Preservation Georgia online, Jan. 16-20, 2006

Preservation Georgia Online January 16-20, 2006 In this issue: Nominations sought for State Stewardship Preservation Awards program Moving a structure? Congratulations Augusta Canal NHA on their Save Our History grant Grants Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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Nominations sought for State Stewardship Preservation Awards program
The Historic Preservation Division is accepting nominations for the State Stewardship Preservation Awards. The purpose of this award program is to recognize outstanding leadership and achievement in historic preservation stewardship of state-owned or administered properties. Deadline for applications: received at HPD by February 24, 2006.
Criteria for accepting nominations: Nominees must be current state employee(s) who have made significant contributions to the identification, evaluation and preservation of historic properties either owned or otherwise administered by the state or affected by state projects. The nominees' contributions may be local, regional or statewide in scope. Significant contributions may include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation of historic buildings, survey and research, preservation plans, maintenance and upkeep of historic properties, publicity and outreach programs, education and interpretive displays, publications, etc. The focus of the awards is to honor the achievements of state employee(s) in furthering the preservation of Georgia's historic properties. For more information, visit http://hpd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaynavigation.asp?TopCategory=63
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Moving a structure?
Are you involved in moving a historic building or large exhibit? The History Channel wants to know about it. Please respond directly to Laura Halperin lhalperin@44blue.com 818-760-4442 x173
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Congratulations Augusta Canal NHA on their Save Our History grant

The History Channel has announced the recipients of the Save Our History National Grants for the 2005-2006 grant cycle. This year, The History Channel will award $250,000 in grants to 26 history organizations across the country. The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area will receive a grant: Elementary and High School students will research the century-old celebration of the "Fantastics" 4th of July parade tradition in Augusta. For more information, visit http://www.saveourhistory.com/pres_org/recipients_2005-2006.html
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Grants
The History Channel is preparing to launch the third cycle of the Save Our History Grant Program. The grants are available to preservation organizations, historical societies, museums, libraries, and archives. The deadline for submitting an application for the 2006-2007 Grant Program is June 2, 2006. For further information including guidelines and criteria, visit http://www.saveourhistory.com/pres_org/index.html Applications will be available online after February 1, 2006.
Nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies are encouraged to apply for grants from the Alice Rosenwald Flexible Fund, which will be used to raise awareness of Rosenwald Schools, aid in their documentation and to increase participation and support for their preservation and use. Contact 843-722-8552 or Tracy_Hayes@nthp.org or visit http://www.rosenwaldschools.com/
Save America's Treasures grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects. The deadline is April 18, 2006. Visit http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/treasures/index.htm for grant application guidelines.
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Preservation events
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
New additions
March 8-12 National Housing and Rehabilitation Association 2006 annual meeting - Miami http://www.housingonline.com/Events/NHRAAnnualMeeting/tabid/546/Default.as px
Previously listed events February 9-10 Putting History to Work in Georgia: heritage tourism seminar - St Marys http://www.georgiatrust.org/whatsnew/heritage_tourism_workshops.htm
February 14 - GaPA (Georgians for Preservation Action) Legislative Reception Atlanta - www.georgiatrust.org or contact Mandy Elliott at 404-885-7817 or melliott@georgiatrust.org.
February 16-17 - Southern Garden Heritage Conference - State Botanical Garden - Athens - garden@uga.edu or phone 706-542-1244
March 12-15 - 2006 NCSHPO Annual Meeting - Bethesda, MD www.ncshpo.org/meetinginfo/2006AM/MeetingInformation.htm
March 13-14 - 32nd Annual National Preservation Lobby Day - Washington, DC 404-885-7804 or gbennett@georgiatrust.org.
March 16-17 Putting History to Work in Georgia: heritage tourism seminar Dahlonega http://www.georgiatrust.org/whatsnew/heritage_tourism_workshops.htm
April 19-22 - National Council on Public History Annual Meeting - Washington DC - http://www.ncph.org/2006annualmtg.html
April 20-23 - Georgia Preservation Conference and Georgia Trust Annual Meeting - Athens - http://www.georgiatrust.org/historic_sites/annual_meeting.htm
June 4-7 - National Main Streets Conference - New Orleans http://conference.mainstreet.org/content.aspx?page=7691&site=8
October 31 - November 5 - National Trust's National Preservation Conference Pittsburg, PA https://www.nthpconference.org/

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