The Historic Preservation Learning Portal allows you to search for historic preservation sites (not web sites), training programs, events, laws, news and a knowledge base. NPS_Portal
The American Association for State and Local History has set up a web site to report on what it is doing to help the museums and other properties hit by Hurricane Katrina as well as what we can do to help. Hot Topics
The American Association of Museums has put together reports of Hurricane Katrina's impact on museums, zoos, and historic properties along the Gulf Coast. It is a heart-rending list. Hurricane Katrina - First Reports
This restoration hardware store (in San Diego) has a very good, concise description of the various design periods since the 1890's. Many of the items sold here would be good for a type collection or in doing period reconstruction. Design Periods
Historical archaeology is being done at the Old Mission State Park in Idaho. It was a Jesuit mission (Sacred Heart) and was built between 1848 and 1853 for the people of the Coeur d'Alene tribe. Coeur d'Alene Press