Preservation Georgia online, Apr. 14-18, 2003

Preservation Georgia Online April 14 - 18, 2003
In this issue:
MAY IS ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH IN GEORGIA
INTRODUCTION TO SECTION 106 WORKSHOP
NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT OLD FORT JACKSON
NTHP'S EMERGING PRESERVATION LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
PRESERVATION CALENDAR
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MAY IS ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH IN GEORGIA
Preserve Our Landmark Places is the theme for this year's Georgia Historic Preservation Month. Georgians are encouraged to celebrate our diverse history and how historic preservation helps save our heritage. Events will take place in communities across the state. Check the Preservation Calendar on our Web site at www.gashpo.org under What's New for a complete list of events near you. Send your event listings to helen_talley-mcrae@dnr.state.ga.us. Visit the National Trust's Web site at www.nthp.org/preservationweek/index.asp for resources to help plan and promote your local preservation event.
May is also Georgia Archaeology Month. Visit the Society for Georgia Archaeology Web site at www.georgia-archaeology.org/sga for more special events.
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INTRODUCTION TO SECTION 106 WORKSHOP
Introduction to Section 106: A Workshop for Successful Project Review, will be presented by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) and the South Georgia Regional Development Center (RDC) on Tuesday, May 13 in Tifton from 9:30 am 3:45 pm. What will be covered: overview of Section 106 process, historic resources, assessing National Register eligibility, assessing effects, documentation requirements for timely review, and case studies. Who should attend: local government staff, elected officials, planners, housing authority staff, local government grant writers, etc. Seating is limited - please RSVP Andrea Gerhart by May 9 with your name, organization and phone number at agerhart@sgrdc.com or 229-333-5277.
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NATIONAL REGISTER NEWS

The Fort--Hammond--Willis House, 1760 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville vicinity, Baldwin County, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 2003.
The following were listed on April 11, 2003:
Fowler Family Farm, 3813 Atlanta Highway, Cumming vicinity, Forsyth County.
Oakland City Historic District, bounded by Donnelly St., Lee St., Campbellton Rd., and Ingram Rd., Cascade Ave., Westmont Rd., and Epworth Rd., Atlanta, Fulton County.
Glennwanis Hotel, 209-215 E. Barnard St., Glennville, Tattnall County.
First African Baptist Church and Parsonage, 615 Knight St. and 407 Satilla Blvd., Waycross, Ware County.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT OLD FORT JACKSON
Old Fort Jackson National Historic Landmark in Savannah is seeking a full-time interpreter/sales associate to assist with all aspects of daily operations to include performing costumed interpretation of the American soldier (American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War eras), gift shop operations, general maintenance, use of blackpowder weapons, and dinner fundraisers. www.chsgeorgia.org/FortJackson.cfm Please contact: Site Manager, John Guss, 1 Fort Jackson Road; Savannah, Georgia 31404; 912-232-3945.
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NTHP'S EMERGING PRESERVATION LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's (NTHP) Emerging Preservation Leaders program makes available limited scholarships to help preservationists from diverse, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds attend our National Preservation Conference. It provides an opportunity for community activists/leaders and college students to expand their preservation efforts. The application deadline is June 1, 2003. Applications are available at www.nthpconference.org/PDFFiles/EPL_Application2003.pdf
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PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
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PRESERVATION CALENDAR
- new listings:
April 25 - US 441 Heritage Highway membership meeting Madison RSVP to Rhonda at 1800-709-7406.
May 1 Historic Augusta's Cotton Ball annual membership drive Augusta 706-724-0436.
May 3 - Gwinnett History Museum presents:"Soapstone Excavations at a Prehistoric Archaeology Site in Gwinnett County." Archaeologist James D'Angelo discusses recent excavations of a Native American prehistoric soapstone quarry site at 2:00 pm. 770-822-5178; www.gogwinnett.com/gwinnetthistorymuseum/
May 13 Introduction to Section 106: A Workshop for Successful Project Review presented by HPD and the South Georgia RDC Tifton RSVP by May 9 to Andrea Gerhart at agerhart@sgrdc.com or (229) 333-5277.
May 13-14 National Housing and Rehabilitation Association 2003 Spring Forum Washington DC - www.housingonline.com/
May 30 Preserving our Community Heritage: an Introduction to Historic Preservation in Georgia Kingsland call Darren Harper - 912-576-5841
- upcoming listings:
Please note that the "Preservation Calendar" is a list of events and meetings of interest to preservationists and is not to be used for the detailed scheduling of meetings with HPD staff without contacting those individuals directly.
APRIL - Confederate History Month
April 3-30 From Memphis to Atlanta: The Drum Major Returns Home exhibit - Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Atlanta - www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm
April 19 State Teachers and Agricultural College/Hubbard School Historical Marker Dedication - Georgia Historical Society Forsyth - www.georgiahistory.com/Markers.htm

April 19 - Invisible Hands: In Service At Hay House tour reservations required 478-742-8155 - Macon - www.hayhouse.org
April 22-25 Heart and Soul Bus Tour Georgia Municipal Association 678-686-6243 or www.georgiacitiesfoundation.org/bus_tour/
April 23-26 US/ICOMOS International Symposium Annapolis, MD www.icomos.org/usicomos
April 23 27 National Council on Public History annual conference Houston www.ncph.org/2003%20Annual%20Mtg.htm
April 23 27 Society of Architectural Historians annual meeting Denver 312-573-1365 www.sah.org
April 24 27 Civil War Preservation Trust annual conference Richmond, VA www.civilwar.org
April 25 - US 441 Heritage Highway membership meeting Madison RSVP to Rhonda at 1800-709-7406.
April 26 2nd annual National Confederate Memorial Service Stone Mountain www.geocities.com/natconfedmemorial/
April 26 Historic Augusta's Peep `n' Eat Day Trip Abbeville and Liberty Hill, SC 706724-0436.
April 26 - Historic Preservation Society of Social Circle, Inc. annual House and Garden Tour Social Circle - www.dkeener.com/socialcircle/index.html
April 26-27 - Hay House Behind the Scenes Tours reservations required 478-742-8155 Macon - www.hayhouse.org
April 28 30 - 11th annual Newport Symposium- The Grand Acquisitors: Acquiring Art Through the Ages Newport, RI www.newportmansions.org/newport_symposium.html
MAY Georgia Historic Preservation Month & Georgia Archaeology Month - www.georgiaarchaeology.org/sga
May 1 Historic Augusta's Cotton Ball annual membership drive Augusta 706-724-0436.
May 2-4 A Weekend of Treasures: Secret Gardens, Historic Homes and Jazz Lunch & 2003 Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage - Macon 404-651-5283 or 478-742-8155.
May 3 - Gwinnett History Museum presents:"Soapstone Excavations at a Prehistoric Archaeology Site in Gwinnett County." Archaeologist James D'Angelo discusses recent excavations of a Native American prehistoric soapstone quarry site at 2:00 pm. 770-822-5178;

www.gogwinnett.com/gwinnetthistorymuseum/
May 3 14th annual Terrell County Tour of Homes Terrell Co. Historic Preservation Society Dawson and Parrott 229-995-4593.
May 3 2nd annual Historic Conley Hills Tour of Homes East Point - 404-761-4450 or www.eastpointneighbors.com.
May 5 11 - National Preservation Week - www.nationaltrust.org/preservationweek
May 6 2nd annual Industry Council conference: "Historic Preservation for Building Industry Professionals" sponsored by The Georgia Trust - contact Renee Dooley at 404-885-7805
May 8-10 American Institute of Architects National Convention and Expo San Diego www.aia.org
May 8-10 National Symposium on Preservation-Based Community Development Atlanta www.nthp.org/community_partners/hearstinfo.html
May 13 Introduction to Section 106: A Workshop for Successful Project Review presented by HPD and the South Georgia RDC Tifton RSVP by May 9 to Andrea Gerhart at agerhart@sgrdc.com or (229) 333-5277.
May 13-14 National Housing and Rehabilitation Association 2003 Spring Forum Washington DC - www.housingonline.com/
May 13 -15 - Southern Regional Cemetery Monument Conservation Seminar and Workshop Natchitoches, Louisiana - www.ncptt.nps.gov/cemetery.
May 18 22 Bridges to the World - American Association of Museums annual meeting Portland, Oregon www.aam-us.org/am03/
May 20 - Atlanta Urban Design Commission's 26th Annual Awards of Excellence Atlanta 404-330-6200