by Ryan Anderson | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
The apprenticeship system is one of the most enduring forms of vocational mentorship. From ancient Egypt and Babylonia to medieval guilds and today’s preservation job sites, skills have been passed down through close, hands-on relationships between mentors and...
by Jordan Riggs | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we head into 2026, The Campaign for Historic Trades is looking back on what we accomplished this year. Career Awareness in Action: Over 3000+ young adults introduced to historic trades through career fairs & outreach events. You Entered the Apprenticeship Era!...
by Jordan Riggs | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Ryan Anderson, Maryland Service Corps Member On Monday morning, October 20th, I arrived at Hargett Farm in Frederick, Maryland, to start my Beyond Hands-On Instructor Training. I’ll admit, I showed up not entirely sure what to expect. As an Outreach Associate for...
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 Kelly Pratt | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
From September to October, The Campaign completed 3 workshops: a masonry repointing workshop at Arthurdale Heritage in West Virginia, a masonry repointing workshop at Hargett Farm in Maryland, and an architectural wood refinishing workshop at Community Forklift in...
by Jordan Riggs | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
On the cool, overcast morning of Wednesday, September 17th, the area outside M&T Bank Stadium was humming with activity. More than 1,200 Maryland high school students poured off their school buses, bright neon yellow shirts and hard hats...
