US/ICOMOS - U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites

About US/ICOMOS

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:03:31 -0500

US/ICOMOS fosters heritage conservation and historic preservation at the national and international levels through education and training, international exchanges of people and information, technical assistance, documentation, advocacy and other activities consistent with the goals of ICOMOS and through collaboration with other organizations.

International Exchange Program

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:42:20 -0500

Since the US/ICOMOS International Exchange Program was created in 1984, more than 600 young preservation professionals and over 70 countries have participated.

13th Annual US/ICOMOS International Symposium

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:35:12 -0500

13th Annual US/ICOMOS International Symposium
in partnership with The World Bank
and co-sponsored by the National Park Service

AT WHAT COST?
Social and Economic Pressures on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites

20-22 May, 2010, Washington, DC

Earthquake in Haiti - Letter from ICOMOS President

Don Jones — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:04:11 -0600

The horrifying news about the earthquake in from Haiti give all indications of major devastation and loss. Once the immediate human relief effort is over, I call on all ICOMOS to come together in solidarity to help in whatever way we can with the heritage recovery process.

Blue Shield Statement on Haiti Earthquake

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:51:01 -0600

The Blue Shield expresses its sorrow and solidarity with the population of Haiti for the loss of lives and the destruction caused by the earthquake which occurred on 12th January.

Call for Nominations: US/ICOMOS Board Members

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:09:31 -0600

The Nominating Committee of the US/ICOMOS Board of Trustees is hereby soliciting nominations of members to stand for election to fill up to five vacancies that will exist on the Board of Trustees. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are truly passionate about international cooperation in heritage conservation to make a difference.

Elections will be held at the annual meeting May 20, 2010, to be held in conjunction with the 13th US/ICOMOS International Symposium in Washington, DC (May 20-22, 2010).

Call for Nominations: 2010 Ann Webster Smith Award for International Heritage Achievement

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:22:17 -0600

The work and achievements of Ann Webster Smith as a champion in building a global culture of protection for the cultural heritage of the entire world were prolific and varied. For three decades Ms Smith was at the very core of the dreamers and doers who nurtured ICOMOS to its maturity, personifying a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

Notes from the field; Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 9-12, 2010

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:26:48 -0600

by Annie Sauser, LEED AP, of John Milner Associates, Inc.