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 Celebrate African American History Month:
The National Register of Historic Places lists many properties significant for African American History. We take the opportunity of African American History Month to highlight just some of the properties that exemplify the contributions of African American culture and achievement. This month we feature the site of violence for the Freedom Riders at the Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station, or read the fascinating story of the rebuilding of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and learn about the history of the Attucks School in Vinita, Oklahoma. Read more . . .

 

 

 

Weekly Highlight:
Temple B’Nai Israel
Temple B’Nai Israel in Olean, stands as a highly intact example of an early 20th century synagogue in a small city in Western New York. Demonstrating its architect’s knowledge of national trends in synagogue architecture, its design combines a variety of motifs derived from historic southern and eastern European styles, as well as Middle Eastern architecture. Read more . . .

 

 

 

National Register of Historic Places 2012 Webinar Schedule:

The National Register will be presenting webinars on various topics, including GIS, landscapes, context, regulations, and more throughout 2012, check here for registration links.

 

 

NEW NR BROCHURE (pdf 11 MB)

Thanks to you, we've finished our new National Register brochure. The photographs in the brochure were taken by users on Flickr. Thanks to everyone who allowed us to use their photographs and thanks to everyone who has posted photos of NR properties. More

 

 

 

National Register 2012 County Challenge (photo challenge on Flickr)

Did you know almost every county in the United States has at least one place listed in the National Register? Read More

 

 

 

The National Register is on Flickr
See great photographs from our collection, browse through thousands of fantastic images of historic places taken by a nation of people who love historic properties, or post your own work.

 

 

 

Preservation Events

(If you have an event you want published here, contact us.)

The National Register of Historic Places does not endorse or recommend any particular event or conference over any other ones. We have no position on them, we post these events as a service to let you know they exist.

2012

February 2-3, 2012 - ACHP's Section 106 Essentials Training
The Section 106 Essentials is a two-day course designed for those who are new to federal historic preservation compliance or those who want a refresher on the Section 106 regulations and review process.
www.achp.gov/106essentials.html

February 3-4 - Farm and Forest Expo: NH FARMS & FORESTS: OPENING DOORS TO OUR FUTURE
The NH Historical Agricultural Structures Advisory Committee ("the Barn Committee"), the NH Preservation Alliance, and the NH Division of Historical Resources invite you to visit us at the 2012 NH Farm & Forest Expo.
http://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/

February 9, 2012 - Adaptive Reuse of Historic Schools
How can historic school buildings find new life?Join us as we discuss some creative ideas that have been used to save other schools. Suggested donation $5 at the door.
Portland, OR
historicpreservationleague.ning.com/events/adaptive-reuse-of-historic-schools-1

February 17-19, 2012 - The Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference
The Books, Magazines & More Show at the Arts & Crafts Conference features a number of magazines and book publishers, representatives from such historical sites as the Gamble House and Craftsman Farms, sellers of both old and new books and authors signing their works.
Asheville, NC
www.arts-craftsconference.com/booksshowpreview.html

February 24-25, 2012 - Center for Heritage Conservation's 13th Annual Historic Preservation Symposium
The Center for Heritage Conservation's 13th Annual Historic Preservation Symposium will focus on disaster and hazard recovery and prevention on historic structures and landscapes. The research symposium is set for February 24 and 25 at the Texas A&M University’s Langford Architecture Complex's Preston Geren Auditorium.
College Station, TX
archone.tamu.edu/chc/advocacy/symposium2012.html

February 28-29, 2012 - NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Learn about environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, and historic preservation responsibilities and relationships. Assess practical applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act, related environmental regulations, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
Phoenix AZ
www.npi.org/sem-icrec.html

March 2-3, 2012 - Restore Omaha Conference and Exhibition
Since 2005, Restore Omaha has given owners and lovers of older properties a place to gather and learn about restoration and preservation techniques.
Omaha, NE
www.restoreomaha.org

March 5-6, 2012 - Identification and Evaluation of Mid-20th-Century Buildings
Seminar Overview: Discuss how post-World War II structures fit into today’s and tomorrow’s historic preservation patterns.
Tallahassee, FL
www.npi.org/sem-20th.html

March 8-9, 2012 - NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
Seminar Overview: Review the historical context and intent of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as they relate to each other.
Honolulu, HI
www.npi.org/sem-nagpra.html

March 13-14, 2012 - Landscape Preservation: Advanced Tools for Managing Change
In this advanced landscape preservation seminar, explore the sometimes conflicting issues that direct the process of change and decisionmaking for challenging landscapes.
Santa Fe, NM
www.npi.org/sem-ls2.html

March 20-21, 2012 - Landscape Preservation: An Introduction
In this introduction to the basics of cultural landscapes, learn about designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites.
Atlanta, GA
www.npi.org/sem-ls.html

March 24-25, 2012 - Wood in the 21st Century: Design and Preservation of Contemporary & Historic Architecture
An intensive two-day conference on architectural wood 
Cambridge, MA
www.architects.org/committees/historic-resources-committee (then click on "events" on that page)

March 31 - April 1, 2012 - Old House Maintenance for Women
You will be a part of a team of women learning a variety of old house maintenance skills at  the school's headquarters, the historic Lamb-Munger Mansion in the Central Park National Historic District in Hannibal, Missouri.
Hannibal, MO
www.bobyapp.com/belvedere-school/events/2012/03/old-house-maintenance-for-women

June 5-6 - Section 106 Essentials: Portland, ME
http://www.achp.gov/106select.html

June 14-16 - National Rosenwald Schools Conference: 100 Years of Pride, Progress, and Preservation - Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/southern-region/rosenwald-schools/

June 19 - Advanced Section 106: Manchester, NH
http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/southern-region/rosenwald-schools/

July 18-22, 2012 - NAPC Forum 2010 Norfolk VA
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions is pleased to announce its eighth biennial conference National Commission Forum in Norfolk, VA. Forum is the only national conference specifically designed for historic preservation commissions, staff and their local partners.
www.uga.edu/napc/forum2012.htm

 

September 20-23, 2012 - Preserving the Historic Road 2012- Indianapolis IN
We invite you to travel along the Historic National Road to Indianapolis, Indiana for our next conference, September 20-23, 2012.
www.historicroads.org

Monthly Features

African American History Month(February)
Visit this National Register feature that showcases publications, historic properties listed in the National Register, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate African American contributions to American history.

Women's History Month(March)
This National Register feature showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, as well as the designs and achievements illustrating the contribution of women to American history.

Landscape Architecture Month (April)
This National Register feature showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contributions of Landscape Architecture to the Nation's history.

National Park Week (April)
To celebrate National Park Week, the National Register of Historic Places is featuring one of our nation's many treasures, Glacier National Park and its associated cultural resources. Also included are links to the many events occurring in parks this week and the TwHP lesson plan on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
In this National Register feature, learn about historic places listed in the National Register, just a few of the publications, and National Park units significant for their association with the remarkable history and achievements of Asian and Pacific Americans.

Preservation Month (May)
Communities and states throughout the United States celebrating the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Month. Our feature links to many web sites important to historic preservation.

Jewish American Heritage Month (May)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical accomplishments of Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month.

Great Outdoors Month (June)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for Great Outdoors Month.

July: Celebrate Independence Day all month long.

Archeology Month (August)
Archeology is the study of the past ways of life through material remains. During August we promote understanding of this very significant resource type in the National Register.

Back to School: (Early September) The National Register of Historic Places lists many properties significant for education. We are pleased to promote the awareness of and appreciation for education related properties.

Hispanic Heritage (September 15-October 15)
Visit this National Register feature highlighting various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that deal directly with the ingenuity, creativity, and cultural and political experiences of Hispanic Americans.

Explore American Indian Heritage Month (November)
This feature highlights various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that recognize the events and lifeways, the designs and achievements of American Indians.

Veterans Day (November)
The National Register is pleased to recognize and pay tribute to our veterans

Maritime Heritage (December)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for historic aids to navigation and their role in maritime heritage.