Author: Evan Knight

Rescuing History: Nantucket in Response to Rising Seas Click here for more information, click here to REGISTER. Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget comprise one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. Our unique built and natural environment has long been recognized for its scenic beauty and historic and cultural importance. Yet, like … Continue reading Nantucket Preservation Symposium (virtual) – Sep 9 & 10

There are two virtual options for Emergency Workshops beginning in September. ARCS Emergency Workshop: 5 modules, sign up for whole or part of the workshop based on your needs (Cost $25 - $150). Every registration enters you to win a Conserv Starter Kit: ARCS Emergency Workshop Series. AIC Emergency Planning Workshop: 5 modules, must register … Continue reading 2 Emergency Planning training options

Wednesday, September 15th, 2-3 p.m. EDT  Register to attend for free at: https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/establishing-and-maintaining-emergency-supply-caches The Foundation for the Advancement in Conservation is pleased to host representatives of two Alliance for Response Member Networks, for “Establishing and Maintaining Emergency Supply Caches.” Rachel Onuf, from the Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network (VACDaRN), and Adrienne Berney, … Continue reading Establishing and Maintaining Emergency Supply Caches, webinar Sept 15

The Boston Green Ribbon Commission Climate Action Exchange ("GRCx") is an interactive virtual program series designed to accelerate the implementation of the City of Boston's Climate Action Plan by providing high-quality, useful content on climate resilience and carbon mitigation to the Boston community. Links to recordings of past events are available. On September 14, 8:30a … Continue reading GRCx event Sept 14

The City of Salem's Preservation Partners, together with Keeping History Above Water, a national initiative of the Newport Restoration Foundation, will host a two-day event in Salem focused on addressing climate change impacts to historic resources. "Preservation in a Changing Climate" September 13 & 14, 2021 Morse Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum (also virtual)Registration: … Continue reading Event Announcement, Sept 13 & 14 – KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER: SALEM 2021

Conservators from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives shared information about how they plan for and respond to potential emergency situations for collections. They also discuss how they are called on to assist with protecting and recovering cultural heritage around the world, through the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, and answer audience questions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AcqiYwlD8cw Links shared during the … Continue reading Recent Smithsonian webinar

Check out the following two free webinars related to insurance for cultural collections! Brought to you by the Texas Historical Commission in conjunction with TX-CERA, the Texas Collections Emergency Resource Alliance. Learn more, and register here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTHC/bulletins/2e26128. Disaster Planning: Obtaining Insurance and Managing Risk - Wednesday, June 16, 2:00 p.m. CT (11a ET). Ian Muise, … Continue reading 2 *Free* Disaster Planning and Recovery Webinars from Texas Historical Commission

Hosted by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's (FAIC) 'Connecting to Collections Care' Network on Wednesday May 19, 1p ET. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/collections-emergency-kits/. From the announcement: "Leaky pipe dripping on your storage shelf? Smoke from a kitchen fire nearby? An earthquake causing objects to topple? Collections emergencies can be large and … Continue reading Free Webinar, May 19: Collections Emergency Kits

This webinar will address COVID-19 vaccines and how they impact the reopening and ongoing operations plans for libraries, archives and museums. For more information and to register, click here. The REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM) project is hosting a webinar to explore the topic of COVID-19 vaccines and how they impact the reopening and … Continue reading April 15: “Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines: A REALM Project Webinar”

Thursday, April 29th, 2021, 3p-4p via zoom webinar. Register HERE Standards and practices for workplace safety—and for the safety of those communities we serve—have dramatically changed due to COVID-19. To keep rates of infection low, minimize risks to ourselves and our visitors, and as scientific studies continually emerge to further elucidate the nature of the … Continue reading April 29: “Pandemic Safety at Cultural Heritage Institutions” webinar