The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a non-governmental international organization dedicated to the conservation of the world's monuments and sites. The U.S. National Committee of ICOMOS (US/ICOMOS) is part of this worldwide network of people, institutions, government agencies, and private corporations who support the preservation of our global cultural heritage. Get involved with international preservation by joining US/ICOMOS today and receive your 2012 ICOMOS Card (for Institutional, International and Young Professional members), good for free or discounted entry to museums and historic sites around the world. Or show your support for the preservation of our global cultural heritage by making a donation. US/ICOMOS is a private, non-profit, non-governmental organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Report on the 14th International Symposium (2011)
Published by admin on January 23rd, 2012
14th US/ICOMOS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
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Underground Railroad Conference to be held in St. Augustine, June 20-24, 2012
Published by admin on December 22nd, 2011
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Call for Papers: World Heritage in the Americas
Published by admin on November 21st, 2011
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15th Annual US/ICOMOS International SymposiumWorld Heritage in the Americas: Confluence of Cultures
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Host an Intern or Travel Abroad: 2012 International Exchange
Published by admin on November 16th, 2011
US/ICOMOS expects to support a number of internships overseas and within the United States in historic preservation during the course of 2012. This program provides unparalleled opportunities for preservationists early in their careers to gain hands-on experience in a country other than their own. The program is geared toward those nearing the end of graduate school or with 1-3 years of professional experience. Placements are made by matching the skills/experience of each applicant with the needs of each host organization. |
US/ICOMOS Names New Director
Published by admin on August 23rd, 2011
 The US/ICOMOS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it has named Donald G. Jones to be its Director. Dr. Jones joined US/ICOMOS in August 2003 as Director of Programs. In this capacity, Dr. Jones was responsible for the US/ICOMOS International Exchange Program, the US/ICOMOS annual symposium, US/ICOMOS membership, and other programs and activities. |
Report on the
15th Annual US/ICOMOS International Scientific Symposium
The year 2012 will be the 40th anniversary of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention, and we wish to celebrate this event with ICOMOS colleagues from all the Americas, with the intent to launch a permanent process of regional cooperation that will ensure greater participation and contributions to the spirit and the aims of the Convention.