Recognizing the need to reach more people who care about our shared global heritage, the board of trustees has decided to adopt the public-facing name World Heritage USA. We remain officially the United States National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, the primary U.S. organization supporting the World Heritage Convention and a wide spectrum of preservation activity both in the U.S. and abroad.
This effort is a refinement of our mission and programs: to promote the conservation of heritage globally while fostering connections to the international heritage community. We accomplish this through advocacy, education, and the exchange of people and ideas. Our International Members will continue to be ICOMOS members and our relationship within ICOMOS will not change.
Annual Meeting 2025
International Approaches to Monument Removal, Relocation, and Reinterpretation
Benis Che Nchang Epse Sema - IEP Intern with the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (World Heritage USA) promotes the conservation of world heritage and stronger connections to the global heritage community through advocacy, education, and the international exchange of people and ideas.
Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)
Read the latest blog post from the Monuments Toolkit, "Selective History: The Events that Monuments Choose to Remember." ... See MoreSee Less
Selective History: The Events that Monuments Choose to Remember - World Heritage USA
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This blog post discusses PBS Pinchback, the first Black governor, and the selective history of the Battle of Liberty Place monument.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
📣 Two weeks left to apply as an intern for the 2026 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✨
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📣 One month left to apply as Host Organization for the 2026 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-hosts/
We look forward to reviewing your applications! Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you
have any questions✨
#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage
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"Making a Monument: A Conversation with Harmonia Rosales," is out now. Listen at www.buzzsprout.com/1949299/episodes/18338619 ... See MoreSee Less
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The final Monumental Project podcast episode of the year is out this Friday. Listen to "Making a Monument" to hear from Harmonia Rosales and her process of creating the new "Unbound" monument in Boston, Massachusetts. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Us on December 8!
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) is one of our nation’s most iconic historic landmarks — standing proudly next to the White House for over 150 years. Now, it faces a serious threat.
President Trump’s administration has proposed abrading and painting the EEOB’s original historic stone exterior white — a change that preservation experts say would cause irreversible damage, violate federal preservation laws, and create enormous long-term costs for taxpayers.
That’s why DC Preservation League, Cultural Heritage Partners, and other advocates have taken this fight to court. Your presence matters.
Hearing on Preliminary Injunction
📍 E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse
333 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 — Courtroom 24A
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
(Arrive by 9:30 AM to clear security)
A preliminary injunction would pause any harmful work while the court determines whether the government must follow the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other critical protections.
How you can help:
Join preservation advocates in the courtroom to show the strong public support for safeguarding our heritage. This isn’t just another federal building — it’s part of our shared national story.
Spread the word — share this post with others who care about preservation, environmental review, and responsible stewardship of public buildings.
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Heritage is more than monuments; it’s the living traditions, stories, and places that inspire us.
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to:
🌍Build partnerships that protect heritage across borders,
🏛️Advance new World Heritage nominations to safeguard sites of global importance,
📚Expand education programs connecting students and professionals with preservation tools,
🌱Advocate for sustainable tourism and climate strategies that protect communities and culture.
On #GivingTuesday, your gift ensures this vital work continues, keeping heritage alive as a source of hope and inspiration for generations to come.
Join us in protecting heritage. Click the link in bio or visit usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate to give now.
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📣 One month left to apply as an intern for the 2026 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✨
#iep2026 #worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #Preservation #emergingprofessionals ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 World Heritage USA is now accepting Host Applications for the 2026 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-hosts/
We look forward to reviewing your applications in the coming months ✨Contact programs@WorldHeritageUSA.org if you have any questions
#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage
#conservation #Preservation #emergingprofessionals #iep2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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