The European External Action Service (EEAS) has published its 2025 report on the implementation of the EU Concept on Cultural Heritage in Conflicts and Crises, which discusses the EU’s efforts towards policies, instruments, and partnerships in protecting cultural heritage. uscbs.org/eeas-publish...

“The Founding Four & 20 Years of USCBS” is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24th at 1:30 pm EST.  This webinar is free and open to the public but registration is required: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

1 week until our next webinar! 🔷 The Founding Four & 20 Years of USCBS 🔷 All are welcome, but registration is required: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The University for Continuing Education Krems is running a Certificate Program in Cultural Property Protection and Disaster Response through 2026-2027. The application deadline is July 31, 2026. More information can be found at: www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/studies/c...

🔹 Webinar: "The Founding Four & 20 Years of USCBS" 📆 Wednesday, June 24th at 1:30 pm EST 🔗 Register here! zoom.us/webinar/regi... This webinar is free and open to the public but registration is required. Please register here and email [email protected] with any additional questions. See you there!

Part of the Research Handbooks in Law & Society series, the "Research Handbook on Art, Culture, and Heritage Law" includes contributions from various experts across 4 challenges: sustainable development, intergenerational equity, decolonization, & cultural rights. www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/b...

The Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute-Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (MCI-SCRI) and its partners have published a new Potential Impact Report on #culturalheritage in Texas following the flooding and fires of July 2025. uscbs.org/mci-scri-pot...

The Cultural Emergency Response (CER), with the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute-Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (MCI-SCRI) and with the support of the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, has published their “Supporting Heritage at Risk” manual. uscbs.org/cer-heritage...

The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield was saddened to learn of the severe damage to cultural property in Kyiv following Russia’s recent missile strikes. We condemn these attacks & applaud our Ukrainian colleagues who continue to protect their country’s cultural heritage. uscbs.org/kyiv-cultura...

From June 8-12, the United Nations Interregional Crime & Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and The American University of Rome (AUR) are running a course on "Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security." The deadline to apply is next Monday, June 1. More info found here: unicri.org/advanced-edu...

Save the Date! 🔷 USCBS 2026 Annual Conference 🗓️ September 17, 2026 📍 American University in Washington D.C. More information coming soon.

TODAY at 1:30 pm EDT! Webinar: "The Importance of Partnerships for Cultural Property in Challenging Times; 20 Years of Experience" zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A reminder that our next webinar is this Wednesday at 1:30 pm EDT! And we have an exciting new development: James Zeidler, will join Laurie Rush and Brian I. Daniels to discuss the importance of partnerships in the field of CPP. Registration is free and open to anyone: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our next webinar is happening 1 week from today! 🔗 Register now to hear Laurie Rush & Brian I. Daniels discuss the importance of partnerships for CPP: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🗓️ Wednesday, May 6 @ 1:30 pm EDT

A recent Hyperallergic article on the threats to Iranian cultural heritage includes comments by both Cori Wegener, founder of USCBS and current Board member, and Brian Daniels, Director of the Penn Cultural Heritage Center and USCBS Board member: hyperallergic.com/despite-unce...

@npr.org recently discussed the damage to Iranian #culturalheritage and included comments from USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith: www.npr.org/2026/03/19/n...

Blue shields have been placed at 34 archaeological sites across Lebanon in an effort to safeguard the country's cultural heritage: www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #CPP #blueshield

Registration for a 3/27 conference titled, “Law, Heritage, & Identity: International Legal Frameworks for Cultural Preservation” s now open. USCBS VP, James Reap, will speak as part of “Trafficking, Destruction, and Institutional Protection of Cultural Property.” sites.google.com/view/rutgers...

In an article published by the Associated Press on March 12, 2026, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, comments on #culturalproperty protection during the current conflict and the importance of language surrounding rules of engagement: apnews.com/article/unes... #CPP

In an article published March 10, @museumsassociation.org highlights the statements of heritage organizations regarding #culturalproperty protection during conflict in Iran, the Gulf region, and the Eastern Mediterranean: uscbs.org/museums-asso... #CPP #culturalheritage

Our statement has been revised to reflect the evolving situation endangering cultural property: uscbs.org/statement-ir...

The recording of yesterday's virtual panel event, “20 Years of USCBS: Our Beginnings and Our Relevance Today,” is now available online: uscbs.org/webinar-20-y... Thanks to everyone who tuned in for the live event, and a special thanks to the panelists who have given so much to CPP!

REMINDER: Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT for a virtual event celebrating 20 years of USCBS! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A friendly reminder that a virtual event in celebration of our 20th anniversary is taking place this Wed, March 4th at 1:30 pm EDT. Join us for "20 Years of USCBS: Our Beginnings and Our Relevance Today," a discussion with past and current USCBS Board members! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Register today for next Wednesday's virtual panel discussion, in celebration of USCBS' 20th anniversary! zoom.us/webinar/regi... Next Wednesday, March 4 at 1:30 pm EDT.

In a recent article published in The Times, experts warn that cultural institutions should maintain up-to-date emergency plans, and that those plans should recognize war as a potential risk. Read more in The Times online: www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...

This year, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding! To mark the occasion, we will be hosting special programs throughout 2026. The celebrations start with a special panel event on March 4th! Join us next Wed. at 1:30 pm EDT: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

USCBS was saddened to learn of the recent passing of renowned art historian & cultural advocate, András Riedlmayer. His dedication to the documentation and restoration of #culturalproperty during times of conflict was a lifelong commitment. Read more on our website: uscbs.org/uscbs-rememb...

Our country is experiencing turbulent times, and this unrest is raising questions about how we can preserve & protect our own #culturalheritage. We have curated a few useful resources for those who are preparing for unrest and thinking about how to protect cultural spaces: uscbs.org/resources-cu...

2026 is a big one for USCBS as we celebrate 20 years since our founding in 2006. We will be commemorating this milestone with programming throughout the year and look forward to sharing those events and opportunities with our membership network. uscbs.org/join-us/ Best wishes for the year ahead!

There is still time to make a year-end donation and help us to preserve the past for the future. uscbs.org/join-us/ A receipt for your 2025 contribution will be sent for all donations, including membership fees. Thank you for your support - you help make our work possible! Happy New Year!

Our work relies on supporters and members like you. Thank you. uscbs.org/join-us/

This #GivingTuesday, please consider becoming a member or gifting a membership to someone in your life: uscbs.org/join-us/ If you are already a member, thank you! You can further your impact by making an additional donation to USCBS: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Thank you for your support!!

Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar on Wednesday! Special thanks to Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson for the wonderful presentation and insights! If you missed the live event, the webinar was recorded and is now available to watch here: zoom.us/rec/share/BB... uscbs.org/webinar-11-1...

🔹 Tomorrow at 1:30 pm EDT, please join Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University, and USCBS Executive Director, Rachel Dewan, to discuss Canadian considerations for #culturalprotection. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📆 Just one week until our next public webinar! 🔹 Join us next Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30 pm EDT as we hear from Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University. 🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This is a friendly reminder that current 2025 memberships will expire on Dec. 31, and that any new memberships or renewals made during the last quarter of this year (Oct-Dec) will extend through 2026. So become a member today & enjoy membership perks now through all of next year! uscbs.org/join-us/

In 1 week, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, will be speaking as part of a webinar organized by the International Association of Prosecutors with Blue Shield International. "Cultural Property Awareness: From Crime to Court," Fri, Nov 14, 08:00 ET/14:00 CET. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔹 3 weeks until our next webinar! 🔹 🔗 Register today to join us on November 19th: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Attending the Annual Meeting of the @abilaofficial.bsky.social this weekend in NYC? If so, don't miss, "International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination" w/USCBS Board member, Jane Levine, as a panelist. 10/24, 1:30-2:45 pm.

Thanks to all who attended last week's webinar, “How Does the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Protect Cultural Property?”! USCBS especially thanks Sharon Nicastro for the wonderful presentation. ICYMI, the webinar recording is now available: drive.google.com/file/d/10wJo...

❕ Reminder: Less than 2 hours until our October webinar! ❕ 🔹 Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT to learn about CPP at the International Committee of the Red Cross. 🔗 Register here in advance of the event: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our October webinar takes place tomorrow! If you haven't already, please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi... If you can't make it for the live event, please register anyways and the recording will be circulated to all registrants. Questions? Email us at [email protected]!

📆 Just one week until our next public webinar! 🔹 Join us next Wednesday as we hear from Sharon Nicastro of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio. 🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register in advance by scanning the QR code below or clicking here: zoom.us/webinar/regi....

📣 Announcing our upcoming webinars! Join us this fall for two fascinating talks on various aspects of #culturalproperty protection. Free and open to the public, but registration is required: 🔹 Oct 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🔹 Nov 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi... ❓ Questions? Email us at [email protected]!

The New York Times reports that recent attacks on Gaza City have left archaeologists fearful about the loss of irreplaceable artifacts. A delay in airstrikes enabled rescue initiatives to relocate some material, but not everything was able to be saved. uscbs.org/rescue-initi...

As a side event of @unesco.org's upcoming MONDIACULT conference, the BSI Underwater Conflict Heritage Group invites anyone who is interested to join an online event next Tuesday, September 23rd: uscbs.org/bsi-underwat...

Blue Shield International has published its Annual Report for 2024. It is now available online at the BSI website: theblueshield.org/blue-shield-...

The latest issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice is a special one. "Caring for Culture," guest edited by Morag Kersel, celebrates the work of Patty Gerstenblith and Neil Brodie, two scholars who have devoted their careers to the protection of #culture. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...