Section 106 Essentials is an 8-hour course for anyone interested in an overview of the Section 106 review process, including project managers/decision makers, and early career historic preservation professionals. This course focuses on applying the vocabulary and principles of the Section 106 review process in real-world scenarios. Small group exercises and knowledge checks will also […]
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 […]
Windows are a key part of the character of a historic building, but for a surprising number of buildings, the original windows have already given way to replacements. If historic windows survive, what are the issues we face in trying to keep them, and how should we evaluate a needed replacement? Reasonable cost, operability, durability, […]
Creating And Restoring Stained Glass for The 21st Century: Using the Past to Define the Future - Webinar Preservation California Foundation is hosting a free webinar on stained glass, featuring speaker David Judson. As seen in his recently published book, Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass, fifth-generation president David Judson researched the company's undocumented 125-year history […]
Architectural Bronze in Construction: U. S. Manufacturing of Monumental Bronze Doors – 19th and 20th Centuries The use of architectural bronze dates back centuries. The Pantheon retains the oldest surviving monumental bronze doors dating from A.D. 164. Examples of magnificently sculpted bronze doors from the 15th and 16th centuries remain throughout the world, which demonstrates […]
Are you looking for an internship for this spring/summer? Do you like working with your hands? How about preserving old structures? Join The Campaign for Historic Trades to learn about the National Park Service's historic trades internships. The NPS Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) hosts a variety of internships within the Aspiring Preservationist Program. […]
The Campaign for Historic Trades has been recently approved by the Department of Labor as the sponsor of a Group Program in historic trades apprenticeships: Deconstruction Technician Historic Window Technician Preservation Carpenter This info session is designed for employers interested in utilizing these apprenticeships. In the first 30 minutes, Director of Historic Trades Natalie […]
The Campaign for Historic Trades has been recently approved by the Department of Labor as the sponsor of a Group Program in historic trades apprenticeships: Deconstruction Technician Historic Window Technician Preservation Carpenter This information session on Zoom is for Education and Training Programs to learn how to integrate with The Campaign's apprenticeship program. […]
Historic masonry buildings can last for centuries if maintained appropriately. One of the most common maintenance items required is repointing open or defective mortar joints. Selecting an appropriate mortar for the type of unit masonry and wall construction for a project is critical. If a mortar used for repointing is too hard and too dense, […]
Historic stucco has been used for centuries as a functional and aesthetic exterior finish for masonry substrates. A trowel-applied system, stucco historically used varying proportions of cementitious binder, aggregates, and hair in layers, and would be finished by the craftworker in a smooth, textured, or even an “ashlar” pattern. Review the history and evolving composition […]
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Join us to learn how rigorous documentation and evaluation inform preservation strategies, providing essential frameworks for maintaining the integrity and history of public landscapes. Gain insight into the critical role of evaluation, documentation, and Historic Structure Reports (HSRs) in preserving public landscapes through two fascinating case studies in Los Angeles. This program explores […]
Working Wood in the 18th Century To Furnish a Town: High, Low and In Between January 23-26, 2025 In Person and Virtual Options Available Handmade of solid wood construction! Words like those sound expensive and exclusive to a modern ear, but they describe every piece of furniture known to Williamsburg’s pre-Revolutionary residents from the most fashionable […]
Historic architect Katie Stephens will describe preservation efforts at two Maui churches, including the processes used to assess and determine appropriate treatments, challenges, and current status of each project. Wananalua Church in Hana, established in 1838, was known as the Church of the “Second Prophecy.” The first church building was made of pili grass and […]
Do you have stories you would like to collect and share with family and friends? Virtually join Kim Kennedy White, Associate Curator of Arts & Leisure and John W. Emery Family Associate Curator of Oral History at History Colorado, to learn more about oral histories. Topics will include preparing to collect stories, selecting appropriate equipment, […]
The California Preservation Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce the seventh program of our My Path to Preservation series (formerly the Emerging Professional Mentorship Series) taking place on Tuesday, March 18th from 12pm-1pm Pacific. The link to register for this free program is californiapreservation.org/yep. Every other month we will be interviewing and hosting a Q&A with […]
Are you curious about the history of your home? Virtually join Dr. Anna Weissman, Associate Curator of Domestic Life at History Colorado, to learn the basics of researching your property’s past. Whether you're interested in previous owners, architectural evolution, or neighborhood changes, this session will guide you through the available tools and resources. Topics will […]
Join The Campaign for our Talking Trades virtual get-together on May 21st at 12 pm EST! Join us for our May Talking Trades virtual get-together. 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. […]
How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof Tile & Wall Cladding (LRT-360) | Thursday, August 28, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-360 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one-hour course offers an in-depth look at […]
Architectural Terra Cotta Cladding (TNA102) | Thursday, September 11, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: TNA - 102 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW ARCHITECTURE & TERRA COTTA CLADDING Presented in a visual array of information gathered from around the world, this presentation delivers key educational components that focus on the natural […]
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color (LRT-109) | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-109 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning […]
How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof Tile & Wall Cladding (LRT-360) | Thursday, September 25, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-360 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one-hour course offers an in-depth look at […]
Join us for a virtual session to learn about apprenticeships and kickstart your career in the skilled trades! The Campaign for Historic Trades has been recently approved by the Department of Labor as the sponsor of a Group Program with the following historic trades apprenticeships: Deconstruction Technician Historic Window Technician Preservation Carpenter This info session […]
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color (LRT-109) | Thursday, October 16, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-109 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning […]
The Fundamentals of Clay Roof Tile (LRT-104) | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: LRT-104 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This 90-minute program will provide insight and inspiration for all […]
Architectural Terra Cotta Cladding (TNA102) | Thursday, October 23, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: TNA - 102 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW ARCHITECTURE & TERRA COTTA CLADDING Presented in a visual array of information gathered from around the world, this presentation delivers key educational components that focus on the natural […]
How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof Tile & Wall Cladding (LRT-360) | Thursday, October 30, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-360 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one-hour course offers an in-depth look at […]
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color (LRT-109) | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-109 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning […]
Architectural Terra Cotta Cladding (TNA102) | Thursday, November 06, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: TNA - 102 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW ARCHITECTURE & TERRA COTTA CLADDING Presented in a visual array of information gathered from around the world, this presentation delivers key educational components that focus on the natural […]
To select the most appropriate intervention in a conservation or repair project, you must understand the nature of materials and their behaviour in order to have a robust decision-making process underpinned by scientific evidence. Heritage Scientists at Historic Environment Scotland use a variety of analytical techniques to characterise and understand how these materials decay over […]
Info Session for employers interested in utilizing The Campaign's Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Campaign for Historic Trades has been recently approved by the Department of Labor as the sponsor of a Group Program in historic trades apprenticeships: Deconstruction Technician Historic Window Technician Preservation Carpenter This info session is designed for employers interested in utilizing these […]