by Andrea Barber | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
PreserveList is a free national directory that connects individuals, organizations, and institutions with skilled preservation professionals and companies dedicated to restoring and preserving historic structures. Whether you’re preserving a historic home,...
by Andrea Barber | Jun 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Campaign for Historic Trades has always been dedicated to making the field of historic trades diverse, inclusive, and welcoming for everyone. The tradespeople behind this work are dedicated to keeping traditions alive and literally holding history together by...
by Andrea Barber | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
From April 7-9th, Chicago was the place to be for anyone passionate about preserving and progressing the field of historic trades. The 2025 American Historic Trades Summit brought together an incredible mix of educators, tradespeople, program leaders, students, and...
by Andrea Barber | Feb 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
The “Keeper of Gates,” “Dean of Charleston Blacksmiths,” and “Giver of Gates” are just a few of the honorific titles given to master blacksmith Philip Simmons. His ornamental ironwork is known internationally, and he spent his life sharing his craft with others....
by Andrea Barber | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Campaign team members, Andrea Barber and Jordan Riggs, were excited to talk with the public about opportunities. Jessica Gordon from HPTC helps the first of many future masons! Saturday, October 14, The Campaign for Historic Trades attended the National Building...