by Natalie Henshaw | Jul 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Apprenticeships were woven into the founding of the United States. Several Revolutionary leaders apprenticed in different trades. In honor of our country’s 250th anniversary, we will be highlighting how these tradespeople helped build our nation. Benjamin Franklin...
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 Natalie Henshaw | Jun 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 2025 Harrison Goodall Fellow has been selected! Todd Matuszewicz will spend the year working on his capstone project: AI Large Visual Model for Identifying Historic Properties – Pioneering Surveying and Building Identification Efforts in Denver (working...
by Kelly Pratt | May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
On April 28th, The Campaign for Historic Trades partnered with Sweet Briar College to deliver a hands-on masonry workshop designed to connect students with the art and science of traditional building practices. Over the course of the day, thirteen engineering students...
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....
