Despite Uncertainty, Gulf Art World Projects Normalcy Many museums and galleries remain open and Art Dubai is rescheduled with cautious optimism, but experts warn of threats to cultural heritage.

A recent Hyperallergic article on the threats to Iranian cultural heritage includes comments by both Cori Wegener, founder of USCBS and current Board member, and Brian Daniels, Director of the Penn Cultural Heritage Center and USCBS Board member: hyperallergic.com/despite-unce...

Iran's cultural heritage sites are being damaged by American and Israeli strikes The costs of the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to some of Iran's most famous and beloved cultural heritage sites.

@npr.org recently discussed the damage to Iranian #culturalheritage and included comments from USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith: www.npr.org/2026/03/19/n...

Blue Shields Placed at 34 Archaeological Sites Across Lebanon, Signaling Enhanced Protections Blue shields now guard 34 archaeological sites across Lebanon, as the country moves to protect its cultural heritage amid escalating war.

Blue shields have been placed at 34 archaeological sites across Lebanon in an effort to safeguard the country's cultural heritage: www.artnews.com/art-news/new...

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Registration for a 3/27 conference titled, “Law, Heritage, & Identity: International Legal Frameworks for Cultural Preservation” s now open.

USCBS VP, James Reap, will speak as part of “Trafficking, Destruction, and Institutional Protection of Cultural Property.” sites.google.com/view/rutgers...

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran.

In an article published by the Associated Press on March 12, 2026, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, comments on #culturalproperty protection during the current conflict and the importance of language surrounding rules of engagement: apnews.com/article/unes...

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Museums Association Highlights the Statements of Heritage Organizations Regarding CPP During Conflict in Iran - US Committee of the Blue Shield

In an article published March 10, @museumsassociation.org highlights the statements of heritage organizations regarding #culturalproperty protection during conflict in Iran, the Gulf region, and the Eastern Mediterranean: uscbs.org/museums-asso...

#CPP #culturalheritage

USCBS Releases Statement on the Iran Conflict and Cultural Heritage - US Committee of the Blue Shield

Our statement has been revised to reflect the evolving situation endangering cultural property:
uscbs.org/statement-ir...

Virtual Panel (3/4/26) Recording Now Available - US Committee of the Blue Shield

The recording of yesterday's virtual panel event, “20 Years of USCBS: Our Beginnings and Our Relevance Today,” is now available online: uscbs.org/webinar-20-y...

Thanks to everyone who tuned in for the live event, and a special thanks to the panelists who have given so much to CPP!

REMINDER: Join us today at 1:30 pm EDT for a virtual event celebrating 20 years of USCBS!

Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A friendly reminder that a virtual event in celebration of our 20th anniversary is taking place this Wed, March 4th at 1:30 pm EDT. Join us for "20 Years of USCBS: Our Beginnings and Our Relevance Today," a discussion with past and current USCBS Board members!

Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Register today for next Wednesday's virtual panel discussion, in celebration of USCBS' 20th anniversary! zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Next Wednesday, March 4 at 1:30 pm EDT.

Spirit of the Blitz: how British museums are preparing for a new war Cultural institutions are drawing up battle plans to save the nation’s treasures should conflict break out, with the help of blueprints from 80 years ago

In a recent article published in The Times, experts warn that cultural institutions should maintain up-to-date emergency plans, and that those plans should recognize war as a potential risk.

Read more in The Times online: www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...

This year, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding! To mark the occasion, we will be hosting special programs throughout 2026.

The celebrations start with a special panel event on March 4th! Join us next Wed. at 1:30 pm EDT: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

USCBS Remembers András Riedlmayer (1947-2026) - US Committee of the Blue Shield

USCBS was saddened to learn of the recent passing of renowned art historian & cultural advocate, András Riedlmayer. His dedication to the documentation and restoration of #culturalproperty during times of conflict was a lifelong commitment.

Read more on our website: uscbs.org/uscbs-rememb...

Resources to Protect our Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times - US Committee of the Blue Shield

Our country is experiencing turbulent times, and this unrest is raising questions about how we can preserve & protect our own #culturalheritage. We have curated a few useful resources for those who are preparing for unrest and thinking about how to protect cultural spaces: uscbs.org/resources-cu...

2026 is a big one for USCBS as we celebrate 20 years since our founding in 2006. We will be commemorating this milestone with programming throughout the year and look forward to sharing those events and opportunities with our membership network.

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Best wishes for the year ahead!

There is still time to make a year-end donation and help us to preserve the past for the future. uscbs.org/join-us/

A receipt for your 2025 contribution will be sent for all donations, including membership fees.

Thank you for your support - you help make our work possible! Happy New Year!

Our work relies on supporters and members like you.
Thank you.
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This #GivingTuesday, please consider becoming a member or gifting a membership to someone in your life: uscbs.org/join-us/
If you are already a member, thank you! You can further your impact by making an additional donation to USCBS: www.paypal.com/donate/?host...

Thank you for your support!!

Webinar (11/19/25) Recording Now Available - US Committee of the Blue Shield

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...

🔹 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...

📆 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...

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/

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...

🔹 3 weeks until our next webinar! 🔹
🔗 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.

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...

❕ 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...

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!