U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield
@uscbs.bsky.social
USCBS is dedicated to preventing the destruction, damage and theft of cultural property during armed conflict and natural disasters.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar on Wednesday! Special thanks to Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson for the wonderful presentation and insights!
If you missed the live event, the webinar was recorded and is now available to watch here: zoom.us/rec/share/BB...
uscbs.org/webinar-11-1...
If you missed the live event, the webinar was recorded and is now available to watch here: zoom.us/rec/share/BB...
uscbs.org/webinar-11-1...
Webinar (11/19/25) Recording Now Available - US Committee of the Blue Shield
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November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar on Wednesday! Special thanks to Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson for the wonderful presentation and insights!
If you missed the live event, the webinar was recorded and is now available to watch here: zoom.us/rec/share/BB...
uscbs.org/webinar-11-1...
If you missed the live event, the webinar was recorded and is now available to watch here: zoom.us/rec/share/BB...
uscbs.org/webinar-11-1...
🔹 Tomorrow at 1:30 pm EDT, please join Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University, and USCBS Executive Director, Rachel Dewan, to discuss Canadian considerations for #culturalprotection.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🔹 Tomorrow at 1:30 pm EDT, please join Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University, and USCBS Executive Director, Rachel Dewan, to discuss Canadian considerations for #culturalprotection.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📆 Just one week until our next public webinar!
🔹 Join us next Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30 pm EDT as we hear from Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Join us next Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30 pm EDT as we hear from Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
📆 Just one week until our next public webinar!
🔹 Join us next Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30 pm EDT as we hear from Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Join us next Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30 pm EDT as we hear from Shannon Lewis-Simpson of the Canadian Armed Forces and Memorial University.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This is a friendly reminder that current 2025 memberships will expire on Dec. 31, and that any new memberships or renewals made during the last quarter of this year (Oct-Dec) will extend through 2026.
So become a member today & enjoy membership perks now through all of next year! uscbs.org/join-us/
So become a member today & enjoy membership perks now through all of next year! uscbs.org/join-us/
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This is a friendly reminder that current 2025 memberships will expire on Dec. 31, and that any new memberships or renewals made during the last quarter of this year (Oct-Dec) will extend through 2026.
So become a member today & enjoy membership perks now through all of next year! uscbs.org/join-us/
So become a member today & enjoy membership perks now through all of next year! uscbs.org/join-us/
In 1 week, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, will be speaking as part of a webinar organized by the International Association of Prosecutors with Blue Shield International. "Cultural Property Awareness: From Crime to Court," Fri, Nov 14, 08:00 ET/14:00 CET.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In 1 week, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, will be speaking as part of a webinar organized by the International Association of Prosecutors with Blue Shield International. "Cultural Property Awareness: From Crime to Court," Fri, Nov 14, 08:00 ET/14:00 CET.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 3 weeks until our next webinar! 🔹
🔗 Register today to join us on November 19th: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔗 Register today to join us on November 19th: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🔹 3 weeks until our next webinar! 🔹
🔗 Register today to join us on November 19th: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔗 Register today to join us on November 19th: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Attending the Annual Meeting of the @abilaofficial.bsky.social this weekend in NYC?
If so, don't miss, "International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination" w/USCBS Board member, Jane Levine, as a panelist. 10/24, 1:30-2:45 pm.
If so, don't miss, "International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination" w/USCBS Board member, Jane Levine, as a panelist. 10/24, 1:30-2:45 pm.
October 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Attending the Annual Meeting of the @abilaofficial.bsky.social this weekend in NYC?
If so, don't miss, "International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination" w/USCBS Board member, Jane Levine, as a panelist. 10/24, 1:30-2:45 pm.
If so, don't miss, "International Tribunals and Cultural Heritage Destruction: War Crimes, Persecution, Genocide & Discrimination" w/USCBS Board member, Jane Levine, as a panelist. 10/24, 1:30-2:45 pm.
Thanks to all who attended last week's webinar, “How Does the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Protect Cultural Property?”! USCBS especially thanks Sharon Nicastro for the wonderful presentation.
ICYMI, the webinar recording is now available: drive.google.com/file/d/10wJo...
ICYMI, the webinar recording is now available: drive.google.com/file/d/10wJo...
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thanks to all who attended last week's webinar, “How Does the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Protect Cultural Property?”! USCBS especially thanks Sharon Nicastro for the wonderful presentation.
ICYMI, the webinar recording is now available: drive.google.com/file/d/10wJo...
ICYMI, the webinar recording is now available: drive.google.com/file/d/10wJo...
❕ Reminder: Less than 2 hours until our October webinar! ❕
🔹 Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT to learn about CPP at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
🔗 Register here in advance of the event: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT to learn about CPP at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
🔗 Register here in advance of the event: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
❕ Reminder: Less than 2 hours until our October webinar! ❕
🔹 Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT to learn about CPP at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
🔗 Register here in advance of the event: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT to learn about CPP at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
🔗 Register here in advance of the event: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our October webinar takes place tomorrow! If you haven't already, please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't make it for the live event, please register anyways and the recording will be circulated to all registrants.
Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
If you can't make it for the live event, please register anyways and the recording will be circulated to all registrants.
Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
October 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our October webinar takes place tomorrow! If you haven't already, please register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't make it for the live event, please register anyways and the recording will be circulated to all registrants.
Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
If you can't make it for the live event, please register anyways and the recording will be circulated to all registrants.
Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
📆 Just one week until our next public webinar!
🔹 Join us next Wednesday as we hear from Sharon Nicastro of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register in advance by scanning the QR code below or clicking here: zoom.us/webinar/regi....
🔹 Join us next Wednesday as we hear from Sharon Nicastro of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register in advance by scanning the QR code below or clicking here: zoom.us/webinar/regi....
October 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
📆 Just one week until our next public webinar!
🔹 Join us next Wednesday as we hear from Sharon Nicastro of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register in advance by scanning the QR code below or clicking here: zoom.us/webinar/regi....
🔹 Join us next Wednesday as we hear from Sharon Nicastro of the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio.
🔗 All are welcome to this free webinar! Please register in advance by scanning the QR code below or clicking here: zoom.us/webinar/regi....
📣 Announcing our upcoming webinars!
Join us this fall for two fascinating talks on various aspects of #culturalproperty protection.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required:
🔹 Oct 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Nov 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
❓ Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
Join us this fall for two fascinating talks on various aspects of #culturalproperty protection.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required:
🔹 Oct 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Nov 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
❓ Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📣 Announcing our upcoming webinars!
Join us this fall for two fascinating talks on various aspects of #culturalproperty protection.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required:
🔹 Oct 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Nov 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
❓ Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
Join us this fall for two fascinating talks on various aspects of #culturalproperty protection.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required:
🔹 Oct 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🔹 Nov 15: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
❓ Questions? Email us at hq@uscbs.org!
The New York Times reports that recent attacks on Gaza City have left archaeologists fearful about the loss of irreplaceable artifacts. A delay in airstrikes enabled rescue initiatives to relocate some material, but not everything was able to be saved.
uscbs.org/rescue-initi...
uscbs.org/rescue-initi...
Rescue Initiatives Saved Some of Gaza's Ancient Artifacts, Much Has Still Been Lost - US Committee of the Blue Shield
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September 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The New York Times reports that recent attacks on Gaza City have left archaeologists fearful about the loss of irreplaceable artifacts. A delay in airstrikes enabled rescue initiatives to relocate some material, but not everything was able to be saved.
uscbs.org/rescue-initi...
uscbs.org/rescue-initi...
As a side event of @unesco.org's upcoming MONDIACULT conference, the BSI Underwater Conflict Heritage Group invites anyone who is interested to join an online event next Tuesday, September 23rd: uscbs.org/bsi-underwat...
Register for BSI's "Underwater Cultural Heritage in Conflict and Post-Conflict" Online Event - US Committee of the Blue Shield
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September 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As a side event of @unesco.org's upcoming MONDIACULT conference, the BSI Underwater Conflict Heritage Group invites anyone who is interested to join an online event next Tuesday, September 23rd: uscbs.org/bsi-underwat...
Blue Shield International has published its Annual Report for 2024. It is now available online at the BSI website: theblueshield.org/blue-shield-...
Blue Shield Annual Report 2024 Available NOW - Blue Shield International
The Blue Shield Annual Report for 2023 is now available online, highlighting the organisation's exciting work last year protecting heritage
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September 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Blue Shield International has published its Annual Report for 2024. It is now available online at the BSI website: theblueshield.org/blue-shield-...
The latest issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice is a special one. "Caring for Culture," guest edited by Morag Kersel, celebrates the work of Patty Gerstenblith and Neil Brodie, two scholars who have devoted their careers to the protection of #culture.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Advances in Archaeological Practice: Volume 13 - Caring for Culture in the Twenty-First Century | Cambridge Core
Cambridge Core - Advances in Archaeological Practice - Volume 13 - Caring for Culture in the Twenty-First Century
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August 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The latest issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice is a special one. "Caring for Culture," guest edited by Morag Kersel, celebrates the work of Patty Gerstenblith and Neil Brodie, two scholars who have devoted their careers to the protection of #culture.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
@unesco.org invites cultural institutions, organizations, & networks to take part in a global #survey on Women, Culture, and Emergencies.
📝 Estimated time: 10 mins
📍 Multilingual & confidential.
🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#GenderEquality #WomenInCulture #EmergencyResponse
📝 Estimated time: 10 mins
📍 Multilingual & confidential.
🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#GenderEquality #WomenInCulture #EmergencyResponse
August 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@unesco.org invites cultural institutions, organizations, & networks to take part in a global #survey on Women, Culture, and Emergencies.
📝 Estimated time: 10 mins
📍 Multilingual & confidential.
🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#GenderEquality #WomenInCulture #EmergencyResponse
📝 Estimated time: 10 mins
📍 Multilingual & confidential.
🔗 Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#GenderEquality #WomenInCulture #EmergencyResponse
On Tues Aug 5, the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's Eurasia Center and the @combatlooting.bsky.social is hosting, "Examining Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s cultural heritage." This is a hybrid in-person & online event. More information & registration here: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/examin...
Examining Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s cultural heritage
Experts discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine’s cultural heritage and the steps that international partners can take to protect culture and history.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
July 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On Tues Aug 5, the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's Eurasia Center and the @combatlooting.bsky.social is hosting, "Examining Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s cultural heritage." This is a hybrid in-person & online event. More information & registration here: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/examin...
As violence continues in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, authorities have taken measures to safeguard the city's art collection usually housed in Le Centre d'Art, one of the oldest art institutions in the Caribbean.
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Safeguarding Haitian Art at Le Centre d'Art - US Committee of the Blue Shield
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July 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
As violence continues in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, authorities have taken measures to safeguard the city's art collection usually housed in Le Centre d'Art, one of the oldest art institutions in the Caribbean.
uscbs.org/safeguarding...
uscbs.org/safeguarding...
The U.S. has announced its withdrawal from @unesco.org.
Please see the U.S. Department of State's press release for more information.
uscbs.org/u-s-withdraw...
Please see the U.S. Department of State's press release for more information.
uscbs.org/u-s-withdraw...
The United States Withdraws from UNESCO - US Committee of the Blue Shield
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July 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The U.S. has announced its withdrawal from @unesco.org.
Please see the U.S. Department of State's press release for more information.
uscbs.org/u-s-withdraw...
Please see the U.S. Department of State's press release for more information.
uscbs.org/u-s-withdraw...
Those in the Washington DC area may be interested in this event organized by the US-ASEAN Center, in partnership with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art and the Antiquities Coalition.
📅 Monday, June 30th.
✏️ Registration is required and available here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📅 Monday, June 30th.
✏️ Registration is required and available here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Advancing Regional Cooperation to Protect Cultural Heritage: Insights from the U.S.–Cambodia Cultural Property Agreement
The illicit trade in cultural antiquities is a growing global crisis, particularly affecting Southeast Asia. Criminal networks are looting historical sites and smuggling artifacts, undermining cultura...
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June 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Those in the Washington DC area may be interested in this event organized by the US-ASEAN Center, in partnership with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art and the Antiquities Coalition.
📅 Monday, June 30th.
✏️ Registration is required and available here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📅 Monday, June 30th.
✏️ Registration is required and available here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
ICYMI: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar recording now available!
Many thanks to all those who attended, and, most especially, to Dr. Laurie Rush for sharing her time and experiences.
uscbs.org/june-2025-we...
Many thanks to all those who attended, and, most especially, to Dr. Laurie Rush for sharing her time and experiences.
uscbs.org/june-2025-we...
Webinar Recording Now Available - US Committee of the Blue Shield
uscbs.org
June 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
ICYMI: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar recording now available!
Many thanks to all those who attended, and, most especially, to Dr. Laurie Rush for sharing her time and experiences.
uscbs.org/june-2025-we...
Many thanks to all those who attended, and, most especially, to Dr. Laurie Rush for sharing her time and experiences.
uscbs.org/june-2025-we...
📣 Webinar: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" TOMORROW!
📅 Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm EDT
📍 Virtual: Register for free to receive the Zoom link:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm EDT
📍 Virtual: Register for free to receive the Zoom link:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📣 Webinar: "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" TOMORROW!
📅 Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm EDT
📍 Virtual: Register for free to receive the Zoom link:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 pm EDT
📍 Virtual: Register for free to receive the Zoom link:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A reminder that our free "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar is happening next Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30 pm EDT!
Please register to receive your webinar link and join us next Wednesday: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Please register to receive your webinar link and join us next Wednesday: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A reminder that our free "Introduction to Cultural Property Protection" #webinar is happening next Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30 pm EDT!
Please register to receive your webinar link and join us next Wednesday: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Please register to receive your webinar link and join us next Wednesday: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This free #webinar, "Introduction to CPP," will take place on Wed. June 18 @ 1:30 pm EDT.
This webinar is open to anyone, but we do ask that you please sign-up in advance by registering here (zoom.us/webinar/regi...) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
#CPP
uscbs.org/cpp-webinar-...
This webinar is open to anyone, but we do ask that you please sign-up in advance by registering here (zoom.us/webinar/regi...) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
#CPP
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June 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This free #webinar, "Introduction to CPP," will take place on Wed. June 18 @ 1:30 pm EDT.
This webinar is open to anyone, but we do ask that you please sign-up in advance by registering here (zoom.us/webinar/regi...) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
#CPP
uscbs.org/cpp-webinar-...
This webinar is open to anyone, but we do ask that you please sign-up in advance by registering here (zoom.us/webinar/regi...) or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
#CPP
uscbs.org/cpp-webinar-...