Proposed Cuts to National Park Service Funding Raise Concerns
Proposals emerging from the House Ways and Means Committee could significantly impact the National Park Service (NPS) and its efforts to address climate change and protect public lands. Among the proposed measures are plans to “sell federal lands” and rescind $132 million authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding…
This week's #MonumentsToolkit highlight is the Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in Singapore. ... See MoreSee Less
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This International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mark 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. Since then, the Stumbling Stones have developed into an international memorial to more than 61,000 victims of the Holocaust.
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Monumento às Bandeiras is one of the most controversial monuments in Brazil. Although the monument remains in the status quo, it regularly sparks conversation in the country about the complexity of the nation's history. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow! Ei monument ta khub iconic, kintu tar shathe controversy tao besh jotil! Brazil er itihasher complexity niye alochona choltei thake.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from World Heritage USA. As we use today to reflect on both King's legacy and Black American history, we invite you to learn more about our Monuments Toolkit project and the work we're doing to correct racial injustices in the United States and world. worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/ ... See MoreSee Less
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In 1908, Springfield, Illinois was the site of one of the most notorious acts of violence against Black Americans. Today, the site is a national monument.
Learn more about it from our blog post at worldheritageusa.org/1908-springfield-race-riot-site/. ... See MoreSee Less
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January 2025 E-News - mailchi.mp/worldheritageusa/world-heritage-usa-december-2024-e-news-18155674 ... See MoreSee Less
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World Heritage USA and ICOMOS-USA stand in solidarity with the communities, first responders, and organizations impacted by the recent devastating California wildfires. These fires threaten not only lives and landscapes but also irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage. We are committed to supporting efforts that safeguard these treasures and address the urgent need for resilience in the face of climate change. Together, we can protect the stories and beauty that connect us to our shared history for future generations.
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📣 One week left to apply as Host Organization for the 2025 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:
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- Cultural Mapping 🗺
- Preventive Conservation 🎨🛠
- Site / Impact Assessment 👷🏾♀️
- Developing Interpretation Strategies 💭
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🔗 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✨
#worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #preservation #EmergingProfessionals #iep2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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It is a pity I just saw this. I am an ICOMOS member in Mx since 1982 and the NGO Amigos de Cuauhtinchan has worked for over 40 years in different programs, some with the World Monuments Fund and other organizations. Please let me know when the next opportunity comes.
Good news for the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia: @OkefenokeeNWR will be nominated as a World Heritage Site! buff.ly/4abFWDn ... See MoreSee Less
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