Background
As a part of its duty to make necessary investigations of historic and archeological sites, buildings, and objects of exceptional value as commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States for the inspiration and benefit of its people, the NPS, Interior Regions 8, 9, 10, and 12 Preservation Partnerships Program (PWR-PPP) plans to nominate a property as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) related to African American contributions to American history in California. There is a growing body of scholarship on the role of African Americans in the West. African Americans have shaped the cultural and political destiny of our Nation in profound ways and have advanced the tradition of equality under the law, serving as an inspiration to all Americans. There are important places that represent this history in the West, including California.
Anticipated Work and Deliverables
This Request for Letters of Interest is intended to seek assistance of CESU members to prepare a NHL nomination for a property that will synthesize, analyze, and summarize multiple sources of information associated with a historic property located in California that is associated with nationally significant historic events and people, within the context of African Americans and their contributions to American history (determined in consultation with the PWR-PPP). Please see the attached document for more information about anticipated work and deliverables.
Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to non‐federal members of the CESU National Network. Information on the CESU National Network can be accessed at htps://www.cesu.org.
Letters of Interest should be directed to Doug Wilson (doug_wilson@nps.gov) by the closing date. Questions regarding the proposed scope of the project can be addressed to Doug Wilson (doug_wilson@nps.gov, 360‐921‐5241).
Attached Files:
Request for Letters of Interest