Preservation Georgia online, Jan. 10-14, 2005

Preservation Georgia Online January 10-14, 2005
In this issue: HPD Web site www.gashpo.org - updates and additions Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Available Volunteers sought by Forest Service for preservation and archaeology projects Requests for proposals Positions available in Georgia Submit your Preservation Month Activities to HPD and NTHP online calendars New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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HPD Web site www.gashpo.org - updates and additions
Certified Local Governments: new - Harlem case study Grants: updated - other funding sources list
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Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Available
Farms hold a central role in the heritage of our state, having formed the economic, cultural and family foundation for generations of Georgians. Some farms have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance.
The Georgia Centennial Farm Program was created to draw attention to historic farms and to encourage their preservation. Nominees must be working farms for at least 100 years with a minimum of 10 acres actively involved in agricultural production or generate at least $1,000 in annual income. In addition, farms must be owned by members of the same family for at least 100 years or be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Qualifying Centennial Farms are honored each October at a special award ceremony at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. Since starting in 1993, the program has recognized over 290 farms around the state.
The Centennial Farm Program is administered by: the Historic Preservation Division; Georgia Farm Bureau Federation; Georgia Department of Agriculture; Georgia Forestry Commission; Georgia Cooperative Extension Service; and the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter. Nominations are due on March 1, 2005. Applications are available on HPD's Web site at http://hpd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaynavigation.asp?TopCategory=25. For more information, contact Gretchen Brock at 404- 651-6782 or gretchen_brock@dnr.state.ga.us.

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Volunteers sought by Forest Service for preservation and archaeology projects
Passport in Time is a volunteer program of the Forest Service. PIT volunteers work with professional archaeologists and historians on archaeological and historic preservation projects national forests throughout the country. Volunteers can participate on such diverse activities as archaeological survey, excavation, historic structure restoration, analysis, and archival research. Projects occur year round and are advertised on the PIT Web page www.passportintime.com.
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Requests for proposals and nominations
The American Association for State and Local History Awards Program recognizes exemplary work completed by state, local, or federal historical societies, specialized subject societies in related fields, privately owned museums, or foundations. Awards are given for general excellence, exhibits, public programming, special projects, media/publications, and preservation or restoration projects. The awards will be presented during the AASLH Annual Meeting, September 21-24, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Submission deadline is March 1, 2005. To obtain a nomination form visit www.aaslh.org, send an email to history@aaslh.org, or contact Harry Klinkhamer at 615-3203203.
Papers for the 2005 Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, Texas - October 12-16, are sought on any aspect of architectural history. One page abstracts must be a maximum of 300 words. The abstract must include the author's name, institution affiliation (if any), postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, and a short (three sentence) biographical sketch of the author. Please advise regarding projection equipments required for presentation. The final paper should not exceed 20 minutes or 10 double spaced pages and will be due September 1, 2005. The submission deadline is March 1, 2005. For More Information, send abstracts to: Jay C. Henry, SESAH Conference Chair, School of Architecture, Box 19108, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019; email: jhenry@uta.edu
The theme of the Society of American City and Regional Planning History sponsored panel at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Annual Conference (Charleston, SC, October 27-30) is "Preserving the Future, from a Historical Perspective." Paper proposals are welcomed from historians, planners, and scholars and practitioners from allied fields. For consideration,

please send 200 to 400 word abstracts by February 15th. For more information, contact Eileen McGurty, emcgurty@jhu.edu; phone: 410-516-7049. For information about ACSP: www.acsp.org, for SACRPH: www.urban.uriuc.edu/sacrph/.
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Positions available in Georgia
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions program coordinator, Athens http://www.eculturalresources.com/job_detail.php?Id=407
Ellis Environmental Group, LC is seeking a permanent archaeological field technician to assist professional archaeologists in performing Phase II investigations on Robins AFB, near Macon, Georgia. Duties include excavating test units, screening, washing, and identifying artifacts, repairing field equipment, and related tasks. Candidates for hire must have a B.A. or B.S. in anthropology or historical archaeology, have completed a field school, be computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and be able to pass a Federal background check. They must also be able to perform physical labor during Georgia's hot and humid summer months in areas of dense undergrowth. Applicants must be willing and able to relocate to the Middle Georgia area in February, when work begins. Experience in Southeastern archaeology is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation days are provided at the end of a 90-day probationary period. Participation in a 401K plan is available after 1 year. Send resumes to the attention of Joe Samples via email at joe.samples@ellisenv.com or via fax at (478) 922-2239. Be sure to list special skills, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be accepted until January 31.
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Submit your Preservation Month Activities to HPD and NTHP online calendars
In Georgia, May is both Historic Preservation Month and Archaeology Awareness Month. Tell us what your organization or community has planned by sending your listings for our online Events Calendar via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently seeking submissions to its national online Preservation Month Calendar of Events from organizations and individuals hosting events and activities. This year's theme is, "Restore America: Communities at a Crossroads." Throughout May, the National Trust will focus on four areas of the preservation movement: preservation at home; heritage travel;

heritage education; diversity of preservation. To view or submit activities, events, and celebrations to their online calendar, please visit the National Trust's Web site at http://www.nationaltrust.org/preservationmonth/, email PreservationMonth@nthp.org, or call 202-588-6141.
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New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar
Check the Events Calendar at www.gashpo.org for complete listings by date. Tell us what your organization or community has planned by sending your listings for our online Events Calendar via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us. Please note that items on the "Preservation Events Calendar" are events and meetings of interest to preservationists. It is not to be used for the detailed scheduling of meetings with HPD staff without contacting those individuals directly.
February - "Ladies & Their Hats" exhibit - Roswell Roots Festival of Black History & Culture - Roswell - call Smith Plantation at 770-641-3978
September 21-24 - American Association for State and Local History Awards (AASLH) Annual Meeting - Pittsburgh, PA - www.aaslh.org
October 12-16 - 2005 Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians Annual Meeting - Fort Worth, Texas http://www.sesah.org/1events.html
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