What can be done if continued development, climate, and environmental issues, and other factors threaten to erase a black community’s cultural heritage? Located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, the Gullah Geechee Islands are home to an African American community descended from formerly enslaved people. Unlike most other communities in the US, the Gullah maintain a majority of their African language and cultural heritage. However, the Gullah culture is facing extinction as a result of continued growth, environmental difficulties, and a variety of other negative circumstances. This webinar addresses the islands’ history, what is happening there now, and the work being done to preserve the culture.

The cultural heritage of a community is a vital aspect of its identity, and its loss may have negative effects, not just for the physical environment but also for its traditions and values. It is important for community members to lead and take an active part in the preservation of their  cultural heritage. Join this webinar to hear about the experiences of leaders in this area, how to encourage volunteerism, and how to get started on preserving your own community’s heritage.

The ACHP will meet to conduct its fall business. 

Section 106 Agreements Seminar is a four-hour course that builds skills in managing consultation and documenting agreed upon steps to resolve adverse effects in a Section 106 review of a federal undertaking. The seminar is designed for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners who are fluent in the Section 106 implementing regulations and the review process.

Section 106 Agreements Seminar is a four-hour course that builds skills in managing consultation and documenting agreed upon steps to resolve adverse effects in a Section 106 review of a federal undertaking. The seminar is designed for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners who are fluent in the Section 106 implementing regulations and the review process.

Section 106 Agreements Seminar is a four-hour course that builds skills in managing consultation and documenting agreed upon steps to resolve adverse effects in a Section 106 review of a federal undertaking. The seminar is designed for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners who are fluent in the Section 106 implementing regulations and the review process.

Section 106 Agreements Seminar is a four-hour course that builds skills in managing consultation and documenting agreed upon steps to resolve adverse effects in a Section 106 review of a federal undertaking. The seminar is designed for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners who are fluent in the Section 106 implementing regulations and the review process.

Section 106 Agreements Seminar is a four-hour course that builds skills in managing consultation and documenting agreed upon steps to resolve adverse effects in a Section 106 review of a federal undertaking. The seminar is designed for cultural resources, environmental, and legal practitioners who are fluent in the Section 106 implementing regulations and the review process. 

Section 106 Essentials is an 8-hour course  - presented in two four-hour sessions over two days -- for anyone interested in an overview of the Section 106 review process. The course is particularly helpful for managers/decision makers and early-career cultural resources practitioners from federal agencies, State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, applicants in the Section 106 process, and others.

Section 106 Essentials is an 8-hour course  - presented in two four-hour sessions over two days -- for anyone interested in an overview of the Section 106 review process. The course is particularly helpful for managers/decision makers and early-career cultural resources practitioners from federal agencies, State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, applicants in the Section 106 process, and others.