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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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World Heritage USA / ICOMOS USA Welcome New Staff

September 4, 2024

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

August 20, 2024

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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El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (The Royal Inland Road) was a trade route extending 1,600 miles from present-day Mexico City, Mexico, to Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo), New Mexico in the United States. It was the northernmost of the four major “royal roads” linking Mexico City to its major tributaries during the Spanish colonial era and remained in use for nearly three centuries. Not only was the Camino essential for communication, but it was also the main thoroughfare for the transportation of silver, earning it the nickname, the “Silver Route.”

In 2010, 55 sites and five existing UNESCO World Heritage Sites along Mexico’s section of el Camino Real de Tierra Adentro were collectively added to the World Heritage List. On the U.S. side, the 404 mile section of the route stretching through Texas and New Mexico was proclaimed the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail in 2000 and became part of the National Historic Trail system. Today, there is growing interest in inscribing the U.S. section of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro along with the Mexican sites already included on the World Heritage Site.

During this webinar, we were joined by Michael Romero Taylor, Senior Advisor of the U.S. / Mexico Binational Nominations Initiative and Gilbert Correra, Coordinator of the U.S. / Mexico Binational Nominations Initiative, to learn about the history of the trail and its significance to both the U.S. and Mexico, as well as the challenges faced by those advocating for the inscription of the U.S. section of the trail.

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00:00 Welcome Remarks and Introductions - Destry Jarvis, Vice President of World Heritage USA
06:00 The History of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro in the U.S. and Mexico - Michael Romero Taylor, Senior Advisor of the U.S. / Mexico Binational Nominations Initiative
29:30 The Binational Nomination Initiative - Gilbert Correra, Coordinator of the U.S. / Mexico Binational Nominations Initiative
40:12 Q&A

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Tradition and Legacy on El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro - World Heritage Webinar

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April 18th is the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS)! This annual event, established by ICOMOS in 1982, provides an opportunity for enthusiasts and organizations around the world to come together and celebrate the importance of cultural heritage.

The theme of this year’s IDMS, “Disasters & Conflicts Through the Lens of the Venice Charter,” celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Venice Charter. However, it also challenges us to think critically about the document’s main ideas given the context in which it was written, and the context in which we find ourselves today: sixty years after its adoption, the world faces a climate emergency, a growing number of natural disasters, and armed conflicts destroying cultural sites and displacing communities on a massive scale.

In keeping with this theme, our April World Heritage Webinar delved into the history of the Venice Charter and its influence on heritage conservation practice. Through case studies presented by experts from the World Monuments Fund involved in heritage safeguarding in Ukraine and post-conflict recovery in Cambodia, we asked questions such as, “What is the Venice Charter’s role in guiding conservation, both during and after conflict?” and “Is the Venice Charter still fit for its purpose?” We also examined how conflict threatens cultural heritage beyond physical destruction and how this creates challenges for conservation

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00:00 Welcome Remarks and Introductions - Douglas Comer, President of World Heritage USA and Destry Jarvis, Vice President of World Heritage USA
04:58 The Venice Charter - Roger Negredo, World Heritage Consultant and Researcher
21:26 Heritage Protection and Conservation During Conflict - Kateryna Goncharova, Ukraine Heritage Crisis Specialist at World Monuments Fund
38:17 Post-Conflict Recovery - Jonathan Bell, Vice President of Programs at World Monuments Fund
54:45 Q&A

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.

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Through the Lens of the Venice Charter: Ukraine and Cambodia - World Heritage Webinar

World Heritage USA 559 views April 26, 2024 12:30 pm

Olympic National Park and World Heritage Site in Washington State is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems, including glacier-clad peaks, extensive alpine meadows, and miles of wild coastline. Designated a national park in 1938, Olympic was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1981 for its remarkable beauty, vast protected temperate rainforest, and its complex and varied vegetation zones and habitats. The Olympic region has also served as a home to tribal peoples for over twelve thousand years, many of whom maintain traditional connections to the land and waters of the Park.

We invite you to join Superintendent Sula Jacobs and Senior Fisheries Biologist, Pat Crain, to learn about the nature and culture that make up Olympic National Park and World Heritage Site. Topics will include dam removal, salmon run reconstruction, and indigenous heritage in the park followed by a Q&A.

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00:00 Welcome Remarks and Introductions - Douglas Comer, President of World Heritage USA and Destry Jarvis, Vice President of World Heritage USA
02:55 Sula Jacobs, Olympic National Park Superintendent
10:40 Patrick Crain, Senior Fisheries Biologist
52:25 Q&A

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/gift/icomos-usa

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Exploring Nature-Culture Relationships at Olympic National Park - World Heritage Webinar

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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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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

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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!

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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 ...

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