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HistoriCorps Volunteer Project: Silver Bell Ore Bins

Joshua Tree National Park 63926 Rocking Chair Rd, Joshua Tree,, CA, United States

PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: November 6-11 and November 13-18 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Alan Ash CREW LEADER: TBD! Project Site Description & History The uniquely beautiful Joshua Tree National Park has been inhabited for at least 5,000 years. The National Park Service recognizes the Pinto Culture as the first group to have lived in the […]

Free

Craftwork Training Center Workshop: Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows 8:00am to 12:00pm Special Offer: Call 215-536-1776 to register for both JOYN-01 & JOYN-02 at the reduced price of $775 Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. A sash window or hung sash window is made of […]

$275.00

Craftwork Training Center Workshop: Restoring Historic Wood Windows

Restoring Historic Wood Windows 2 Days – 8:00am to 3:00pm As one of the few parts of a facade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows are nearly always an important part of the vintage character of a building. In most structures, windows also comprise a considerable amount of the historic fabric of […]

$650.00

Craftwork Training Center Workshop:

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Restoring Historic Wood Windows 2 Days – 8:00am to 3:00pm As one of the few parts of a facade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows are nearly always an important part of the vintage character of a building. In most structures, windows also comprise a considerable amount of the historic fabric of […]

$650.00

Craftwork Training Center Workshop: Lithomex Brick & Stone Surface Repair

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

MAS06: Lithomex Brick & Stone Surface Repair 1 Day – 8:00am to 3:00pm Rather than cutting out and replacing damaged or decaying brick and stone, impressive repairs can be achieved by using modern lime-based mortars. Lithomex is a state-of-the-art brick and stone resurfacing and repair material specifically designed to restore the profile, surface finish, texture, […]

$425.00

Craftwork Training Center Workshop: Basics of Repointing Brick & Stone

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Repointing Basics The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for skill and experience. Good repointing practices […]

$425.00

Craftwork Training Center Workshop: Repointing Special Joint Profiles

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry to the original in terms of stone type […]

$425.00

Craftwork Training Center Workshop: Basic Plaster Wall Repair

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Basic Plaster Wall Repair 1 Day – 8:00am to 3:00pm A versatile building material, plaster was traditionally used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster is much harder than drywall, creates a more durable wall surface, and is more adaptable for specialty design features like archways and curves. While original plasterwork […]

$425.00

First Montrose Commons Architecture Walk

Preservation Houston 3272 Westheimer Road, Suite 2, Houston, TX, United States

What is now the First Montrose Commons Historic District includes two historic neighborhoods platted on what was then Houston’s southwestern edge: the Lockhart, Connor & Barziza Addition (1873) and the […]

$10.00

20th Century Glenwood walking tour

Glenwood Cemetery 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, United States

Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1871 on rolling, wooded land near Buffalo Bayou, is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in Houston. It is also the resting place of scores of people who built Houston into the city we know today. Although the cemetery is known for its splendid Victorian monuments, but there’s a more […]

$15.00

Historic Homeowner Fair

Tripoint Center 3233 N St Mary's, San Antonio, TX, United States

Ready to get started on your next home improvement project? Need some help connecting with a contractor or design professional? Want to learn how to navigate the historic design guidelines and the permitting process, or ask experienced renovators about their work in older homes? Join OHP for the 14th Annual Historic Homeowner Fair, a free […]

Free

Old Sixth Ward Architecture Walk

Preservation Houston 3272 Westheimer Road, Suite 2, Houston, TX, United States

The Old Sixth Ward, one of Houston's most beloved historic neighborhoods, was settled in the mid-19th century on what was then the edge of the city. The principal developer was W.R. Baker, Houston mayor and president of the Houston & Texas Central Railway, and many of the neighborhood’s early residents were railroad workers who decorated […]

Drafting a Maintenance Plan

Saint Paul Office 75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN, United States

The best way to prevent unexpected and expensive rehab projects is proactive maintenance. In this class, you’ll learn what home maintenance tasks you should do on a seasonal or annual basis.     Todd Grover will host Q&A sessions and help build a maintenance plan for your old home! This class will arm you with […]

$10.00

Makers Mark Introductory Retaining Wall Workshop

Maker’s Mark Distillery 3350 Burks Spring Rd, Loretto, KY, United States

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 […]

$400.00

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Loafing Barn, CA 2023

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 52 Riley Ranch Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

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 […]

Kentucky Edge Fencing Workshop April 22-23

Jessamine County, Kentucky Jessamine County, KY, United States

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 […]

$400.00

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Loafing Barn, CA 2023

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 52 Riley Ranch Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

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 […]

HistoriCorps Yellow Creek Schoolhouse, CO

Yellow Creek Schoolhouse, CO Rangely School District RE-4, CO, United States

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 […]

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Loafing Barn, CA 2023

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 52 Riley Ranch Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

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 […]

HistoriCorps Yellow Creek Schoolhouse, CO

Yellow Creek Schoolhouse, CO Rangely School District RE-4, CO, United States

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 […]

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Loafing Barn, CA 2023

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 52 Riley Ranch Rd, Carmel, CA, United States

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 […]

Collier Logging Museum, OR 2023

Collier Logging Museum 46000 US-97, Chiloquin, OR, United States

History runs deep at the Collier Logging Museum and we are excited to join Collier Memorial State Park in welcoming our volunteers to one of the most iconic time capsules of the state’s logging industry. Join us this spring as we carve our way through log repairs, finish carpentry and potentially some stone masonry work. Tent, […]