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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]