Reminder: this Friday, May 10, is the nomination deadline for the 2024 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards! ohp.parks.ca.gov/governorsawards
Photo: Palm Springs Preservation Foundation was among the recipients of the 2023 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards.

Streaming live now (9:00 a.m.): cal-span.org/meeting/cshrc_…

Don’t forget tomorrow’s State Historical Resources meeting. Nine nominations for the National Register of Historic Places will be considered, including the Petaluma Woman’s Club. Attend in person or virtually. Visit parks.ca.gov/PublicNotices for details, and to register. California OHP

In addition to preservation, the month of May is Asian American & Pacific Islander, and Jewish American, Heritage Month!
asianpacificheritage.gov
jewishheritagemonth.gov

11 Days of #11Most : Cindy Walker House, Mexia, TX

Cindy Walker's songs scored Top 10 hits across five decades, were performed by artists from Ray Charles to Bette Midler, and earned her a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her home is under threat. ow.ly/KB9I50RnwpI

May 2024 OHP ePost: conta.cc/3UEGRX4
News from the OHP for Preservation Month!

The State Historical Resources Commission meeting is this Friday, May 3rd! For meeting time, location, agenda, and viewing links go to: ohp.parks.ca.gov/shrcnotices
To view the list of nominated properties: ohp.parks.ca.gov/pending

Latest weekly digest is out! bit.ly/4aUJhXa
Highlights:
🌎 Gov. Newsom announced June 12 opening of newest state park Dos Rios
🏅Gov's Historic Preservation Awards deadline extended
🌲 9 nomns for National Register of Historic Places
🎭 Line-up of Arts in CA Parks events

Deadline extended for the 2024 Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards! There is still time to nominate projects, individuals, and organizations for exemplary work in historic preservation. Nomination Deadline: May 10, 2024. ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24513

Do you enjoy working with smart, fun, and dynamic individuals? Are you skilled at keeping things organized and running smoothly? Apply for the Administrative Chief position with the OHP! Deadline is April 29, 2024: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

Preservation Month is just around the corner! Is your community, non-profit org, or public agency, planning preservation activities for the month? Send us links to your events and we'll post them to our Preservation Month page! ohp.parks.ca.gov/preservationmo…

The deadline is just a week away (April 29) to apply for the position of Administrative Chief at the OHP! Join us in the mission and work of preserving California heritage! calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

Check out our latest weekly digest! bit.ly/3UoUmtD

Highlights:
🎉 Congrats to State Parks' newest peace officers!
🏊‍♂️ Lifeguards honored for heroics.
🌄 Spring getaway ideas.
🚰 Lake Perris pipes mystery.
📸 Postcards
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Tune in live TODAY at 11:30am PST!

#EarthDay #EarthDay 2024
Earth - the greatest of all preservation efforts!
earthday.org/earth-day-2024/
parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/12…
(image courtesy of NASA)

The Office of Historic Preservation is hiring an Administrative Chief to join the management team of our office and support the work and mission of preserving California's heritage! Application Deadline: April 29, 2024. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

Still time to submit a nomination for the 2024 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards! Projects, individuals, organizations that exemplify the best in preservation can be nominated! Deadline is April 24, 2024: ohp.parks.ca.gov/governorsawards

Reminder: Take the exams for State Historian I, II, and III to secure list eligibility for State jobs, including with the OHP!
State Historian I: parks.ca.gov/PAGES/736/FILE…
State Historian II: parks.ca.gov/PAGES/736/FILE…
State Historian III: parks.ca.gov/PAGES/736/FILE…

Preservation Month is coming in May!

This year’s theme of “People Saving Places” highlights everyone doing the work of saving places—in big ways and small.

Browse a suite of resources to help you celebrate Preservation Month this year: ow.ly/znq850R7FHq

Enjoy your weekend with this week's Weekly Digest: bit.ly/3xAcCY8

Highlights:

🏞️ California State Parks Week: June 12-16 events!
🎨 New Arts in California Parks grants program!
🎣 Adventure of the Month: California's oldest lake!