NPR, featuring Patty Gerstenblith, on Iranian Cultural Heritage
NPR recently discussed the damage to Iranian cultural heritage and included comments from USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith. You can hear the audio piece or read the [...]
Upcoming Conference (3/27/2026) at Rutgers Law School on CPP Legal Frameworks
Registration for a hybrid conference titled, "Law, Heritage, & Identity: International Legal Frameworks for Cultural Preservation" at Rutgers Law School is now open. The one-day event [...]
USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, on CPP and Rules of Engagement in the Associated Press
In an article published by the Associated Press on March 12, 2026, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, comments on cultural property protection during the current conflict and [...]
Museums Association Highlights the Statements of Heritage Organizations Regarding CPP During Conflict in Iran
In an article published on March 10, 2026, Museums Association highlighted statements and remarks made by heritage organizations expressing their concern about the conflict in Iran, [...]
Virtual Panel (3/4/26) Recording Now Available
The recording of our virtual panel event, "20 Years of USCBS: Our Beginnings and Our Relevance Today," held on March 4, 2026, is now available online. [...]
USCBS Releases Statement on the Iran Conflict and Cultural Heritage
STATEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITTEE OF THE BLUE SHIELD on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Context of Military Operations Affecting Iran March 4, [...]
Upcoming Webinar: “20 Years of USCBS” (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)
This year, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding! To mark the occasion, we will be hosting special [...]
USCBS Remembers András Riedlmayer (1947-2026)
The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield was saddened to learn of the recent passing of renowned art historian and cultural advocate, András Riedlmayer. Born in [...]
Resources to Protect our Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times
The main priority in any emergency should always be the protection of human life. Still, as a cultural organization committed to the protection of cultural property [...]
