Preservation Georgia online, Aug. 19-23, 2002

Preservation Georgia Online August 19 - 23, 2002
In this issue:
HPD STAFF NEWS
NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS
NEW DNR VIDEO CATALOG AVAILABLE
NEW NTHP PROGRAM FOR ASSOCIATE SITES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ASHANTILLY CENTER
PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
PRESERVATION CALENDAR
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HPD STAFF NEWS
Dean Baker has joined HPD as our new Architectural Review Officer for transportation enhancement projects. Dean has a Masters in Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University and a Masters in City and Regional Planning from the College of Architecture, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture, Clemson University, South Carolina. He has worked in planning and preservation at the local government level, with the cities of Roswell and Woodstock and, more recently, as conservation consultant for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Northern District Auckland, New Zealand. Dean can be reached at 404-657-1043.
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NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS
The following properties were listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 9:
The Alfred and Jane Ables House, located east of Buena Vista in Marion County.
The Metter High School, located at the corner of College Street and Vertia Street in downtown Metter, Candler County.
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NEW DNR VIDEO CATALOG AVAILABLE
Can't find good local programming at your neighborhood Blockbuster? The Department of Natural Resources offers more than 50 award-winning videos in its new Film & Video Catalog. Offering the best in history, wildlife and outdoor adventures in Georgia, these videos can be

purchased for your collection or borrowed at no charge. To request a catalog or to order videos, call Marlene Turner at 404-657-9851, email her at marlenet@dnr.state.ga.us or visit us on the web at www.gadnrfilms.com.
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NEW NTHP PROGRAM FOR ASSOCIATE SITES
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is accepting applications for its Historic Artists' Homes and Studios group of Associate Sites. The expansion of these historic sites is made possible by a $350,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation awarded earlier this year to identify and preserve American art-related historic sites and collections. The deadline for application is September 13, 2002. For more information, visit the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios Fact Sheet at http://trustwork.nthp.org/associate_sites/fact_sheet_hahs.html. Interested parties can also call (202) 588-6074, or e-mail questions to: Associate_Sites@nthp.org
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ASHANTILLY CENTER
Executive Director position for Ashantilly Center, a new and developing educational center located in the coastal Georgia city of Darien, McIntosh County. The director will oversee the restoration of the House, Gardens and historic Print Shop. Responsibilities include: performing major fundraising for the site through grants, events, and membership drives; acting as liaison to the community; developing educational programming suitable for schools, potential donors, and civic groups; overseeing the training of volunteers. The director will also be responsible for preparing the site to open to the public. Requirements: B.A. in Liberal Arts preferably in related field (History, Museum Studies, Historic Preservation); some on-the-job experience a plus. Send letter of interest and resume to Ashantilly Center, PO Box 1449, Darien, GA 31305. Deadline for applications is September 30, 2002.
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PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
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PRESERVATION CALENDAR
- new listings:
August 28 Urban Design Commission Meeting Atlanta 404-330-6200
September 14 Premiere of GPTV's documentary, Georgia's Civil War - Morrow contact Barbara Bird at 770-471-2227 or via e-mail at crm2865@bn.com
November 1 2 3rd International Preservation Forum, Land Interests: Changing Approaches to Preserving Historic Landscapes Newport, RI tel. 401-847-1000, ext. 154 or acprog@newportmansions.org
November 8 (final) Governor's Commission on Georgia History and Historical Tourism public hearing Americus Jackson@cviog.uga.edu
June 22 26 Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums Annual Meeting and Conference Princeton, NJ - http://www.alhfam.org/welcome.html
- upcoming events:
August 24 African American History of Oakland tour - Oakland Cemetery Atlanta 404688-2107 or marla@oaklandcemetery.com
August 26 28 3rd Biennial Celebrating Rural Georgia Conference Dublin 706-583-2736. or www.celebratingruralgeorgia.org
August 28 Urban Design Commission Meeting Atlanta 404-330-6200
SEPTEMBER - Latino Heritage Month
September 10 Georgia Archives free lecture Georgia Resources - 404-651-6474 www.GeorgiaArchives.org.
September 10 -14 Association for Preservation Technology's International Annual Conference Toronto 630-968-6400 or www.apti.org.
September 11 - Atlanta Preservation Center's special guided walking tour to celebrate the American spirit and the skyscraper - free tour begins at noon at the Candler Building, 127 Peachtree Street - 404-688-3353 - www.preserveatlanta.com/WalkingTours.htm
September 11 13 World Canals Conference Montreal www.canaldelachine.qc.ca

September 14 Brownings Day Celebration Tucker 770-938-3861
September 14 Premiere of GPTV's documentary, Georgia's Civil War - Morrow contact Barbara Bird at 770-471-2227 or via e-mail at crm2865@bn.com
September 17 18 Communicate, Collaborate and Cooperate: 2002 Georgia Conference on Service & Volunteerism - Macon www.dca.state.ga.us/announce/index.html
September 18 GAAHPN Steering Committee Meeting Atlanta - 404-656-4768
September 19 20 Cultural / Heritage Tourism Alliance Annual Conference - Pittsburgh careens@gpcvb.org or call Careen Szarmach at 412-281-0482, ext. 3133.
September 20 Saving Georgia's Landscape: A Call to Action, The Georgia Conservancy annual conference - Atlanta www.georgiaconservancy.org/Events/List.asp
September 22 Powers Family Cabin Dedication Ceremony - Cobb Landmarks -East Cobb www.cobblandmarks.com
September 25-27 - Georgia Planning Association conference - Jekyll Island www.georgiaplanning.org/gpa_conference_info.htm
September 25-27 - Fire Protection of Historic Properties Workshop Philadelphia randy_biallas@nps.gov or www.nfpa.org
September 25 28 American Association for State and Local History (AASLH): The Many Faces of History Annual Meeting Portland, Oregon www.aaslh.org
September 26 Historic Chattahoochee Commission 20th Annual Supper Meeting Columbus 334-687-9755 or hcc@alalinc.net
September 26 28 1st Biennial Urban History Association Conference Pittsburgh www.unl.edu/uha/conf.html
September 26 28 From Shingles to Columns: 6th Annual Conference on Cultural and Historic Preservation Newport, RI - www.salve.edu/historic.html
September 27 National Register Review Board meeting Monticello 404-651-5911; ariel_lambert@mail.dnr.state.ga.us
September 28 October 1 - AASHTO Annual Meeting Nashville - www.aashto.org
September 30 October 4 - Introduction to the Management of Museum Collections workshop The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies - Washington, D.C. http://museumstudies.si.edu/workshops&seminars/colmgt.htm.
September 30 October 1 Developing Intown Housing Conference Urban Land Institute Chicago http://planet.uli.org/DK/Inst/pl_Inst_Conf_Chicago_fst.html