Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

@StateDept’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — building enduring connections through exchanges for people across the globe.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

The @StateDept’s AFCP remains one of our most impactful tools for preserving the world’s heritage while strengthening key partnerships for the United States abroad. 🇺🇸🏛️🇳🇵

[Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers @UnderSecPD]

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) is one of the coolest cultural things we do at State. For modest amounts, we help to excavate, preserve, and restore priceless historic buildings, archeological sites, religious archives, and other world heritage.

Today I toured Patan Durbar Square, a complex of 16-17C palace and temple structures damaged by a 2015 earthquake. AFCP stepped in to support repairs, which were led by the gracious and expert Dr. Rohit Ranjitkar. Lalitpur Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan welcomed me and joined us on our tour.

Restorations on many of these buildings were marginal — the teak timber held up well over centuries of tectonic events. Where new carvings were needed, Dr. Ranjitkar tracked down descendants of the original artisans who chiseled the fixtures, providing them training where needed so they could contribute replacement pieces.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

America's exchanges are a force for good in the world, and I am honored that @POTUS and @SecRubio have entrusted me to lead @ECAatState 🇺🇸 ✨

[Tamar Taliashvili @TTaliashvili]

It was a great pleasure to host @DarrenJBeattie
— a sharp and influential voice whose ideas continue to enrich transatlantic policy discourse — at the 🇬🇪Embassy.
Thank you for the excellent discussion on strengthening U.S.-Georgia relations and deepening the historic cultural and people-to-people bonds between our two nations.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Thank you to @UnderSecPD for the shout out to award winning glassblower Dale Chihuly and his new sculptures debuted in Venice - right where he conducted his Fulbright Fellowship.

[Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers @UnderSecPD]

American glass artist (and Fulbright alum!) Dale Chihuly debuted several new sculptures in Venice. His works are arresting and crowd-pleasing and sometimes resemble sea creatures. Chihuly was the first American to work at the famous Venini glass factory, and his installations fuse the delicacy of Venetian glasswork with American brashness/spectacle. People I met randomly on streets and in hotel lobbies remarked on them.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

At the recent conclusion of the Cultural Heritage Forward exchange, ECA SBO Darren Beattie spoke with Chilean and Peruvian cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. The program builds on decades of U.S. commitment to protecting cultural heritage and advancing freedom of expression.

[The Fulbright Program @FulbrightPrgrm]

Fulbrighters reach new heights—even the top of the world. 🏔️

On the anniversary of the first successful American Mount Everest Expedition in 1963, we remember Fulbright alumnus Norman Dyhrenfurth.

A Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Italy in 1953, Dyhrenfurth led the ascent that placed five American climbers on Everest’s summit, captured national attention and sparked a wave of public interest in mountaineering. Upon their return, Dyhrenfurth and other members of the expedition were honored with @InsideNatGeo's prestigious Hubbard Medal, awarded only 31 times and reserved for trailblazing explorers including Neil Armstrong.

Their story also inspired millions of people in the United States and around the world through the award-winning documentary film Americans on Everest, directed by Dyhrenfurth and narrated by Orson Welles, which became @NatGeo's first television special.

This expedition and its legacy exemplify Fulbright leadership and American achievement.

🔗 https://t.co/bTVvqkFslB

#Fulbright #Freedom250

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Career Connections Dallas-Fort Worth: https://t.co/5UBuWdmJGt

Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund: https://t.co/VLPOhsA7gd

Native American International Museum Exchange: https://t.co/u1SSTMQYdI

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

May deadlines!

📌 CDAF: Fund a U.S. community impact project with fellow alumni

📌 NAIME: Connect U.S. Tribal Nations with museums abroad to advance Indigenous heritage repatriation

📌 Career Connections: Workshops & networking for U.S. #ExchangeAlumni

Links below to apply.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

A shared understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the principles that shape American democracy helps build trust and strengthen international relationships that benefit Americans at home and abroad.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

This year, American Spaces hosted programs on the U.S. Constitution. In honor of Freedom 250, discussions highlighted America’s core concepts of federalism, freedom, inalienable rights, and the amendment process that protects them.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

With 600+ locations in 140 countries, American Spaces connect communities with the U.S. From English learning to helping students better understand the U.S.— they create opportunities and economic impact both in the U.S. and around the world.

Learn more about American Spaces: https://t.co/7Ba8dj6qt8

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Join fellow U.S. #ExchangeAlumni in Dallas - Fort Worth for #CareerConnections, a hands-on entrepreneurship seminar with workshops, structured networking, and access to local entrepreneurs. Build meaningful connections and gain practical takeaways.

Sign up: https://t.co/3VFfBUX1Y0

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

The bonds between our nations are stronger than ever. —SBO Darren Beattie

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

El Salvador is safe, beautiful, and thriving. Was an honor to sit down with President Bukele, the man responsible for this triumph of statesmanship.

[Department of State @StateDept]

With America's 250th anniversary just around the corner, we're looking back at the heroes who started it all. 🇺🇸

Tonight we honor Paul Revere's midnight ride–the spark in the dark that ignited the American Revolution.

[Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers @UnderSecPD]

At the Tidal Basin, celebrated Japan's gift of 250 new cherry trees as we mark America's 250th birthday. Cherry blossoms symbolize the enduring friendship between our peoples and the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance — growing stronger each season. 🌸 @JapanEmbDC @MofaJapan_en

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Thanks to 🇺🇸 and 🇵🇪 law enforcement, these stolen artifacts are going home to Peru, where they belong. Illicit trade in antiquities fuels crime and violence, but joint efforts like this are shutting it down and protecting history and heritage for the future.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

The @StateDept's U.S. Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) fights illegal trafficking by protecting antiquities, restoring sites, and returning stolen artifacts—strengthening security and international cooperation.

Discover how CHC preserves cultural heritage and helps return these important artifacts.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

.@CyArk just launched a 3D tour of El Jem, an ancient amphitheater in Tunisia restored with support from the @StateDept's Cultural Heritage Center. It’s a powerful example of how cultural preservation supports U.S. foreign policy goals. Step inside. https://t.co/M2WJUuIIF5