Southeastern States' Cultural Heritage Resources

Alabama

• Alabama Historical Commission
  "The Mission of the Alabama Historical Commission is to foster an awareness of the value of historic structures, sites, and objects that reflect the heritage of all Alabamians and to facilitate the preservation and documentation of these resources for the use, enjoyment and education of present and future generations." Look under "About Us" to find Architectural History Services and Archaeological Services.

Florida

• Florida Department of State - Division of Historical Resources
  The site offers a wealth of information on Florida's cultural heritage, including:
  • Bureau of Historic Preservation
    "The Bureau of Historic Preservation conducts historic preservation programs aimed at identifying, evaluating, preserving and interpreting the historic resources of the state. The Bureau also receives federal funding from the Historic Preservation Fund through the National Park Service and has certain responsibilities under federal law." The site provides information and links to grants, publications, and programs.
  • Bureau of Archaeological Research
    "The state's archaeology program is the responsibility of the Bureau of Archaeological Research. The bureau's archaeologists carry out archaeological surveys and excavations throughout the state, mostly on state-owned lands. They maintain records on historical resources that have been recorded, and assist consultants and planners in protecting sites." The site provides links to infomation about archaeological sites and preserves, reports, and employment information.
  • Museum of Florida History
    "Opened in 1977, the Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage." The site provides information about the museum's collections, location, hours and services.
• Florida Museum of Natural History
  The collection includes Florida Archaeology and South Florida Archaeology.

Georgia

• Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Historic Preservation
  The "Historic Preservation Division carries out the mandates of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and works to preserve the historical, architectural and archaeological resources of Georgia." The site features publications, contact and services information and preservation links. The preservation links are excellent for archaeology resources and federal government historic preservation information.
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources - State Parks and Historic Sites
  Provides links to parks and historic sites via a drop-down list or a clickable map.

Louisiana

• Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
  "To achieve the preservation of Louisiana sites, structures and districts deemed significant in the broad historical development of the United States, Louisiana and sub-divisions thereof, through direct action and through influencing the actions of others." Provides links to Louisiana historic places, guidelines and eligibility requirments for historic properties, newsletters, and programs.
• Louisiana Division of Archaeology
  "The Louisiana Division of Archaeology has state and federal roles relating to recording, protecting, and distributing information about the state's archaeological sites." This excellent site contains educational resources, virtual books, contact information and guidelines for artifact curation and archaeological field investigations.
• Louisiana State Museum
  "New Orleans’ most prominent heritage attraction is the State Museum, a complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana’s legacy of historic events and cultural diversity."
• Louisiana Office of State Parks
  "Each of our State Historic Sites was selected for its historical, cultural or archaeological significance. Museums, artifacts, outdoor displays and interpretive programs are some of the ways each area tells its remarkable story. Again, buildings and structures are suited to the character of the location." Provides links to each of Louisiana's State Parks, Historic Sites and Preservation Areas via a clickable map (the legend refers to Historic Sites as Commemorative Areas).

Mississippi

• Mississippi Department of Archives and History
  "The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was created in 1902 by the Mississippi State Legislature to preserve and disseminate knowledge about Mississippi history." It includes:
  • Historic Preservation Division
    "The Historic Preservation Division ... is charged with implementation of the National Register of Historic Places program in Mississippi. Division archaeologists are charged with survey of prehistoric sites in order to extend to them the protections of state and federal antiquities legislation or to recover information from sites that cannot be protected. Division architectural historians study and record buildings and sites that are significant in terms of architecture, history, and culture. Programs of the Historic Preservation Division include: Mississippi Landmarks Program, Mississippi Archaeological Survey, Certified Local Governments Program."
  • Museum Division
    Oversees three sites: Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History, Manship House Museum, and Governor's Mansion.

North Carolina

• North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
  "The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, and agencies of state and federal government in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology."
• North Carolina Office of State Archaeology
  "North Carolina's Office of State Archaeology (OSA) coordinates and implements a statewide program of prehistoric, historic, and underwater archaeology. The OSA serves as the professional archaeology staff for the State Historic Preservation Office and the North Carolina Historical Commission." The site contains information on Resource Protection, Public Education, Volunteer Programs, Grants, and Technical Assistance.
• North Carolina Archaeology
  Sponsored by the Office of State Archaeology, the North Carolina Archaeological Society and the North Carolina Archaeological Council, this site offers links to news and events, publications, guidelines for cultural resource management and field investigations, and links to related web sites.

South Carolina

• South Carolina Archives and History Center
  Includes: "Preserving Historic Places" from the State Historic Preservation Office. The site contains information on the State Survey of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places, grants and tax incentives, hotlines, and local and regional resources.
• South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
  "The South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) was established in 1963 as a University of South Carolina research institute and a State cultural resource management agency. As the latter, it serves as the main State agency concerned with South Carolina's Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology, and its discovery, study, revelation, and official safekeeping at a curatorial facility." The site contains links to publications, projects of the SCIAA, as well as archaeological contractors and links to related sites.
• South Carolina State Museum
  The site provides a calendar of events, information about current cultural history exhibits, educational resources, field services and Conservation and Preservation.
• South Carolina State Parks Guide
  Search for parks by name, region or keyword.

Tennessee

• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation - Cultural Resource Conservation
  "Information about the programs dedicated to conserving Tennessee's Cultural Resources."
  Includes:
  • Historical Commission
    To "Record, preserve, interpret, and publicize events, persons, sites, structures, and objects significant to the history of the state and to enhance the public's knowledge and awareness of Tennessee history and the importance of preserving it."
  • Division of Archaeology
    "The Division of Archaeology was created in 1970 and has responsibilities mandated by legislation to: Survey the state to identify and record archaeological sites; Excavate prehistoric and historic sites and protect and preserve such sites; Conduct research and encourage public cooperation and responsibility for site preservation; Publish archaeological findings in scientific and popular formats; Work with other state agencies in the protection and management of archaeological sites on state lands." The site provides rules of the Division of Archaeology, contact information, and a link to Tennessee Archaeology Net, for more information about archaeology in the State.
  • Historic State Parks
    Links to historic sites via clickable map or lists.

Virginia

• Virginia Department of Historic Resources
  "The Virginia Department of Historic Resources maintains information on the Commonwealth's historic architecture and archaeological sites. It is the mission of the Department to foster, encourage, and support the stewardship of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources."
  Includes: Atlas of Virginia Archaeology
• Virginia State Parks
  Provides links and phone numbers to all of the State Parks in Virginia, with a numbered map (not clickable), as well as museums and historical sites.