DNR’s Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) has awarded 15 federal grants for historic preservation and archaeology in Indiana communities. The grants, totaling more than $454,000, provide a match of more than $524,000 in local and private funds, for a total projected investment of $978,441. Read more about them.
New Listings in the National Register of Historic Places
From May, 2019, through September, 2019, Indiana added 19 listings to the National Register of Historic Places. These listings—houses, farms, commercial and residential historic districts, cemeteries, houses of worship, and a train station. Read the entire list of listed buildings. For information on Indiana properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures.
30 Years of Protecting Archaeology Sites
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of Indiana’s law protecting archaeological sites. What was originally enacted in 1989 as Indiana Code 14-3-3.4 and protected sites dating before Indiana’s statehood date (Dec. 11, 1816), later was recodified to Indiana Code 14-21-1 and now protects sites dating before Dec. 31, 1870. Through these years, many sites have been investigated and protected. Learn more about this important statute.
Post War Housing Resources
Many of our regular readers likely know about the DHPA’s Multiple Property Document Form (MPDF) on housing in Indiana from 1940-1973. To bring everyone up to speed: This 300+ page document includes an extensive context on postwar housing including styles and a multitude of societal circumstances/influences of the era. Read the documents.
Remembering History in Indiana Student’s Work in Public History
Every year the DNR-DHPA sponsors an intern from the IUPUI Public History Program. This year-long internship allows the student to learn about history, preservation, and archaeology along with the programs administered by the DHPA. Starting in August, our intern (Jessica Petty) has been working on a variety of projects related to outreach and research. But her interest and work in history started long before she ever stepped foot through our doors. Her recent successful project – to memorialize Ryan White with an Indiana Historical Bureau historical marker is worth telling. Read about Jessica’s project.
Archaeology Guidebook
The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology has been working on updating the Guidebook for Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory – Archaeological Sites. This process has taken several years and numerous meetings. We wish to thank the Indiana Archaeology Council committee for their input throughout this process. Their comments have greatly clarified the guidance. The final 2019 Guidebook was announced during Indiana Archaeology Month. It can be found here.
Hoosier Women at Work Women’s History Conference
The Hoosier Women at Work: Suffrage and Citizenship will be held March 7 at the Indiana Historical Society (Indianapolis). This one-day conference, sponsored by the DHPA, Indiana State Library, Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Women’s History Association, and Indiana Humanities will explore and expand knowledge of women’s contributions to Indiana through their labor securing voting rights and full citizenship. Conference keynote speaker, Jennifer Scott, Director of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum in Chicago. More information
Updated Application for a Certificate of Approval form for State Projects
In August DHPA updated and released a new Certificate of Approval (State Form 52889) which is now available on our website. This form is used for submissions of projects under Indiana Code 14-21-1-18 which requires that before an historic site or structure owned by the state or an historic site or structure listed in the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures or the National Register of Historic Places may be altered, demolished, or removed by a project funded in whole or in part by the state, a certificate of approval must be obtained from the Historic Preservation Review Board. Learn more.
Save the date For Statewide Preservation Conference
Preserving Historic Places, Indiana’s annual conference on saving and revitalizing buildings and neighborhoods, comes to South Bend, April 14-17, 2020. The conference includes educational sessions, workshops, field sessions and tours in addition to lectures by state and national preservation leaders. Keep an eye out program information and registration in early 2020.
Follow DHPA on Facebook
The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology is now on Facebook. Follow us at www.facebook.com/INdhpa to find out about upcoming events, participate in trivia, find out about things to see and do throughout the state, and learn interesting facts about preservation in Indiana. If you have suggestions for topics or questions for future discussions let us know at dhpaconnect@dnr.IN.gov.
Internships at DHPA
The deadline for applications for summer internships with DHPA is March 15. These unpaid positions are an excellent opportunity for the students to learn about real world history, archaeology, and preservation jobs, acquire news skills, and deliver important products for the office. More information.
DHPA Staff Programs
Staff from the DHPA offer free programs around the state on a variety of topics including archaeology, Underground Railroad, cemeteries, and preservation. If you would like to learn more about these topics, check out the Calendar of Events and find the talk closest to you. Or, if you organization is looking for a speaker; contact the DHPA for potential speakers and topics.
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We are always interested in your ideas. If there is a topic you would like to see in an upcoming issue of Eavesdropping, send us an email at dhpaconnect@dnr.IN.gov.