During the two days (Thurs-Fri November 4-5), participants will work with limestone to rebuild an historic retaining wall on top of a projecting foundation course. Participants will also build a drystone wallhead. Instruction will be based on the internationally-accepted specifications required to pass Dry Stone Conservancy's Level 1 Professional Certification exams. Although some stone shaping […]
Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics 1 Day – 8:00am to 2:30pm While cemeteries are often considered to be perpetual, their most prominent feature, the grave markers, are not. Additionally, deferred maintenance usually accelerates the deterioration of gravestones and monuments which can result in safety hazards. Our preservation practices attempt to keep gravestones […]
Learn how to manage one of your organization’s greatest assets – your volunteers! While the webinar is free to attend, registration on Eventbrite is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../getsmart-volunteer... On-time, strategic volunteer management improves volunteer engagement, deepens relationships, and retains volunteers - all of which help to strengthen your organization’s future. Join us for a free webinar Tuesday, November […]
Join Atlas Preservation in Central Cemetery for a Gravestone Preservation Workshop! More info coming soon! Check out the Find-A-Grave here! https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1961051/central-cemetery A Typical Workshop This outline will act as a general guideline for the content of a typical workshop hosted by Jon Appell. Due to the variability found in every graveyard, there are many unknown factors, […]
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 […]
First held at Hot Springs in 2014, “Dollars & Sense of Historic Preservation” is a half-day program designed to discuss the economic potential of historic building rehabilitation as well as tools for redevelopment. The agenda includes presentations on the National Register of Historic Places, Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Restoration Grants, […]
ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS06: Lithomex Brick & Stone Surface Repair 1 Day – 8:00am to 2:30pm 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, […]