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Webinar: Preparing for the Next Disaster

The broadcast for Preparing for the Next Disaster has concluded. Once transcripts and closed captioning have been completed, we will place the videos online. Thank you for your participation. Should […] More

Go Digital and Social: the Public Face of NPS Park Cultural Landscapes Program

On October 2012, the National Park Service Park Cultural Landscapes Program launched its program website (http://www.nps.gov/cultural_landscapes/). This site is designed for broad audiences as well as preservation community members, to […] More

Training in Climate Change and Cultural Resources

Climate change (Call to Action #21, “Revisiting Leopold”) and NPS workforce collaboration and training (Call to Action #31, “Destination Innovation”) were fused in February 2013 with a workshop on cultural […] More

New Guidance for Installing Solar Panels on Historic Properties

TPS published new online guidance for Solar Panels on Historic Properties to showcase successful projects that have added solar energy systems to historic buildings, districts, and landscapes. The guidance will […] More

Web Catalog Increases Access to NPS Museum Collections

The National Park Service (NPS) Museum Management Program has re-launched its Web Catalog museum collections website. This project is an ongoing initiative that supports the Director’s Call to Action #17, “Go Digital” […] More
 
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Important Notice Regarding 2013 PTT Grants!

On October 16, 2012 By Mary Striegel

The recent 2013 call for proposals erroneously listed a one-to-one match as a requirement for application to the Preservation Technology and Training Program (PTT Grants). The program’s applicants  are not required to have a match.   However those proposals which provide a one- to-one cash or in kind match will be given preference over applications without [...]

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Saving Windows Saving Money: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Window Retrofit and Replacement (2012-02)

On October 10, 2012 By Ed FitzGerald
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Retrofitting windows with high performance enhancements can result in substantial energy savings across a variety of climate zones. Selecting options that retain and retrofit existing windows are the most cost effective way to achieve these energy savings and to lower a home’s carbon footprint. Retrofits extend the life of existing windows, avoid production of new materials, reduce waste and preserve a home’s character.
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New NPS Cultural Landscapes Program Website

On October 4, 2012 By Debbie Smith
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NPS has just launched the Park Cultural Landscapes Program website.  The site is designed for broad audiences as well as preservation community members, to answer basic questions about cultural landscapes and to serve as a gateway for more in-depth discoveries. The website includes a list of NPS cultural landscapes and  feature articles on individual landscapes [...]

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2013 Call for Proposals Released – NCPTT Grants Program

On October 1, 2012 By Debbie Smith
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NCPTT announces its call for proposals for the 2013 PTT Grants program. NCPTT seeks innovative projects that advance the application of science and technology to historic preservation. The PTT Grants program funds projects that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources.

Grants are awarded competitively [...]

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Cultural Resources migrates to the Cloud

On October 1, 2012 By Amanda Moore
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The National Park Service’s Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate has answered the Director’s Call to Action #17 Go Digital and #24 Invest Wisely by moving our old physical servers into “the Cloud.” Through a partnership with the Office of Information Resources’ National Technology Information Center, we migrated all of our Windows application, web, and [...]

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Constructing Our Past: National Memorials Within the National Park System

On September 27, 2012 By Kris Vidos
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Constructing Our Past: National Memorials Within the National Park System

October 10-12, 2012 Vincennes University, Jasper and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City

Historic Southern Indiana is hosting a three day conference October 10-12 focusing on the 26 “memorial” sites within the national park system. We will examine [...]

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Have you re-glazed historic windows?

On September 24, 2012 By Ed FitzGerald
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NCPTT is conducting a comparative study of commercially available window glazing compounds (also known as “window putty”). There are many different products on the market and, while we would like to include all of them, we must limit the study to the top six compounds. Help us determine the most commonly used glazing compounds by [...]

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Explore America’s National Heritage Areas

On September 21, 2012 By Sarah Coquillat
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From “History Lesson” to “Crystal Clear” Call to Action activities are underway in our National Heritage Areas.  Enjoy this sampling of current activities and visit a heritage area near you.

Motor Cities NHA launched the “Making Tracks”, a web site featuring the accomplishments of African-Americans in the automotive Industry. Through this website visitors and members of the community can track the history and endeavors of the African-American community throughout the ages. Visitors can become educated regarding the automotive and labor heritage in Southeast Michigan through this interactive, educational web program.
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APT-PTN 2012 Annual Conference

On September 21, 2012 By Ed FitzGerald

This year the Association for Preservation Technology (APT) and the Preservation Trades Network (PTN) are coming together for unprecedented parallel conferences marking a convergence of theory, practice, and interaction with trades practitioners. PTN’s 16th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW) will showcase the work of some of the most skilled traditional tradespeople from the U.S. [...]

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