprofessionals #IEP2025

📣 Two weeks left to apply as an intern for the 2025 International Exchange Program!!!

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 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

🔗 For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/

We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions✨

#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #Internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #preservation #EmergingProfessionals #iep2025
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📣 Two weeks left to apply as an intern for the 2025 International Exchange Program!!!

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 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

🔗 For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: https://worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/

We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions✨ 

#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #icomos #culturalheritage #conservation #preservation #emergingprofessionals #IEP2025

The Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town, South Africa was removed by the government after the protests of student groups. The statue acted as a catalyst for the removal of several monuments of oppression in South Africa.

Learn more about it and other controversial statues from our blog post, "Controversial Monuments Around the World." worldheritageusa.org/controversial-monuments-around-the-world/
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The Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town, South Africa was removed by the government after the protests of student groups. The statue acted as a catalyst for the removal of several monuments of oppression in South Africa. 

Learn more about it and other controversial statues from our blog post, Controversial Monuments Around the World. https://worldheritageusa.org/controversial-monuments-around-the-world/Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

📣 Three weeks left to apply as an intern for the 2025 International Exchange Program!!!

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 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

🔗 For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/

We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions✨

#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #Internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #preservation #EmergingProfessionals #iep2025
... See MoreSee Less

📣 Three weeks left to apply as an intern for the 2025 International Exchange Program!!!

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 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

🔗 For more information about the IEP, how to apply, and application deadlines, click here: https://worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-interns/  

We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions✨

#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #icomos #culturalheritage #conservation #preservation #emergingprofessionals #IEP2025

Stone Mountain is one of the most well known monuments of oppression that remains intact. However, organizations like the Stone Mountain Action Coalition and the Atlanta History Center are actively fighting to reinterpret the monument. Learn more from our podcast, "The Monument in the Mountain." worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/podcast/ ... See MoreSee Less

Stone Mountain is one of the most well known monuments of oppression that remains intact. However, organizations like the Stone Mountain Action Coalition and the Atlanta History Center are actively fighting to reinterpret the monument. Learn more from our podcast, The Monument in the Mountain. https://worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/podcast/Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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