The Japan and Pacific 2011 Blue Shield Solidarity group on Facebook contains links to information about libraries, museums, archives and other cultural institutions affected by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Blue Shield expresses its solidarity with all colleagues, the Japanese people, and all people in the Pacific area affected by this disaster. The community mobilizes itself to provide as much help as needed. Join this group, and keep in touch with news about cultural heritage and damaged institutions.
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October 29, 2026
In the middle of August, more than 600 organizations joined a coalition to protect Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, vital regulations which require federal agencies to consider how federally funded, licensed, permitted, or [...]
October 24, 2026
Members of the USCBS Board of Directors are in Athens this week attending the Blue Shield International General Assembly, "Blue Shield 30! The Past, Present, and Future of Cultural Property Protection." We are thrilled to announce [...]
September 25, 2026
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield co-hosted its annual conference alongside American University Washington College of Law, welcoming conference attendees and 14 esteemed guest speakers at both WCL's Congressional Hall [...]
