Preservation Georgia online, June 9-13, 2003

Preservation Georgia Online June 9-13, 2003
In this issue:
HPD STAFF NEWS
HERITAGE MATTERS SEEKS ARTICLES
LANDMARKS OF AMERICAN HISTORY: WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS GRANT
NEA GRANTS FOR HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION
VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE ENCOURAGES PROTECTION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
PRESERVATION CALENDAR
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HPD STAFF NEWS
Lannie Kittrell is the new survey and register specialist in HPD's Survey and Register Unit. She fills the position vacated by Ariel Lambert back in March. Lannie is a recent graduate of the Georgia State University heritage preservation program. She can be reached at 404-651-5911 or by e-mail at lannie_kittrell@dnr.state.ga.us.
Elizabeth Lambert is HPD's grants program summer intern. She is rising-senior at Agnes Scott College with a double major in History and Art. Once she graduates from Agnes Scott, Elizabeth plans to get her masters in historic preservation, then her PhD in history.
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HERITAGE MATTERS SEEKS ARTICLES
Heritage Matters, the newsletter of the Cultural Resources Diversity Program of the National Park Service, is accepting articles for its next issue. The newsletter informs preservation professionals about what is taking place in diverse communities and offers those communities information about programs and resources from which they may benefit. Submitted material should be no more than 600 words and should include the author`s name and affiliation. The submission deadline is August 15, 2003. Newsletter items may be transmitted in written form or electronically to: Brian D. Joyner, Editor, Heritage Matters, DOI/National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, (2251), Washington, DC 20240; brian_joyner@nps.gov; fax: 202-371-2422.
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LANDMARKS OF AMERICAN HISTORY: WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS GRANT
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) seeks proposals for a series of one-week residence-based workshops for K-12 educators that use historic sites to: provide teachers with training and experience in the use and interpretation of historical sites and the material and archival evidence of American history; increase the knowledge and appreciation of the places significant to American history; and encourage historical sites to develop greater capacity and scale for professional development programs. Workshops should be held at or near sites important to American history. The application deadline is August 15, 2003. Questions about this request for proposals (RFP) can be answered by the staff of NEH`s Division of Education Programs at 202-606-8463 and via e-mail at sem-inst@neh.gov or visit www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/landmarks.html.
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NEA GRANTS FOR HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces funds for its Artistic Creativity and Preservation program. This initiative supports the creation and presentation to the American public of artistically excellent and significant works. The Heritage and Preservation subcategory seeks to preserve those forms of artistic expression and practice that reflect our nation`s many cultural traditions. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and state and local government. The application deadline is August 18, 2003. For more information or to access an application, go to www.arts.gov/guide/GAP04/GAPindex.html.
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VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE ENCOURAGES PROTECTION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
Take Pride in America, a national initiative which encourages volunteer service to protect public parks, recreation areas and cultural areas, was kicked off on April 16th by Secretary of Interior Gayle Norton. The program is designed to work with governors and other partners to launch volunteer projects. To date, more than 100 charter partners have enlisted in the program. A recognition and awards component is included in the program. Take Pride in America is part of President Bush's USA Freedom Corp initiative. For further information visit www.takepride.gov or call the Take Pride in America office at 202-208-5848.
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PRESERVATION GEORGIA ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
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PRESERVATION CALENDAR
- new listings:
June September - Oakland Cemetery Saturday Twilight tours Atlanta www.oaklandcemetery.com/Tours&Events.htm
July 7-11 Macon Treasure Hunt Day Camp - Hay House and the Middle Georgia Historical Society Macon contact Susan Long at 478-743-3861 or 478-742-8155.
July 18-19 - Vernacular Georgia tour of Northwest GA Cassville and Lafayette contact Kathy Scott or 404-388-7939 or 770-425-8371
August 9-10 and 23-24 - Cherokee Nation History (32 hour course) - Chieftains Museum/ Major Ridge Home in conjunction with The Cherokee Nation Rome - 706-291-9494 or www.cherokee.org or www.chieftainsmuseum.org.
October 5-11 Georgia Archives Week www.soga.org
- upcoming listings:
JUNE
June September - Oakland Cemetery Saturday Twilight tours Atlanta www.oaklandcemetery.com/Tours&Events.htm
June 11 - July 30 (every Wednesday morning) - Log Cabin Time for children ages 6-11 DeKalb History Center Decatur - reservations required - call 404-373-1088 www.dekalbhistory.org.
June 16 27 Georgia Archives Institute Atlanta 404-894-9626 or anne.salter@library.gatech.edu
June 19-22 Congress for the New Urbanism Conference Washington DC www.cnu.org

June 20 "When Jefferson Dined Alone" lecture by Dr. Stan Deaton of the Georgia Historical Society Madison - 912-651-2125 or www.georgiahistory.com.
June 21-25 Projects and Public Spaces 8th International Urban Parks Conference - New York www.pps.org/gpgc
June 21 26 5th World Archaeological Congress (WAC 5) Washington, D.C. www.american.edu/wac5/
June 22 26 Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums Annual Meeting and Conference Princeton, NJ - http://www.alhfam.org/welcome.html
June 23-27 - History Is Monumental Summer Institute for Teachers presented by the US DOE Teaching American History Grant/Savannah-Chatham Public Schools Savannah - 912-6512125 or www.georgiahistory.com.
June 25 - Gerrit Knaap, Director of the National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education (http://www.smartgrowth.umd.edu/) will discuss the latest issues and techniques in combating sprawl Athens - contact Chris Ulmer at 706-369-5650 or culmer@negrdc.org to register (FREE).
June 27 Georgia Humanities Council Grant Writing Workshop Augusta - 404-523-6220, ext. 12 or www.georgiahumanities.org/grants/
June 29 - "The Mayor of Tucker and His Cars" - A look at Gene Cofer's collection with some Tucker history - at the Old Courthouse on the Square in Decatur - members only reservations required - call 404-373-1088 - www.dekalbhistory.org.
JULY
July 6 - Talk on the Confederate Infantry Soldier's Motivation for Fighting - Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - 770-427-4686 - www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm
July 7-11 Macon Treasure Hunt Day Camp - Hay House and the Middle Georgia Historical Society Macon contact Susan Long at 478-743-3861 or 478-742-8155.