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2024 Celebration of World Heritage Honorees and Speakers

Our 14th Annual Gala Celebration of World Heritage will be held the evening of Friday, 22 November 2024 from 6-10 pm at the Anderson House in Washington, DC. Please join us for a festive evening in a convivial and historic setting to celebrate World Heritage in the United States, honor…
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On July 26th, 2024, the USA gained its 26th World Heritage Site as the historic Moravian Church Settlement of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, along with settlements in Herrnhut, Germany and Gracehill, Northern Ireland (UK), joined Christiansfeld, Denmark (inscribed in 2015) as a single World Heritage Site: the Moravian Church Settlements. Not only do these four sites feature distinct architecture styles, exemplifying how Moravian ideals blended and adapted to local conditions, but they also represent the international scope of the Moravian community where active traditions continue to this day. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is the only Moravian settlement in the World Heritage inscription that is located in the Americas. As such, the site features unique qualities that differ from its European counterparts. During this World Heritage Webinar, we were joined by Jonathan Putnam, Acting Chief of the National Park Service Office of International Affairs; Curtis H. “Hank” Barnette, Vice Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Commission; Charlene Donchez Mowers, Senior Advisor and Historian for the Bethlehem World Heritage Council and Commission; and Stephanie Smith Augello, World Heritage Coordinator, to learn about the history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the Moravian Church Settlements, the World Heritage Site inscription process, and some of the challenges associated with coordinating a multi-national nomination. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome Remarks - Douglas Comer, President of World Heritage USA 02:56 Introduction - Destry Jarvis, Vice President of World Heritage USA 04:27 An Update on the U.S. World Heritage Program - Jonathan Putnam, Acting Chief of the National Park Service Office of International Affairs 13:34 Q&A with Jonathan 16:40 Moravian Settlements World Heritage Nomination and Inscription - Curtis H. “Hank” Barnette, Vice Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Commission 30:21 World Heritage Criteria - Charlene Donchez Mowers, Senior Advisor and Historian for the Bethlehem World Heritage Council and Commission 42:46 Benefits and Opportunities of World Heritage Inscription - Stephanie Smith Augello, World Heritage Coordinator 53:12 Q&A with Moravian Representatives 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://secure.infinitegiving.com/gif... 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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Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem: Our Newest World Heritage Site - World Heritage Webinar

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Sarah Tucci from the United States shares her experience interning with the Kosovo Council for Cultural Heritage in Pristina, Kosovo! 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/c... ____________________ 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://secure.infinitegiving.com/gif... 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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Sarah Tucci - IEP Intern at the Kosovo Council for Cultural Heritage

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Lori Filbeck from the United States and Viktorija Siaurusevičiūtė from Lithuania share experience interning with the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training 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/c... ____________________ 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://secure.infinitegiving.com/gif... 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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Lori Filbeck & Viktorija Siaurusevičiūtė - IEP Interns at the NCPTT

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Around the world, there are several memorials to the "comfort women" of World War II. However, these memorials are often under attack. Learn more about these memorials and the work being done to protect them by watching our webinar, " Protecting the Legacy of the 'Comfort Women' Through Memorials" worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/mtwebinar/. ... See MoreSee Less

Around the world, there are several memorials to the comfort women of World War II. However, these memorials are often under attack. Learn more about these memorials and the work being done to protect them by watching our webinar, Protecting the Legacy of the Comfort Women Through Memorials https://worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/mtwebinar/.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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What is our National Climate Policy and How are World Heritage Sites Involved? Join us for Symposium 2024 in Washington, DC 21-22 November to learn! Register today - deadline is 14 Nov! buff.ly/3EI0pRj ... See MoreSee Less

What is our National Climate Policy and How are World Heritage Sites Involved? Join us for Symposium 2024 in Washington, DC 21-22 November to learn! Register today - deadline is 14 Nov! https://buff.ly/3EI0pRj
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What are U.S. World Heritage Sites Doing to Mitigate the Harms of Climate Change? Join us Nov 21-22 in Washington, DC to learn and discuss. Register today - deadline is Nov 14! buff.ly/3EI0pRj ... See MoreSee Less

What are U.S. World Heritage Sites Doing to Mitigate the Harms of Climate Change? Join us Nov 21-22 in Washington, DC to learn and discuss. Register today - deadline is Nov 14! https://buff.ly/3EI0pRj
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Today, we're excited to launch our month-long #GivingTuesday campaign in support of the International Exchange Program (IEP)! Our goal is to inspire 100 donations of $50 or more. #GivingTuesday is on December 3rd, but you don’t have to wait to support global understanding and cultural exchange!

We're kicking off with a spotlight on IEP alumna Erica Avrami, who interned with the National Trust of England in 1988. Erica shared, “I began documenting historic cottages in Devon, sparking my lifelong passion for earthen architecture. This journey took me from cob farmsteads to the Getty, World Monuments Fund, and Columbia University.”

Help us continue building a brighter future through global exchange. Make your gift at usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/usicomos/donation.jsp?campaign=7& and help us unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer.

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Today, were excited to launch our month-long #GivingTuesday campaign in support of the International Exchange Program (IEP)! Our goal is to inspire 100 donations of $50 or more. #GivingTuesday is on December 3rd, but you don’t have to wait to support global understanding and cultural exchange! Were kicking off with a spotlight on IEP alumna Erica Avrami, who interned with the National Trust of England in 1988. Erica shared, “I began documenting historic cottages in Devon, sparking my lifelong passion for earthen architecture. This journey took me from cob farmsteads to the Getty, World Monuments Fund, and Columbia University.” Help us continue building a brighter future through global exchange. Make your gift at https://usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/usicomos/donation.jsp?campaign=7& and help us unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer. Thank you for your support!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Have You Voted Yet? If you're a U.S. citizen, please plan to vote today. What’s at stake? U.S. participation in UNESCO and the World Heritage Committee and payment of our current and back dues; funding and direction of the National Park Service; and how the U.S. will address climate change … just to list a few heritage-related issues! ... See MoreSee Less

Have You Voted Yet? If youre a U.S. citizen, please plan to vote today. What’s at stake? U.S. participation in UNESCO and the World Heritage Committee and payment of our current and back dues; funding and direction of the National Park Service; and how the U.S. will address climate change … just to list a few heritage-related issues!
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Join us Nov 21-22 in Washington, DC to hear Dr. Patrick Gonzalez's keynote “Human-Caused Climate Change, World Heritage, and Solutions.” Register today - deadline is Nov 14! buff.ly/3EI0pRj ... See MoreSee Less

Join us Nov 21-22 in Washington, DC to hear Dr. Patrick Gonzalezs keynote “Human-Caused Climate Change, World Heritage, and Solutions.” Register today - deadline is Nov 14! https://buff.ly/3EI0pRj
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