Your Connection to the World's Heritage
World Heritage USA supports the work of the U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS-USA), an organization that is part of a global network dedicated to preservation of the world’s cultural heritage. Our activities provide a gateway for U.S. citizens to experience and participate in international heritage conservation programs and activities and for the international community to learn about the rich and diverse heritage of our nation. In doing so, we uphold and advance the broad goals of ICOMOS, the World Heritage Convention, and the preservation of cultural heritage globally.
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Meet Our New Program Director of the Monuments Toolkit Project- Diana Hernandez

Diana Hernández is a public historian, educator, and cultural heritage practitioner with a focus on community based preservation and descendant centered interpretation. Her work spans the documentation of unmarked burial grounds and other cultural landscapes across the United States and Latin America. She holds a Master of Science in Historic…

Meet Our New Programs Coordinator-Janice Harrington

Janice Harrington is our new Programs Coordinator. She has experience in cultural heritage and design education, as well as international training programs. Janice has taught lecture courses in the history of design and architecture, as well as design studios with a focus on software programs such as AutoCad and Adobe…

Welcome Message from Our New President, Milford Wayne Donaldson

ICOMOS-USA and World Heritage USA President’s Message, Milford Wayne Donaldson Happy New Year I am truly honored to be elected the newly elected President of ICOMOS-USA and World Heritage USA. This is a responsibility I do not take lightly, and I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence you…

Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)

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Every gift to World Heritage USA fuels real impact. Your support helps U.S. citizens participate in international conservation efforts, uplifts emerging heritage professionals, and ensures that the world can learn from the rich and diverse heritage of the United States.

Preservation isn’t abstract; it’s people, places, and stories. And your generosity keeps them alive. Give today at: worldheritageusa.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate
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Today marks the official launch of World Heritage USA, and we’re inviting you to join us. Our mission is simple and urgent: to protect the cultural and historic places that tell humanity’s story. These places connect us across borders, generations, and cultures, yet many are increasingly at risk from climate change, conflict, and development pressures.

By joining the World Heritage USA Supporters Campaign, you help turn preservation into action. Your gift strengthens the work of ICOMOS‑USA, supports emerging heritage professionals, and ensures the world can continue learning from the rich and diverse heritage of the United States.

Become a World Heritage USA Supporter today and help protect the past for the future.

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Season 4 of The Monumental Project podcast is officially underway! Tune into the first episode, "Community Made Monuments" with the (Un)Set in Stone project at worldheritageusa.org/monumentstoolkit/podcast/. ... See MoreSee Less

📣 One week left to apply as Host Organization for the 2026 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:
- Documentation / Research 📚
- Cultural Mapping 🗺
- Preventive Conservation 🎨🛠
- Site / Impact Assessment 󰠴
- Developing Interpretation Strategies 💭
- Creating Management Plans 󰞦
- And More!

🔗 For more information about the IEP , how to apply, and application deadlines, click here:
worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-hosts/

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
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📣 Two weeks left to apply as Host Organization for the 2026 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:
- Documentation / Research 📚
- Cultural Mapping 🗺
- Preventive Conservation 🎨🛠
- Site / Impact Assessment 󰠴
- Developing Interpretation Strategies 💭
- Creating Management Plans 󰞦
- And More!

🔗 For more information about the IEP , how to apply, and application deadlines, click here:
worldheritageusa.org/internship/information-for-hosts/

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 #iep2026
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📣 One week left to apply as an intern for the 2026 International Exchange Program!!!

World Heritage USA is looking for graduate students or emerging professionals who are interested in strengthening professional heritage skills while gaining international experience

Since 1984, the IEP has helped foster lifelong relationships between interns and their host organizations, creating a global network of heritage professionals. These connections have resulted in continued collaboration between people, communities, and organizations on heritage projects around the world

🔗 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✨

#iep2026 #worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #preservation #emergingprofessionals
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Welcome to Barbara Rose Johns at the Capitol building! #monuments #MonumentsToolkit #BarbaraRoseJohns ... See MoreSee Less

📣 Two weeks left to apply as an intern for the 2026 International Exchange Program!!!

World Heritage USA is looking for graduate students or emerging professionals who are interested in strengthening professional heritage skills while gaining international experience

Since 1984, the IEP has helped foster lifelong relationships between interns and their host
organizations, creating a global network of heritage professionals. These connections have resulted
in continued collaboration between people, communities, and organizations on heritage projects around the world

🔗 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✨

#iep2026 #worldheritageusa #worldheritage #internship #opportunity #ICOMOS #CulturalHeritage #conservation #preservation #emergingprofessionals
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