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US/ICOMOS
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 The
U.S. National Committee of the International
Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS)
is one of numerous national committees forming a worldwide alliance for
the study and conservation of historic buildings, districts, and sites.
It is the focus of international cultural resources exchange in the
United States and as such shares preservation information and expertise
worldwide. It also highlights and interprets the unique American
preservation system: the partnership between private organizations and federal, state, and local
governments, and the cooperation between the academic community,
professionals and civic volunteers. The U.S. National Committee is one of the largest national committees of ICOMOS.
As the only U.S. professional
preservation organization with a global focus, US/ICOMOS is the gateway for U.S.
professionals to participate in worldwide heritage conservation.
With nearly 700 members (480 International Members and 200 National
Affiliates), US/ICOMOS also promotes strong ties to national, regional,
private, and governmental organizations within the U.S. In October 1987, US/ICOMOS hosted the 8th ICOMOS General
Assembly in Washington, D.C., attended by approximately 700 delegates from
70 countries.
US/ICOMOS guides and promotes activities through
an extensive membership network of preservation professionals,
institutions, and organizations, including specialized scientific
committees. US/ICOMOS also organizes an annual international
scientific symposium, an international intern exchange program, and
occasional special training courses and conferences. In addition,
US/ICOMOS publishes an quarterly newsletter and an annual scientific
journal.
Read an overview of PRESERVATION
IN THE UNITED STATES.
Among the highlights of US/ICOMOS activities:
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Ten
specialized committees, made up of professionals with experience in a
variety
of preservation-related fields.
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An electronic mailing list, 'USICOMOS'
which was established in the Spring of 1995
to discuss national and
international issues of interest to the organization. The list is
open to
all those interested in international preservation.
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A quarterly Newsletter,
keeping members informed of activities in the United States
and of its
involvement in world preservation.
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An International
Intern Exchange Program, now entering its third decade.
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An annual International
Scientific Symposium, now in its 10th year.
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