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April 2025 Preservation ePost | | |
Happy National Garden Month
Spring has sprung, and now is a fantastic time to enjoy the turning of the season at one of California's historic gardens. Many landmark buildings and sites throughout the state also include designed gardens and outdoor spaces.
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This State Park is a collection of historic buildings, houses, and adjoining gardens in Old Monterey. Starting May 1, explore the "Secret Gardens of Old Monterey" with a self-guided tour that is free to the public.
Photo courtesy of CA Parks
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This State landmark and National Monument was once the home of labor rights activist César Chávez. While parts of the monument are under construction or generally closed to the public, the Memorial and Desert Gardens are open. You can also take a virtual tour.
Photo courtesy of CA Parks
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Founded in 1945, this 11-acre property comprises a variety of gardens, historic buildings, and a theater. The Marin Art And Garden Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. The grounds are open to the public free of charge year-round.
Photo by Valerie Nagel and Michael Monaldo
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The Office of Historic Preservation is hiring!
We are excited to announce more opportunities to join our team!
Application Deadline: 4/17/25
Application Deadline: 4/26/25
Please read the job posting for more information on how to apply, the qualifications required, and contact information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
| | Exams from the Department of Parks & Recreation | | |
The April 18 exam filing cut-off is coming soon for:
This is a continuous filing. Click the exam link above for more information about minimum qualifications, cutoff dates, and testing accommodations. More information on the State Archeologist classification series is available on the CALHR website.
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The May 1 exam filing cutoff is soon approaching for:
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State Historian III (EX-2716)
This is a continuous filing. Click the exam link above for more information about minimum qualifications, cutoff dates, and testing accommodations. More information on the State Historian classification series is available on the CALHR website.
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The TCP Bulletin provides guidance for preparing a nomination of a traditional cultural place (TCP) for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register). Through feedback from key stakeholders, including Tribes, government agencies, preservation organizations, and the public, the TCP Bulletin has been revised with additional guidance that builds upon (and supersedes) the 1998 edition by using plain language and incorporating extensive examples.
Identifying, Evaluating, and Documenting Traditional Cultural Places National Register Bulletin
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With assistance from their partial funding program for museums, Eli Wilner & Company recently completed the creation of a late 18th-century style pier mirror for Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. Nearly $50,000 in funding is still available and can be used for frame restoration, historic frame replication, or mirror replication projects.
Interested institutions can apply by emailing the details of their reframing or frame restoration needs to info@eliwilner.com. No project is too large.
Additional Funding is Available through 4/30/2025
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Constructed between 1966 and 1968, this monument is located within Bicknell Park in the City of Montebello. The monument, which stands over 60 feet high, was erected in memory of the "1,500,000 Armenian victims of the genocide perpetrated by the Turkish Government" between 1915 and 1921.
The State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) approved the addition of the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument to the California Register of Historical Resources at its Commission meeting in February of this year. More information about the monument, including additional pictures and a list of additional Armenian Memorials in California, can be found in the Nomination form.
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The State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) is having a workshop on May 8th from 1-4 pm in coordination with the California Preservation Foundation at the California Preservation Conference in Sacramento.
Preparation of a Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (State Plan) is required as part of the grant each state receives from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. The State Plan is intended to guide the activities and priorities of agencies, organizations, and the public involved in preservation in California during the years 2027–2032. This updated plan will also aid in developing action plans, outreach, educational efforts, and community engagement. The goals and corresponding objectives outlined in this plan are intended to frame the types of actions that can be undertaken to further steward California's cultural resources into the future, both by the Office of Historic Preservation and communities at large.
This California State Historical Resources Commission Workshop on May 8, 2025, will serve as the first Listening Session about the State Plan, kicking off an extensive public input process involving multiple public listening sessions, an online survey, and other input opportunities. In co-creating the State Plan, we ensure that efforts to steward our rich cultural heritage for future generations are robust, connected, and relevant to community needs.
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Distance Learning Programs
Visit the National Archives without leaving your school or home! They offer free distance learning opportunities for students and educators in grades K-12. Interactive programs feature historical documents, photographs, maps, posters, and other primary sources.
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The 2025 California Preservation Conference
The conference will take place in Sacramento from May 6 to May 10, 2025. This year’s theme centers on Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, exploring cutting-edge approaches to adaptive reuse, grassroots advocacy, housing, and environmental sustainability.
Attendees will enjoy a dynamic mix of workshops, tours, and networking opportunities throughout the Sacramento region and culminating in the prestigious California Preservation Awards at the California Museum.
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Learning Opportunities from the TPS
The Technical Preservation Services (TPS) division of the National Park Service offers a series of free online trainings on a variety of topics, including Sustainability Guidelines, Rehabilitation Guidelines, Incentives, Local Historic Districts, and more. TPS also offers an extensive series of publications that provide guidance and how-to on a broad range of preservation topics and applications.
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