EEAS Publishes Report on Cultural Heritage in Conflicts and Crises
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has published its 2025 report on the implementation of the EU Concept on Cultural Heritage in Conflicts and Crises, which [...]
Publication of MCI-SCRI’s Potential Impact on Texan Cultural Heritage Report
Following the severe storms and flooding in Central Texas in July 2025, the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute-Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (MCI-SCRI), with the Cultural Heritage Monitoring [...]
Cultural Emergency Response Releases “Supporting Heritage at Risk: A Manual and Workshop Script for Heritage Proposal Writing”
In partnership with the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute-Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (MCI-SCRI) and with the support of the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, Cultural Emergency Response [...]
Hyperallergic on Iranian Cultural Heritage, with Comments by Cori Wegener and Brian Daniels
A recent Hyperallergic article on the threats to Iranian cultural heritage includes comments by both Cori Wegener, founder of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
