The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 turns fifty years old this year. Click on the image above or visit
www.preservation50.org
to
learn more about this important act and how you can participate in the year-long celebration!
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he mission of the Office of Historic Preservation and the State Historical Resources Commission is to provide leadership and promote the preservation of California's irreplaceable and diverse cultural heritage.
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State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC)
The Commission meets at least four times per year to give citizens an opportunity to participate in public hearings regarding the
identification, registration, and preservation of California's cultural heritage.
2017 Meetings:
February 3 - Sacramento
May 10 - Pasadena
July 28 - TBD
October 27 - TBD
For meeting and general information, please visit the
SHRC webpage
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The National Park System (NPS) marks its 100th anniversary in 2016. Visit the
NPS Centennial
website to learn more about "America's Best Idea" and how you can participate in the centenary commemoration.
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Best Wishes
for the
Holiday Season
and
the New Year
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Surveying the Future of Historic Preservation
The efforts to create a new Statewide Historic Preservation Plan are underway! Development of a State Plan is required by the National Park Service every five years as a condition for receiving funding from the federal Historic Preservation Fund.
As a first step in the development process, we recently launched a survey seeking input on the ways in which people have used the current State Plan (set to expire at the end of 2017), and what directions and focus in historic preservation the next plan should address. We encourage you to take the State Plan Survey, between now and December 16, and share your vision for the future of historic preservation!
Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Picture of Success!
The City of Riverside, Wakeland Housing and Development, and a team of preservation, construction, and community partners,
successfully
restored
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Restoring a Land to its People
As 2016 draws to a close, and with it the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, we wanted to share this story that highlights the broadening understanding of preservation and the intangibles of heritage that bind us to the places and landscapes we choose to save.
In June 2016, the
Stewart's Point Rancheria Kashia Band of Pomo Indians held a special ceremony to mark their return to the coastal lands from which they had been forced to leave 150 years before. The Kashia's return was due to a collaborative effort between the tribe, the ranch family that owned the land, the Trust for Public Lands, and local agencies, resulting in the creation of the
Kashia Coastal Reserve. Once again the Kashia will be caretakers of the lands they had inhabited for thousands of years. As tribal member Billyrene Pinola explained, "This is not just a piece of land to us. It's family. If you don't know your cultural history, your language, your land, you lose your identity. This property brings us back home." The agreement includes a conservation easement to protect the land from development, and adds to the California Coastal Trail.
We encourage you to read the full story in the article
"Home at Last"
by Mary Catherine O'Connor (
Land+People Fall/Winter 2016, The Trust for Public Land).
Billyrene Pinola as quoted in "Home at Last," Mary Catherine O'Connor,
Land+People Fall/Winter 2016, The Trust for Public Land, 32. Photo courtesy of California State Parks.
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News and Updates
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Nominations Now Accepted for 2017 SCA Awards
The Society for California Archaeology (SCA) is now accepting nominations for their 2017 Awards. The awards recognize members who have made significant contributions to the field of archaeology. Visit the awards webpage for details about the award categories and nominating process. The nomination deadline is December 15, 2016.
California Properties Listed on the National Register
Since the first of September, ten more California properties were listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Covina Bowl, Los Angeles County
Hamrick House, Riverside County
Holbrook-Palmer Estate, San Mateo County
Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles County
Miller Red Barn, Santa Clara County
Montebello (shipwreck remains) location restricted
Mrs. Clinton Walker House, Monterey County
Sears, Roebuck & Company Mail Order Building, Los Angeles County
Twin Lakes Fire Tool Cache, Shasta County
For information about each of the listed properties, visit our
Actions Taken webpage. Visit the
Weekly List webpage of the National Park Service to see past and current California listings on the National Register.
News from the ACHP
The
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has released a
policy statement designed to encourage local communities undergoing revitalization to integrate historic preservation principles into their planning and redevelopment efforts. The statement is the result of years of research on the economic impacts and recovery challenges faced by communities and their historic resources following the 2008 recession.
Also in news from the ACHP, President Obama announced that he will appoint Leonard Forsman, chairman of the Suquamish Tribe, to the position of vice chairman of the ACHP. Currently Mr. Forsman serves as chairman of the ACHP's Native American Affairs Committee. Read the full
press release here.
Registration Now Open for SCA 2017 Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the Society for California Archaeology (SCA) 2017 Annual Meeting. The theme for 2017 is "Sharing the Past" and will explore recent research in the central and north-central Sierra Nevada, and the importance of collaborative efforts by Native Americans, archaeologists, and government agencies. The Meeting will take place March 9-12, 2017, at Tenaya Lodge, just outside of Yosemite National Park.
Accepting Nominations for VAF Award
The
Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) is accepting nominations for the 2017 Paul E. Buchanan Award. The award recognizes contributions to the study and preservation of vernacular architecture and the cultural landscape. For more information, visit the
VAF website. The nomination deadline is February 17, 2017.
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Events and Education
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Catch Up on OHP Trainings!
Our 2015-2016 season of webinars and workshops is concluded, but you can still catch any of the sessions you may have missed.
Presentation materials from our Local Government workshops and a variety of other OHP workshops can be found on our
Training and Workshops Archive page.
It's never too late to learn!
California Preservation Foundation Workshops
Visit the
CPF website for the full calendar of education offerings.
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