Friends of World Heritage - Tentative U.S. World Heritage Sites

Tentative U.S. World Heritage Site Nominations

This interactive map provides a photo and brief description of theses sites that were eligible for nomination in 2008. Use the map below to learn more about each site. Or click here to learn more about the nomination process.

WHAT'S NEW

Secretary Kempthorne announces World Heritage nominations for Mount Vernon in Virginia and Papahanaumokuakea in Hawaii on January 12, 2009.

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Secretary Kempthorne Anounces World Heritage Nominations for Mount Vernon in Virginia and Papahanaumokuakea in Hawaii U.S. Department of the Interior \| 1.12.09	National Park Service and World Heritage
U.S. picks 2 potential World Heritage sites MSNBC \| 1.13.09	U.S. World Heritage sites (UNESCO)
Secretary Kempthorne selects new U.S. World Heritage Tentative list U.S. Department of the Interior \| 1.22.08	How the Tentative List Works (UNESCO)