HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEWS AND NOTES
from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
S.C. Department of Archives and History
May 22, 2008
In this issue:
Congratulations To The Johnson Family
Congratulations to Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Elizabeth Johnson and husband Cal on the birth of their second son, Luke McDaniel. Luke was born on May 6, 2008, weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 19 inches long. Big brother Ethan, age 5, is helping take care of baby Luke and Mom. Elizabeth will be on maternity leave until August.
And The Photo Contest Winner Is…
The SC State Historic Preservation Office has chosen a winner of our first annual photo contest as part of our celebration of Preservation Month in May and this year's theme "This Place Matters." Our winner will be featured on the front of our Preservation Month Poster with four honorable mention photos featured on the back. A limited number of posters have been printed and will be available soon.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all of those who submitted entries.
Winner: Robert Thomas (photo of Clifton Mill No. 2 in Spartanburg County)
Honorable Mention:
Sonya Anderson (Walker Hall, Wofford College, Spartanburg)
Ron Anthony (Charleston Defensive Wall ruins, Charleston)
Debbi Rhoad Hopkins (Maryville Oak Allee, Charleston)
Pelham Lyles (Lyles Ford, Fairfield County)
Upcoming Project Review Workshops
June 26, 2008: The South Carolina Department of Archives and History and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control – Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (SCDHEC – OCRM) will host a workshop on historic properties and provisions of the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act. The workshop will be held at the City of Charleston Council Chambers in City Hall, which is located at 80 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The workshop is targeted to individuals who work with projects that will require a Land Disturbance or Critical Area permit and certification from the SCDHEC - OCRM. Engineers, archaeologists, applicants, government staff, and others are all welcome to attend this free event. A map illustrating the locations of City Hall and nearby parking structures can be found at http://www.charlestoncity.info/shared/docs/0/parking_garage_locations_city2.pdf.
The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with registration starting at 9:00 a.m. Topics of discussion will be:
- South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act, Rules and Procedures, and Memorandum of Agreement among SCDHEC – OCRM, SCIAA, and SCSHPO Concerning Implementation of the SC Coastal Management Program
- The Review Process and new Project Review Form
- Model Memorandum of Agreement and Instruction Sheet
- Mitigation
Individuals interested in attending this workshop should contact Frances Knight, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, at (803) 896-5487 or at fknight@scdah.state.sc.us. Space is limited, so please indicate interest no later than Friday, 20 June 2008.
September 23, 2008: The SHPO will be hosting a workshop on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the reoriented consultation process in South Carolina, and consultation with Native American tribes. The workshop will be held at the Archives and History Center in Columbia. Further information will be forthcoming. Rebekah Dobrasko, Review & Compliance Coordinator, is the workshop contact, and can be reached at dobrasko@scdah.state.sc.us or 803-896-6169.
SC Civil War Sesquicentennial Advisory Board Survey
The SC Civil War Sesquicentennial Advisory Board is conducting a survey to find out what on-going Civil War and related programs and events are being held annually in the state. Contact Ben Hornsby at bfhornsby@scdah.state.sc.us or 803-896-6265 to receive a survey form or for questions. A report on the results of the seven statewide meetings held to get citizens’ input as to how they would like to see the sesquicentennial of the Civil War observed in the state is also available by contacting Ben.
New Preserve America Stewards Program
The new Preserve America initiative—Preserve America Stewards—will recognize exemplary stewardship programs that have demonstrated a successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized. Designated programs will receive a certificate of recognition as well as a letter of congratulations signed by Mrs. Bush, similar to the existing Preserve America Community recognition program. The application form and guidance are available at www.preserveamerica.gov. While the quarterly schedule for submissions makes June 1st the next deadline, applicants are encouraged to submit applications at any time over the summer if they are interested in being among the first programs to be designated as Preserve America Stewards. For further information, contact Druscilla Null at dnull@achp.gov or at 202-606-8532.
2008 "Imaging Our National Heritage" NHL Photo Contest
The National Park Service is looking for fantastic photographs of National Historic Landmarks, our nation's most significant treasures. For more information about the contest and how to submit photographs, visit http://www.nps.gov/nero/nhlphoto/. Entries must be received by June 30, 2008.
Conferences And Workshops
LEED® For Historic Structures, Charleston Maritime Center, Charleston, May 27, 2008.
Charleston, South Carolina, one of America’s most historic cities and home to more than 3000 historic structures will be the site of this half day seminar on how to implement the LEED® High Performance Rating System into Historic preservation, restoration and adaptive re-use projects. Learning objectives for the seminar will be:
- Describe LEED® Certification Standards that may be applied to Historic Structures.
- Identify ways to apply green building practices to historic rehabilitation projects within the LEED® framework
- Discuss elements of sustainable design in historic preservation that are not identified by LEED® and may not be quantifiable.
An optional afternoon tour of the historic Charleston City Hall, which has recently undergone a major restoration and includes many sustainable features such as a new geothermal heat pump HVAC system and use of upgraded fluorescent lighting, will be given. For more information and to register, visit http://www.usgbcsc.org/ or 800-795-1747.
Architecture in America: International Origins and Influence, Charleston, June 6, 2008. ERA Franchise Systems LLC and the National Trust for Historic Preservation bring to you the Historic Real Estate Program. This class also provides education on historic preservation legislations and ordinances, and requirements for including a property in the National Register of Historic Places. This class is filled with valuable information, which agents can pass along to their clients by recognizing how these timely architectural styles and design features are the basis for much of the new home construction throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.era.com/nationaltrust/ for more information on how to register for the class, or email Sabrina.mohamed@era.com.
LEED® For Schools Technical Review, Conway, June 20, 2008. Green Schools are healthier for students and teachers, better for the environment, and cost less to maintain. Green schools have better lighting, temperature control, improved ventilation and indoor air quality which contribute to reduced asthma, colds, flu and absenteeism. By promoting the design and construction of green schools, we can make a significant impact on student health, school operational costs, student performance and the environment. Attend the LEED® for Schools Technical Review presented by the U.S. Green Building Council and gain the knowledge needed to maximize green building practices for improving school design and performance. For more information and to register, visit http://www.usgbcsc.org/ or 800-795-1747.
Historic Preservation: Easements, Tax Incentives and Litigation, Archives and History Center, Columbia, June 24, 2008. Interested in the legal aspects and tax consequences of easement donations to protect historic properties or what types of tax incentives are available to historic buildings? For more information on this Lorman seminar go to: http://www.lorman.com/seminars/seminar_details.php?sku=378852 A variety of continuing education credits are available to participants.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions 6th Biennial Forum, New Orleans, July 10-13, 2008. Forum is the only national conference dedication to local preservation commissions and their issues. It includes working roundtables, breakout sessions, tours, and network building. The preliminary program and registration information is on the NAPC website http://www.uga.edu/sed/pso/programs/napc/napc.htm or email napc@uga.edu for more information. Early registration discounts are available until May 30.
Comparative Osteoarchaeology: A Practical Workshop, Eagle Lake Field Station, CA, July 20-23, 2008. This workshop focuses on identifying faunal and human bone remains. It will feature a day of lab and lecture focused on identifying faunal material, half a day of identifying human versus non-human remains, a field trip to local archaeological sites and lectures featuring current debates in zooarchaeology, uses of dental increment analysis, stable isotope analysis and ancient DNA. For more information and to register online visit http://rce.csuchico.edu/osteoarchaeology/ or contact Melanie Beasley at melmbeasley@yahoo.com or 530-898-4029 with any questions. The last day to register is June 27, 2008.
Cemetery Landscape Preservation Workshop, Natchitoches, Louisiana, September 16-17, 2008. Sponsored by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, this workshop focuses on managing historic cemetery vegetation. Registration is $399, due by August 15, 2008. For more information or to register go to www.ncptt.nps.gov.
2008 National Preservation Conference: Preservation in Progress, Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 21-25, 2008. If you would like the preliminary program for 2008 mailed to you in June send an e-mail request to conference@nthp.org.
The National Trust offers the Diversity Scholarship Program that provides financial assistance to approximately 60 community leaders from diverse social, economic, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to attend the National Preservation Conference. Applications for the scholarship must be postmarked by May 31, 2008. For more information and applications go to http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/scholarships/diversity/.
Identification and Evaluation of Mid-20th Century Buildings, Archives and History Center, Columbia, November 18-19, 2008.
Sponsored by the National Preservation Institute, participants in this course will discuss how post-World War II structures fit into today's and tomorrow's historic preservation patterns. With an emphasis on the 1950s and 1960s, participants will examine era-specific factors that help to identify and evaluate post-war buildings in terms of their significance for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. More information is available at http://www.npi.org/sem-20th.html.
Section 106 Training Courses are offered by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at a variety of locations and times around the country. The 2008 schedule for both the “106 Essentials Training Course” and new “Advanced Section 106 Seminar” are available at http://www.achp.gov/106select.html.
Grant Applications Deadlines
June 1, 2008: Preservation Services Fund Grants: Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, these grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for preservation planning and education efforts. Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000. For more information, contact the Southern Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation at 843-722-8552 or soro@nthp.org and the National Trust website at http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/grants/.
June 6, 2008: Save Our History Grants: The Save Our History Grant Program provides funding to history organizations that partner with schools on a local community preservation project. During the 2008-2009 school year, The History Channel will again award grants of up to $10,000 to historical organizations to fund hands-on, experiential educational projects that teach students about their local history and actively engage them in its preservation. For guidelines and criteria, important dates, and to apply, please visit www.saveourhistory.com, and click on grants.
June 30, 2008: Preserve America Grants: Applications for Round Two of funding for FY 2008 Preserve America grants are now available. The Preserve America matching-grant program provides planning funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning. The application is available at http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/application.htm.
July 31, 2008: S.C. Preserve America Initiative: These matching grants (up to $20,000) are available to smaller communities (population 25,000 or less in the 2000 census) in South Carolina for historic preservation projects. Eligible grant projects include: historic property surveys and publications using survey findings, National Register district and multiple property submission nominations, plans for individual historic buildings, structures and archaeological sites, and design guidelines for historic districts. Please contact Brad Sauls for more information or to discuss a potential project at sauls@scdah.state.sc.us, 803-896-6172. Applications and instructions are available at http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/saveamerica.htm.
Information about other grants is available on the Archives and History website at http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/hpfinguide.htm.
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