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...

@unesco.org invites cultural institutions, organizations, & networks to take part in a global #survey on Women, Culture, and Emergencies. 📝 Estimated time: 10 mins 📍 Multilingual & confidential. 🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #GenderEquality #WomenInCulture #EmergencyResponse

On Tues Aug 5, the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's Eurasia Center and the @combatlooting.bsky.social is hosting, "Examining Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s cultural heritage." This is a hybrid in-person & online event. More information & registration here: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/examin...

As violence continues in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, authorities have taken measures to safeguard the city's art collection usually housed in Le Centre d'Art, one of the oldest art institutions in the Caribbean. uscbs.org/safeguarding...

The U.S. has announced its withdrawal from @unesco.org. Please see the U.S. Department of State's press release for more information. uscbs.org/u-s-withdraw...

Those in the Washington DC area may be interested in this event organized by the US-ASEAN Center, in partnership with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art and the Antiquities Coalition. 📅 Monday, June 30th. ✏️ Registration is required and available here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ICYMI: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar recording now available! Many thanks to all those who attended, and, most especially, to Dr. Laurie Rush for sharing her time and experiences. uscbs.org/june-2025-we...

📣 Webinar: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" TOMORROW! 📅 Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm EDT 📍 Virtual: Register for free to receive the Zoom link: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A reminder that our free "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar is happening next Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30 pm EDT! Please register to receive your webinar link and join us next Wednesday: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This free #webinar, "Introduction to CPP," will take place on Wed. June 18 @ 1:30 pm EDT. This webinar is open to anyone, but we do ask that you please sign-up in advance by registering here (zoom.us/webinar/regi...) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. #CPP uscbs.org/cpp-webinar-...

Supporters of USCBS may be interested in this upcoming webinar hosted by the International Scientific Committee on the Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage (ISCARSAH). Register for this free #webinar here: shorturl.at/EcA1A

Dr. Laurie Rush will be speaking as part of a free public #webinar hosted by the MA in #culturalheritage at The American University of Rome. "Protecting Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times," will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm CEST/12pm EST. Register here: aur.edu/events/prote...

USCBS would like to thank all those who attended the conference at DePaul University on March 13 and 14, everyone who shared their work with attendees, the conference organizers, and all who continue to support USCBS’ mission and the protection of cultural property. uscbs.org/2025-confere...

The "Navigating Justice in Cultural Heritage" conference is just one week away! Register now for next week's two-day #conference in Chicago. Can't attend in person? Join us virtually! Registration still required. Please register by emailing [email protected] and note how you plan to attend.

Reminder: USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, will be speaking as part of a webinar happening tmw at 08:00 EST. The webinar is organized by the International Association of Prosecutors and Blue Shield International. More details and a registration link can be found here: uscbs.org/iap-webinar-...

A reminder that the "Navigating Justice in Cultural Heritage” #conference starts in just over two weeks! Join us at DePaul University or attend virtually. Register today by emailing [email protected]. uscbs.org/conference-a...

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, will be speaking as part of a #webinar organized by the International Association of Prosecutors in conjunction with Blue Shield International. More details and a registration link can be found here: uscbs.org/iap-webinar-...