Site Preservation News

AIA-Supported School Program at Carr Plantation, Montserrat Has Successful Season

October 31, 2012

This secondary school archaeology program at the site of Carr Plantation, Montserrat, is being funded by an AIA Site Preservation Grant.

U.S. Extends Agreement to Protect Archaeological Heritage in Guatemala

October 1, 2012

The United States extended its memorandum of understanding to continue protecting the rich archaeological heritage of Guatemala.

US-Mali Agreement Extended to Protect Archaeological Heritage

September 21, 2012

The governments of Mali and the United States have extended their bilateral agreement to continue protecting the archaeological heritage of Mali.

Interpretive Signage at Thimlich Ohinga Brings More Visitors to the Site

September 21, 2012

Read about the installation of interpretive signage and road signs at Thimlich Ohinga, which in only two weeks has resulted in an increased number of visitors to this important site.

CPAC Announces a Closed Meeting to Conduct Reviews of two Memoranda of Understanding

September 21, 2012

A closed meeting of CPAC will conduct interim reviews of the MoU between the US and China and the MoU between the US and Cambodia.

Welcome to the Little Bay Plantation Archaeology and Heritage Project

September 14, 2012

Project Director Jessica MacLean describes the two-year project that will preserve and promote the 17th century site of Carr Plantation, Montserrat, which received an AIA Site Preservation Grant last spring.

AIA Emphasizes Support for Protection of Cultural Property and U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield’s Position on Syria’s Cultural Heritage

September 7, 2012

The AIA reiterates its support of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield’s statement (released August 24, 2012) on the importance of protecting the cultural heritage of Syria during the […]

Successful Restoration Work and Educator Workshop at Thimlich Ohinga

September 5, 2012

Project director Dr. Isaya Onjala reports on the restoration work and an educators workshop going on at the site of Thimlich Ohinga, Kenya.

Construction Progresses on the AIA-funded U.S. Civil War Park in Virginia

August 10, 2012

The AIA-funded project in Stafford, Virginia reports on the construction work that will make the future Civil War Park a reality.

MoU between the U.S. and Cyprus is Extended

July 18, 2012

The U.S. and the Republic of Cyprus agree to extend the Memorandum of Understanding to continue protecting the archaeological heritage of Cyprus; the AIA thanks its members for their support of this extension.

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