NEWS

20 Jul, 2018

ATP Pays Tribute to the Inspirational Life and Grassroots Work of Fr. Dajad Davidian

The Armenian world lost one of its pillars with the passing of Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian on July 14, 2018. Fr. Dajad served as Pastor of St. James Armenian Church in Watertown from 1969 to 1999, and was known for his faith, eloquence, sense of humor, and down to earth style that endeared him to...

19 Jul, 2018

ATP Supports Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Raises Awareness about Its Mission during Several Events

This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival highlighted Armenia with two weeks of exhibitions that were visited by hundreds of thousands of people on the National Mall. The "Armenia: Creating Home" festival featured artisan craft traditions, wine, food, art, and music.

Armenia...

17 Jul, 2018

Knowledge Corner ATP Propagates Rare and Endangered Species at Karin Nursery

Armenia is the home to approximately 3,600 plant species, 123 of which are endemic or found nowhere else on the planet. Many of these plants are in jeopardy of becoming endangered through increased deforestation, overuse of water and other resources, and development of land that once provided...

01 Jul, 2018

What Bash Aparan Means for All of Us (Trees for Life #1 Intro)

By Jeanmarie Papelian, Executive Director

When we plant trees at a memorial site in Armenia, focus is often on the meaning the site has to family and individuals closely affiliated with the person being memorialized. As with any permanent legacy, it is seen as a reminder of the lasting...