heritage News

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

The New Forest National Park Authority has received a confirmed* grant of just over £550,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the project ‘New Forest remembers - untold stories of World War II’.

The National Park Service has awarded the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation a grant to organize and sponsor a year-long celebration to honor the spirit and works of Vicksburg nature artist, Hobbs Freeman.

A new pictorial history book illustrating the history of Ringgold County through vintage photographs dating back to the 1840s and descriptive captions will be published July 17, 2011.

Santa Fe's storied past and the delicious native food it produces speaks volumes. Come hear and taste this story on this WanderTours women-only exploration of the past and present of Santa Fe through food, wine and chocolate.

Jewish heritage and culture are intertwined with the Holy Scriptures. Learn how!

CAMP: Zimbabwe - a Cultural Arts & Music Project will hold a conference and cultural tour which will be presented by Dreamland Tours and the Pan-African Performance Program in Zimbabwe from December 26, 2012 to January 8, 2013.

Are you looking for a wonderful spot to enjoy a picnic on Christmas Day? Tasmania’s leading cultural heritage tourist attraction, the Port Arthur Historic Site, will be open from 9.00am until 3.30pm on December 25.

Port Arthur’s Penitentiary is arguably one of Tasmania’s, even Australia’s, defining images, particularly in terms of tourism and heritage. In the promotion of tourism the Penitentiary is up there with Uluru, the Opera House & Cradle Mountain.

Tasmania's Minister for Heritage, Brian Wightman MP, today officially opened the new jetty on the Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur, facilitating access for around 23,000 visitors who tour the island each year.

Representatives from the insurance, social housing and heritage sectors were among the audience at a seminar focused on the contentious issue of toxic mould, organised by UK trade body The Property Care Association (PCA).

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX–In June of 1876, a young carpenter arrived in Galveston with nothing more than a chest of tools and a desire to find work in the burgeoning seaport city. His name was William Menzies.

National Trust has welcomed its four millionth family member at its annual general meeting in Nottingham.

The New Forest National Park Authority has received a confirmed* grant of just over £550,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the project ‘New Forest remembers - untold stories of World War II’.

As much as a mother wants the best for her daughter, sometimes she has to let her child make her own decisions and “fly out of the nest” on her own. The Circus Poster is a special book about a special little girl.

Fugro Aperio has announced a series of free technical seminars for construction professionals highlighting modern approaches to building surveys and site investigations.

The National Park Service has awarded the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation a grant to organize and sponsor a year-long celebration to honor the spirit and works of Vicksburg nature artist, Hobbs Freeman.

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust has received a first round pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund to transform a 16th Century merchant’s house in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile into The Patrick Geddes Centre for Learning and Conservation.

The ITIHAAS Summit for Leaders in Heritage Education 2011: "Knowledge of the past and the Curriculum of Tomorrow" with the Ministry of Culture took place with the participation of around 130 people

The Port Arthur Historic Site offering FREE ENTRY for kids accompanied by the family (2 adults and up to six children under 18) on Saturdays from 24 September to 17 December.

The National Trust has revealed that the majority of Britons cannot identify home grown varieties of apple.

Sterlingham handcrafted bathroom fittings is the latest artisan company to join craft and design e-commerce site Made by Hands of Britain

In the year of our Lord 2011, a silence fell like a shadow over Egypt, a silence so loud it's roar was heard around the world.

Anveshan: The ITIHAAS Young Writers’ Forum 2011: “Shatak ko Salaam" saw a fabulous response from Delhi schools with more than 130 schools participating in the event and over 237 entries being received.

Mortimer, the new voice for everyone who cares about the future of Our Past, is delighted to bring together key contributers to that debate in a special live discussion as part of the Festival of British Archaeology.

Kamu Lodge, a Luang Prabang sustainable and culturally responsible hotel, launched a new package tour that takes travelers to experience traditional Lao cultures and Buddhism rites.

An archaeologists viewpoint on the statement made by Conservative leader of Fenland Council Mr Alan Melton “The bunny huggers won’t like this but if they wish to inspect a site, they can do it when the footings are being dug out.''

A new pictorial history book illustrating the history of Ringgold County through vintage photographs dating back to the 1840s and descriptive captions will be published July 17, 2011.

Stunning New Novel a Search for Bloodlines and a Discovery of Pride

When you Need to Send Sympathy Flower__Let sharons Flowers Shop Make an Arrangement that Stands out to show your heart felt Sorrow for Family or Friends......

Proxibid has partnered with Heritage Auctions to bring its Beverly Hills Signature Wine Auction online. Live online auction takes place Thursday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific, with a simulcast on June 17 to Hong Kong via www.proxibid.com/ha.

Artist Alexandra Abraham’s exciting range of dramatic, embellished and distinctive paintings and jewellery is now available on Made by Hands of Britain, the online boutique featuring some of Britain’s finest artists and craftspeople.

The Living Legacy Project aims save the living history of our time before the people who made it (our parents and grandparents) pass on.To achieve this an army of Personal Legacy Advisors will be recruited to assist both families and the community.

Port Arthur's farming heritage generally takes a back seat to its history of crime and punishment. But in the early 1870s Port Arthur was a productive agricultural settlement, with crops and livestock - including, for a few months in 1871, an elk!

St Ives Archive is holding a coffee morning focusing on the maritime and mining heritage of the town.

The Desperate Housewives star will be live in Beverly Hills to meet with her adoring fans in another of her book signings for Eva's Kitchen, so grab a copy and get in line to meet the star.

Attractice cast iron cooker hob covers available for most make of cast iron cookers with round hob lids.

Incident at Blood River: A Novel from the deMelilla Chronicles tells the story of two people overcoming adversity to build a new life for themselves in a lawless land.

GlowTouch Technologies, a leading web design partner to the web hosting industry, and Utah-based Fibernet Corp., a prominent leader in customizable Colocation and Managed Dedicated Hosting, have announced a partnership.

The Port Arthur Historic Site is the place to be this Easter, with plenty of engrossing ways for the whole family to engage with our convict heritage.

Do you have memories, photos, diaries, letters, stories or oral histories relating to our major convict heritage sites that you would like to share?

An increasing selection of Metal Signs with Irish Landscapes and places of interest now available from Irish Shopper.

The Desperate Housewives star will be live in Los Angeles for her book signing event, so grab your copy of "Eva's Kitchen" and get in line for a chance to meet with the fabulous Eva Longoria.

Swing into action and tee off on the only Seve Ballesteros & Jeff Howes designed course in Ireland at the five star Heritage Golf & Spa Resort for an incredible €1,375 per annum

How do you turn grief into a healing process? Show your respect and sympathy; Send Flowers, Although, you can't take away their grief, you can create an atmosphere of support and understanding by sending flowers

The iPhone App titled “Historic Old Louisville Kentucky” has recently been updated.

Sharons Flower Shop Works with and Delivers Flowers For All Local Funeral Homes: Sympathy Flowers / Arrangements Delivered to Crawford-bowers Funeral Home.

Sharons Flower Shop Works Hand in Hand with all local Funeral Homes: When you Need Flowers you can count on Sharons to help you express your sorrow. With Deepest Sympathy...

Know Thyself for Success: Empowering African-Americans Through Self-Knowledge presents a unique perspective on the African-American condition and the deepening plight of black men.

1. Promotion from Blue Moon Hotel & Spa Dalat in Spring 2011 46 USD/room/night only validity from Jan 15th to May 31st and More............

Hue Festivals with Vietnamese Cuisine, Water Play, Nhanhac Music and Traditional Crafts from April to May 2011

This Spring Summer sees the return of the Luxe collection from celebrated headwear label Kangol.

Westport House Announces Exciting 2011 Season Plans