This two-day introductory retaining wall workshop, April 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will restore an existing retaining wall right in the middle of the historic distillery. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Neil Rippingale. Participants will see, as Maker’s Mark’s unofficial in-house stonemason Neil […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
Two-day introductory workshop April 22-23, 2023 (Saturday-Sunday) in Jessamine County, KY. Participants will help restore a freestanding edge fence. Most often found in floodplains, steeps slopes, and on solid bedrock, edge fences are known for their defining characteristic, the stones laid at an angle. This angle helps stones hold their ground more sturdily. This is […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]
The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for its breathtaking views, coastal air, and a history of ranching that dates back to the 19th Century. Our partners at California State Parks have given us the green light to help restore the historic ranch beginning with the deteriorating loafing barn. We’ll replace the wooden shingle […]
This spring we raise the roof on the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse outside of Meeker, CO! For decades, schoolhouses like the one at Yellow Creek were cultural centers for local ranching communities, educating the upcoming generations, and serving as crucial social spaces. Our partners at the Colorado’s White River Field Office of the Bureau of Land […]