Press Release
October 27, 2023
Contact: Matthew Pearce, Ph.D.
State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-4479
matthew.pearce@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/shpo
SHPO to Teach Best Practices for National Register Nominations
OKLAHOMA CITY — The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar on Tuesday, November 7, at 10 a.m. to discuss the “do’s and don’ts” of preparing a National Register of Historic Places nomination.
In addition to discussing common mistakes that NRHP nomination reviewers encounter, this workshop will introduce best practices for defining integrity and significance. It will also outline photograph and mapping guidelines. This workshop is directed toward first-time nomination preparers but will include information and suggestions that may be helpful for experienced professionals.
Registration is required. For more information, contact Matthew Pearce, Ph.D., at 405-522-4479 or matthew.pearce@history.ok.gov.
The State Historic Preservation Office is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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