ACHP - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

ACHP - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation The ACHP promotes the preservation of America’s historic places and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

See www.achp.gov for more information. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation's diverse historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

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The next stop on our   tour of America’s historic sites takes us to the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, located in Alt...
07/24/2026

The next stop on our tour of America’s historic sites takes us to the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, located in Alto, Texas, where visitors can walk on the land where some of the state’s earliest inhabitants from the Caddoan Mississippian culture lived. More than 1,200 years ago, the Caddo established a permanent settlement in the Neches River Valley. For the next 450 years (A.D. 850–1300), this location served as a major civic and ceremonial center. Three earthen mounds, remnants of a village and ceremonial spaces, and more than 200 museum artifacts tell the story of a society with extensive trade networks, advanced religious practices, and remarkable engineering.

The creation of the Caddo Mounds required backbreaking work of digging and then hauling large quantities of soil. The Caddo then flattened these earthen masses with grassy material on top and formed their villages around them. During the era of Spanish colonialism, Caddo mounds served as both literal and figurative defenses against missionary attempts at religious conversion and political domination. The site is still a sacred place for the Caddoan people, who were relocated to western Oklahoma in the 1800s.

People can visit Tuesdays to Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/caddo-mounds

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Texas Historical Commission

07/21/2026

During the 106 days of summer this year, we’re talking about some Section 106 hot topics. Follow along for tips and tricks for navigating Section 106 reviews.

Looking for resources on Tribal and Native Hawaiian Organization participation in the Section 106 process? The ACHP's information papers cover a range of topics, from policy development, project review, training and education, and guidance development to issues affecting Indian Tribes and NHOs. Information papers explore and discuss issues that may help inform participants in the Section 106 process. Learn more and expand your understanding of these important topics. www.achp.gov/native-american-information-papers

The next stop on our   tour of America’s historic sites is Holbrook, Arizona, to visit the Navajo County Historic Courth...
07/17/2026

The next stop on our tour of America’s historic sites is Holbrook, Arizona, to visit the Navajo County Historic Courthouse and Museum. Holbrook, established in 1882 with the construction of the Atlantic & Pacific Railway, served as a vital railhead for supplies headed to Fort Apache and other locations. Named after Henry Holbrook, the railway’s construction engineer, the town quickly became the heart of Navajo County. In 1898, voters approved a $15,000 bond to construct the county courthouse and jail at the county seat.

The courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to 1898, but, by 1976, it no longer met the needs of the growing county government and a new facility was built. In 1981, historically-minded citizens saw an opportunity to preserve the building’s legacy. Through their efforts, an agreement was reached, and on June 13, 1983, the courthouse was officially dedicated as a museum. Today, the museum also provides office space for the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce and serves as an official Arizona Visitor’s Information Center.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to: https://holbrookazmuseum.org/

Navajo County Historical Society Arizona State Historic Preservation Office - SHPO

Head over to the ACHP’s Instagram today as ACHP summer intern, Zoe’Swanna McGee, an incoming second-year doctoral studen...
07/16/2026

Head over to the ACHP’s Instagram today as ACHP summer intern, Zoe’Swanna McGee, an incoming second-year doctoral student at Howard University majoring in US History, takes over the ACHP’s account. She will be posting about some of the amazing National Historic Sites and Landmarks in Washington, DC'. We hope you enjoy the tour and add a few of these to your own DC itinerary!

Visit https://www.instagram.com/usachp throughout the day.

The ACHP Foundation this week presented its DC Days Intern Enrichment Program for ACHP summer interns Chukwuebube Asogwa...
07/15/2026

The ACHP Foundation this week presented its DC Days Intern Enrichment Program for ACHP summer interns Chukwuebube Asogwa, Annie Cerria, and Zoe’Swanna McGee, as well as interns from the Foundation, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the DC Preservation League. Today, the interns visited the recently-opened Lincoln Memorial Undercroft museum where they learned about the construction of the monument.

During the three-day program, the interns met with ACHP staff, preservation professionals, and past ACHP interns. They heard an overview of the National Historic Preservation Act, the preservation landscape, and the importance of the Historic Preservation Fund. They learned about emerging trends in preservation and the use of technology, and got tips on historic preservation careers. They also toured the U.S. Capitol. The ACHP Foundation provides funding and administrative support for the ACHP internship program.

07/14/2026

Go on a Section 106 deep dive during the 106 days of summer with some great guidance from our staff of professionals.

Do you have Section 106 archaeology questions? The ACHP has answers. Visit the Section 106 Archaeology Guidance for information on 47 frequently asked questions. www.achp.gov/Section_106_Archaeology_Guidance/Questions%20and%20Answers

As we continue to travel this summer on our  , we’re making stops at America’s historic sites. Today, we are visiting Po...
07/10/2026

As we continue to travel this summer on our , we’re making stops at America’s historic sites. Today, we are visiting Pompeys Pillar National Monument. This monument sits on a 51-acre site located in south-central Montana, about 25 miles east of Billings. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), it is famous for a massive 120-foot sandstone outcropping that features the only on-site physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

On July 25, 1806, Captain William Clark carved his name and the date into the soft sandstone, which is now protected by a glass casing. He named the pillar "Pompey's Tower" after Jean Baptiste "Pompey" Charbonneau, the infant son of Sacagawea. Long before Clark's arrival, the pillar served as a sacred observation point and campsite for Native Americans, including the Crow (Apsáalooke) Tribe. The rock is covered with hundreds of petroglyphs and early pioneer inscriptions--, most of which have been lost to time and are no longer discernable.

This National Historic Landmark was purchased by the BLM in 1991, opened to the public in 1992, and designated as a National Monument in 2001. Visitors can climb a series of wooden stairways to the top of the pillar for panoramic views of the Yellowstone Valley. The grounds also offer picnic areas, wildlife viewing, and access to the river. The site also features an Interpretive Center with exhibits on the expedition, local Native American cultures, and regional wildlife. Pompeys Pillar is open May through September and is open daily, except for Tuesday. More information: www.blm.gov/visit/pompeys-pillar-national-monument

Montana Historical Society

Are you a Graduate student with a passion for historic preservation and great communications skills? Apply now for the A...
07/09/2026

Are you a Graduate student with a passion for historic preservation and great communications skills? Apply now for the ACHP’s Fall Communications Internship! The fully-remote, 10-hour-per-week part-time internship will focus on planning the annual Preserve the Past, Build for the Future webinar series. The deadline to apply is Fri. July 17. Learn more: https://www.achp.gov/careers/fall-communications-internship

In 1941, the DeLuxe Theater opened in Houston, Texas’ Fifth Ward as the first movie house in the city open to Black resi...
07/08/2026

In 1941, the DeLuxe Theater opened in Houston, Texas’ Fifth Ward as the first movie house in the city open to Black residents. It sat vacant for 40 years, but a Section 106 review, the federal historic preservation review process that requires federal agencies to consider historic preservation when doing any type of undertaking, helped revitalize the theater. Today, the DeLuxe Theater anchors community revitalization in the same neighborhood it served since it was built. America’s spaces, America’s story. Read the Section 106 Success Story:https://www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/2017-01/deluxe-theater.pdf

Watch the Success Story video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pagi7Qz8Rw

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