The Directorate of Archeology and Museums in Peshawar, Pakistan is organizing free trips for people who want to visit the historical sites that are located in three different areas of the province. The motto of the free guided trips is "Opening the doors of archaeological heritage of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa", and they are to be carried out in collaboration with the Tourism Corporation of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, with the goal of reviving archaeological tourism in the province.

The tours will be visiting different sites including Gor Khutree, Takht Bhai, Hund, Mardan and Swabi. The programs have been designed for people in three categories which are teenagers, families and senior citizens. Registration for the tours is set to begin on Monday, March 14. Transportation will be provided to the archaeological sites in Peshawar, Mardan, and Swabi.

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Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation, The National Register of Historic Places, has scheduled its state board meet on 18th May, 2011 at Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville. The board's meeting to consider the inclusion of the thirteen nominated national historical places.

The board will comprise of thirteen people with backgrounds in American history, archeology, architecture and other related fields as well as includes members from the general public.
The National Register of Historic Places is authorized under National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. A division of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, manages the National Register of Historic Places.

The National register also provides us information of famous people,events,sites etc. Welcome to an adventure and which will provide you with all the information required .

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Christiania Church received national Historic place title. The 152-year old historic building has got this recognition of Historical place after a lot of research and documentation.

The construction of this historical place began in 1877 and ended in 1878. A few years ago, the building needed repairs. But there was confusion whether to spend time and money to maintain its historic importance or to go for cheaper options. But the decision was to preserve its historical importance.

It is quite rare for an operating Church to receive the designation of Historical place. But Christiania Lutheran Church is lucky to get this recognition.

It was complicated for the Church to receive national recognition. It required efforts for presentations, slide shows and architects.

May be there lay some divine involvement!

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