Monuments Conference 2023
We are currently planning the Inaugural Monuments Conference for 2023. In order to plan a conference that suits your needs, we need your help to complete this short survey!
Monuments Toolkit Webinar: Controversial Monuments in Spaces of Regional Conflict
US/ICOMOS Monuments Toolkit Project invites you to our first webinar: Controversial Monuments in Spaces of Regional Conflict June 24, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register for this free online event here: https://usicomos.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/usicomos/eventRegistration.jsp?event=66& This month’s theme covers Controversial Monuments in Spaces of Regional Conflict. Our two guest…
Protests, Social Justice, and Monuments
By Gilbert C. Correa, Monuments Toolkit Project 2020 brought issues related to social justice into focus. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, the world heritage community had to contend with the destruction of problematic monuments during the civil unrest that occurred after the tragic murder of George Floyd in the…
ICOMOS Culture Nature Prize: Apply by 15 June 2022
ICOMOS is launching the ICOMOS Culture-Nature Prize, which will be awarded to support the most promising Culture-Nature initiatives undertaken by our members. Culture-Nature initiatives recognize the interconnections between cultural and natural heritage and rethink how we can protect culture and nature through a comprehensive approach with local communities. Through integrated protection,…
Transnistria Between Peace and War: Free Webinar 2 June 2022, 5 pm CEST
As part of a new US/ICOMOS series on heritage at risk, we are presenting “Transnistria Between Peace and War” with renowned Moldovan scholar Sergiu Musteață, Professor in the History and Geography Department at Ion Creanga Pedagogical State University in Chisinau, Moldova, and member of ICOMOS-Moldova. The session will cover…
Maximize Your Membership with ICOMOS Web Resources
As an International Member of US/ICOMOS you have full access to ICOMOS web resources! By logging in to the ICOMOS site as a member, you can easily access information on International Scientific Committees, the Documentation Centre, and upcoming ICOMOS events; manage your membership details and e-cards; and more. To access…
Ukraine’s Heritage at Risk: Resources
Following our Annual Celebration of World Heritage on 9 April, US/ICOMOS presented a program on Ukraine’s Heritage at Risk with speakers from both Ukraine and the U.S. explaining the history of the conflict and efforts to preserve Ukraine’s heritage. The session included a presentation and a Q&A session with Dr.…
World Heritage USA Profile: Robert G. Stanton
In recognition and appreciation of the years of service our trustees and other preservation leaders have dedicated to furthering World Heritage in the United States, we present this “World Heritage USA Profile,” the first in an occasional series. Our inaugural World Heritage leader is Robert G. “Bob” Stanton, former Director…
We Invite You to Share Your Perspectives on Monuments
US/ICOMOS Monuments Toolkit invites you to share your opinions on monuments and your insights on advocacy training materials. Please click here to take the survey
John R. Monaghan: The Contested Memory of American and Samoan History
By Destiny Heard, Monuments Toolkit The colonial history of America is not new information to many ears, however Asian-American and Pacific Islander histories are understated and absent from school curricula, and subsequently the American collective consciousness. Therefore in honor of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month, this blogpost is dedicated to…
International Exchange Program Summer 2022
Each year, the United States Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS) seeks graduate students and young professionals specialized in historic preservation and heritage conservation to participate in an International Exchange Program (IEP). The IEP provides interns with hands-on experience in a country other than their own.…
Emerging Professionals Virtual Networking Event, 8 pm EDT / 5 pm PDT 7 June 2022
Please join us to hear from and meet Emerging Professional leaders in the heritage field! Register now to network with your peers at 8 pm EDT / 5 pm PDT on Tuesday, 7 June 2022. The event will feature speakers from the ICOMOS Emerging Professionals Working Group (Zoe Leung), ESACH…
Protecting Chaco’s 10-Mile Zone
Please join us in the public premiere of “Protecting Chaco’s 10-Mile Zone,” a mini-documentary produced by Paul Reed and Archaeology Southwest, and filmed and edited by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist David Wallace (David Wallace Visuals). In their own words, Pueblo leaders Chairman Mark Mitchell (All Pueblo Council of Governors and former Governor…
Cultural Heritage and Armed Conflict: the Case of Ukraine
By Meisha Hunter, FAAR, U.S. Committee Chair International Scientific Committee on Water and Heritage Cultural Heritage and Armed Conflict: the Case of Ukraine and a Short History of International Cultural Heritage Protections in Time of War This presentation seeks to illustrate the war not only as a humanitarian crisis, but…
Statement on the Impossibility of Holding the Next World Heritage Committee in Russia or Under the Russian Presidency
On 7 April 2022, the United States and 45 other countries who are party to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention agreed publicly that it was impossible for the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee to be held either in Kazan or under the Russian presidency. They have written an open…
Environmental Justice in the Black Hills
By Destiny Heard, Monuments Toolkit In respect of Earth Day and the seven billion people co-existing with this planet, this blogpost is dedicated to the acknowledgment of the past, present, and future sustainment of environmental justice. One non-profit organization upholding this resolve is the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance,…
Why Should We Celebrate World Heritage?
As we prepare for our 2022 Virtual Celebration of World Heritage this Saturday, April 9, we would like to thank several emerging professional volunteers who have assisted us: Mary Cain, Kelly Cannici, Zvipozvashe Kundai Ngwenya, Maria Goretti Tai, and Emmy Tither. In addition to making phone calls to past attendees,…
Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year is April 9th – Please Join Us!
The US/ICOMOS 2022 Virtual Celebration of World Heritage is Saturday, April 9th, 6-7:30 pm EDT As US/ICOMOS moves into a more inclusive and global advocacy, your support is more critical than ever. Please help underwrite our World Heritage and Conservation-based initiatives and programs by becoming an event sponsor or a…
National Park Service announces nomination of ancient Ohio earthworks to become America’s next UNESCO World Heritage Site
National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: March 24, 2022 Contact: NewsMedia@nps.gov View on NPS.gov National Park Service announces nomination of ancient Ohio earthworks to become America’s next UNESCO World Heritage Site Would join U.S. sites such as Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Statue of Liberty WASHINGTON – The…
Make Plans to Attend the 2022 World Heritage Celebration
Join us virtually on Saturday, April 9th, 6-7:30 pm EDT, to celebrate and toast the 50th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention and the U.S. Tentative List Sites. As US/ICOMOS moves into a more inclusive and global advocacy, your support is more critical than ever. Please help underwrite our growing…