Archeological resources and sites are a potential source of meaningful heritage tourism and education through interpretation. This policy statement provides guidance on how to foster public understanding and appreciation of archaeological resources through heritage education programs and, where appropriate, heritage tourism initiatives, while encouraging their conservation for future generations in a spirit of stewardship.

Under the National Historic Preservation Act, Native Hawaiian organizations are afforded the opportunity to participate in the national historic preservation program. This policy sets forth principles that guide ACHP interaction with Native Hawaiian organizations as it carries out its responsibilities under the NHPA. It also provides guidance to the ACHP and its staff and serves as the foundation for ACHP policies and procedures affecting Native Hawaiian issues.

Early consultation and coordination with Tribes, ideally in the pre-application stage, can be beneficial and time-saving to federal agencies and applicants and better ensure that sites of cultural and religious significance to Tribes are protected.

Patricia M. O’Donnell, FASLA, AICP, Principal, Heritage Landscapes LLC

Jennifer Coleman, Chair, Cleveland Landmarks Commission, architect, entrepreneur, Cleveland, Ohio

Kelly G. Marsh (Taitano), Professor and Cultural Preservationist           One of the larger surviving sets of latte at the Senator Angel L.G. Santos Latte Park, Hagåtña, Guåhan (Guam). Photo: Taken by Ronald Laguana.

Niya Bates, Director of African American History and Getting Word Oral History Project at Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia

Training The ACHP provides various trainings via classroom, webinars, and online on-demand available through the ACHP's eLearning portal.

Nicholas M. Patrick, Architectural Conservator/Project Manager, Aeon Preservation Services, LLC

Laurie Kay Sommers Ph.D., Folklore, Independent Consultant