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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We’re Hiring: Communications Coordinator Sought

ICOMOS-USA is offering a part-time position as Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator will work approximately 15 hours per week, and will be responsible for social media content and distribution, website maintenance, and our monthly newsletter.  Responsibilities The Communications Coordinator will report to the COO and will work alongside our administrative…

Catching Up with the Jefferson Davis Statue

Photograph of the Jefferson Davis statue exhibit.
The Jefferson Davis Statue of Richmond, Virginia’s Monument Avenue is one of the most notorious monuments of oppression. It came into widespread public focus during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. However, for several years before those protests, museums and archives around Richmond proposed plans for reinterpreting or removing the…
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Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)

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ICOMOS-USA is hiring: part-time remote Communications Coordinator sought to write and produce newsletter, update website, and create social media and marketing communications. Must be able to work in the U.S. Apply by December 13! buff.ly/49ju563 ... See MoreSee Less

ICOMOS-USA is hiring: part-time remote Communications Coordinator sought to write and produce newsletter, update website, and create social media and marketing communications. Must be able to work in the U.S. Apply by December 13! https://buff.ly/49ju563

We’re making great progress this #GivingTuesday2024, but we’re still $2,490 away from reaching our $5,000 goal! 🌟

Every dollar counts, and your gift can help us unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer once we hit our goal. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the International Exchange Program (IEP), which has provided hundreds of young professionals from over 70 countries with life-changing opportunities to gain hands-on experience in cultural heritage preservation, connect with global experts, and deepen their understanding of heritage and community.

Together, we can celebrate this milestone and ensure the IEP continues to inspire and empower the next generation of heritage leaders. Don’t wait—make your gift now and help us cross the finish line!

Make your #GivingTuesday gift now: buff.ly/3CxbRl8 and double your impact!
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We’re making great progress this #GivingTuesday2024, but we’re still $2,490 away from reaching our $5,000 goal! 🌟

Every dollar counts, and your gift can help us unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer once we hit our goal. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the International Exchange Program (IEP), which has provided hundreds of young professionals from over 70 countries with life-changing opportunities to gain hands-on experience in cultural heritage preservation, connect with global experts, and deepen their understanding of heritage and community. 

Together, we can celebrate this milestone and ensure the IEP continues to inspire and empower the next generation of heritage leaders. Don’t wait—make your gift now and help us cross the finish line! 

Make your #GivingTuesday gift now: https://buff.ly/3CxbRl8 and double your impact!Image attachmentImage attachment

#GivingTuesday2024 Update: We’re Halfway There!

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our #GivingTuesday campaign! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially reached halfway to our $5,000 goal. If we can raise another $2,500 by midnight, we’ll unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer, doubling your impact!

Today’s spotlight is on Niloofar, an IEP alumna who interned with the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation in 2023. Reflecting on her experience, she shared: "Working with the Office of Historic Preservation in San Antonio was transformative. I connected heritage with local artists, explored art and culture, and learned to preserve historic districts while engaging with global experts on the link between heritage and community."

Your support for the International Exchange Program empowers young professionals like Niloofar to gain hands-on experience in cultural preservation and strengthen community connections. Help us unlock this incredible matching opportunity and fuel our mission to inspire the next generation of heritage leaders.

Make your #GivingTuesday gift now and double your impact: buff.ly/3CxbRl8!
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#GivingTuesday2024 Update: We’re Halfway There!

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our #GivingTuesday campaign! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially reached halfway to our $5,000 goal. If we can raise another $2,500 by midnight, we’ll unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer, doubling your impact!

Today’s spotlight is on Niloofar, an IEP alumna who interned with the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation in 2023. Reflecting on her experience, she shared: Working with the Office of Historic Preservation in San Antonio was transformative. I connected heritage with local artists, explored art and culture, and learned to preserve historic districts while engaging with global experts on the link between heritage and community.

Your support for the International Exchange Program empowers young professionals like Niloofar to gain hands-on experience in cultural preservation and strengthen community connections. Help us unlock this incredible matching opportunity and fuel our mission to inspire the next generation of heritage leaders.

Make your #GivingTuesday gift now and double your impact: https://buff.ly/3CxbRl8!Image attachmentImage attachment

#GivingTuesday2024 has arrived!

Thank you to all who have already donated to our month-long #GivingTuesday campaign! Today's Giving Tuesday spotlight is Janet, an IEP alumna who interned at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail in Alabama. She stated, “The highlight of my IEP exchange was the people and community. Hosting events at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail connected me with Civil Rights legends, expanding my network and deepening my understanding of history. Facilitating these events boosted my confidence and communication skills.”

Your support for the International Exchange Program helps empower young professionals like Janet gain valuable insights into cultural preservation and deepen their connections with local communities. Help us unlock our $5,000 dollar-for-dollar match by making your #GivingTuesday gift to fuel our mission before the clock strikes midnight!

🔗 Make your #GivingTuesday gift now: tinyurl.com/2frwv3dh!
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#GivingTuesday2024 has arrived!

Thank you to all who have already donated to our month-long #GivingTuesday campaign! Todays Giving Tuesday spotlight is Janet, an IEP alumna who interned at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail in Alabama. She stated, “The highlight of my IEP exchange was the people and community. Hosting events at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail connected me with Civil Rights legends, expanding my network and deepening my understanding of history. Facilitating these events boosted my confidence and communication skills.”

Your support for the International Exchange Program helps empower young professionals like Janet gain valuable insights into cultural preservation and deepen their connections with local communities. Help us unlock our $5,000 dollar-for-dollar match by making your #GivingTuesday gift to fuel our mission before the clock strikes midnight! 

🔗 Make your #GivingTuesday gift now: https://tinyurl.com/2frwv3dh!Image attachmentImage attachment

The Soldiers' Monument in Santa Fe, New Mexico has a long history of protest for its offensive nature. Although a final decision has not been made as to how the monument should be handled, Santa Fe is actively exploring the best course of action.

Learn more about monuments of oppression to Indigenous people from our podcast episode, "Native American Narratives with Laura Harris." worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/podcast/
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The Soldiers Monument in Santa Fe, New Mexico has a long history of protest for its offensive nature. Although a final decision has not been made as to how the monument should be handled, Santa Fe is actively exploring the best course of action. 

Learn more about monuments of oppression to Indigenous people from our podcast episode, Native American Narratives with Laura Harris. https://worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/podcast/Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

With just one week left in our #GivingTuesday campaign, we're aiming to inspire 100 donations of $50 or more to support the International Exchange Program (IEP). We're only 16 donations away from reaching the halfway mark of our $5,000 goal, which will unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far—your generosity is helping create transformative experiences for every IEP participant!

This week, we're shining a spotlight on IEP alumna Jennifer, who interned with the National Parks Service (Outer Banks), North Carolina in 2003. She shared, “Working with the National Parks Service on the Outer Banks gave me invaluable experience preserving historic buildings in a challenging coastal environment. Those memories have shaped my career—I now run a heritage consultancy in the UK and highly recommend the IEP to others.”

By supporting the International Exchange Program this #GivingTuesday, you can help empower young professionals like Jennifer gain invaluable insights and experiences that shape their careers and broaden their perspectives. Donate today buff.ly/3CxbRl8 and help us unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from our friends Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer!
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With just one week left in our #GivingTuesday campaign, were aiming to inspire 100 donations of $50 or more to support the International Exchange Program (IEP). Were only 16 donations away from reaching the halfway mark of our $5,000 goal, which will unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far—your generosity is helping create transformative experiences for every IEP participant!

This week, were shining a spotlight on IEP alumna Jennifer, who interned with the National Parks Service (Outer Banks), North Carolina in 2003. She shared, “Working with the National Parks Service on the Outer Banks gave me invaluable experience preserving historic buildings in a challenging coastal environment. Those memories have shaped my career—I now run a heritage consultancy in the UK and highly recommend the IEP to others.”

By supporting the International Exchange Program this #GivingTuesday, you can help empower young professionals like Jennifer gain invaluable insights and experiences that shape their careers and broaden their perspectives. Donate today https://buff.ly/3CxbRl8 and help us unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from our friends Ellen Delage and Douglas C. Comer!Image attachmentImage attachment
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At our 2024 Conference and Symposium, we had the privilege to hear from two wonderful keynote speakers: Dr. Patrick Gonzalez and Dr. Gary Machlis.

Dr. Gonzalez spoke on human impact on climate change, highlighting the importance of our own actions in protecting our monuments, sites, and the world.

Dr. Machlis spoke on considering justice as we combat the climate crisis. He emphasized the importance of considering all communities, especially the most vulnerable, as we prepare for disaster.

Thank you to both speakers as well as everyone else who came to the annual conference!

#worldheritageusa #ICOMOS #monumentsandsites #WorldHeritageSites #climatechange
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At our 2024 Conference and Symposium, we had the privilege to hear from two wonderful keynote speakers: Dr. Patrick Gonzalez and Dr. Gary Machlis. 

Dr. Gonzalez spoke on human impact on climate change, highlighting the importance of our own actions in protecting our monuments, sites, and the world. 

Dr. Machlis spoke on considering justice as we combat the climate crisis. He emphasized the importance of considering all communities, especially the most vulnerable, as we prepare for disaster. 

Thank you to both speakers as well as everyone else who came to the annual conference!

#worldheritageusa #icomos #monumentsandsites #worldheritagesites #climatechangeImage attachment
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