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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Two new staff members joined World Heritage USA/ICOMOS USA in August. Please help us welcome: Kelsey Tabela-Baxter, Development Coordinator Kelsey Tabela-Baxter, a Rhode Island native, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhode Island College, majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Environmental Science. She has a diverse background in fundraising,…
International Exchange Program 2024 Closing Ceremony
Announcing the 2024 International Exchange Program Closing Ceremony Thursday, 5 September from 12:00 – 01:30 PM ET Join us to celebrate the culmination of the 40th year of the International Exchange Program! During this virtual event, discover how our diverse cohort of interns engaged in hands-on preservation activities and contributed…
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Tradition and Legacy on El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro - World Heritage Webinar
Through the Lens of the Venice Charter: Ukraine and Cambodia - World Heritage Webinar
Exploring Nature-Culture Relationships at Olympic National Park - World Heritage Webinar
Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)
Have you registered yet for our #WorldHeritageWebinar on Historic Moravian Bethlehem, the U.S.'s newest #WorldHeritageSite? Learn about how Bethlehem was added to the #WorldHeritageList! buff.ly/3Zkxn64 ... See MoreSee Less
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Philadelphia just celebrated 9 years as a World Heritage City. 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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August 2024 E-News - mailchi.mp/worldheritageusa/world-heritage-usa-september-2024-e-news-17801720 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you @ACHP and @GSA for saving these two early skyscrapers in Chicago! As Chair Sara Bronin says, saving buildings like these maintains the special character of Chicago and its history AND is much better for the environment. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLiY-sFSDT0
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The Military Federal Lands Pass: a wonderful part of San Antonio’s World Heritage Festival but also available at all National Parks 🙌Join us tomorrow, Friday September 6, 2024 from 3pm-5pm at Mission San José's Visitor Center for a Military Federal Lands Pass Distribution as part of the World Heritage Festival!
🎖️Veterans and Gold Star Families will receive a free lifetime federal public lands access pass for entry to all US National Parks and Federal Lands!
✨Active duty servicemembers are welcome and are eligible to receive an annual pass for free entry to all US National Parks.
For more event details visit: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=743D7063-EBC3-60B7-3730A115C9BEC35D
To view the Facebook Event visit: www.facebook.com/events/1660952677989780
Image: Two military members alongside the Director of the National Park Service, Chuck Sams and Superintendent of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Christine Jacobs from a previous event in Spring of 2024. ... See MoreSee Less
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Attend our 2024 Symposium addressing Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation at U.S. World Heritage Sites -- 21-22 November in Washington, DC. Learn more: worldheritageusa.org/symposium/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Last chance to register! 2024 International Exchange Program Final Presentations and Closing Ceremony: Thursday, 5 September from 12 – 1:30 PM ET online. Join us to learn about the interns' summer work and to celebrate the culmination of the 40th year of the International Exchange Program! The event is free but please register in advance: buff.ly/3WZVgNr ... See MoreSee Less
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IEP Intern Christl Høj Hansen spent the summer working with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park on museum collections care and management. Learn more about her experience working in the US, interning at an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and what she learned in the article below! Thank you to the team at San Antonio Missions for your hospitality and mentorship, and thank you Mission Heritage Partners for sponsoring Christl to make this internship possible!
Article link: buff.ly/3T4oQjJ
To learn more about the IEP and the other amazing projects our interns completed around the world, join us on September 5th at 12pm ET for the IEP Closing Ceremony and Final Presentations! Register to attend here: buff.ly/4e2XsuA
#iep2024 #internship #culturalheritage #historicpreservation #heritageconservation #museums #collectionscare #IEP #ICOMOS #UNESCO #worldheritageUSA #sanantonio #sanantoniomissions #emergingprofessional #EPWG ... See MoreSee Less
Intern Spotlight: World Heritage USA Intern Christl Høj Hansen (U.S. National Park Service)
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Meet Christl! She is the 2024 World Heritage USA Intern at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Christl works alongside National Park Service staff to learn important job skills and address ...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Yay Christl! We loved having her at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park!
Join us next Thursday online! International Exchange Program (IEP) 2024 Final Presentations and Closing Ceremony - mailchi.mp/worldheritageusa/join-us-international-exchange-program-iep-2024-closing-27800996 ... See MoreSee Less
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