Who We Are The Newport Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization established by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968 to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century […]
Six-day Workshop Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction/assistance catered to the needs of each individual. Participants will have the chance to learn and experiment with multiple pattern-making materials and create […]
Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Iron casting is a community workshop experience! This program is a three-day workshop offered Thursday through Saturday, June 27 – 29, July 18 — 20, and October 3 – 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Intro to Iron Casting participants work with experienced Rivers of Steel […]
Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. Identify and carefully understand cause and effect prior to executing repairs. Understand the differences between […]
Join us at Nevada Cemetery District in Nevada City, CA on Saturday June 29th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local […]
June 29, 2024 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Williamson County Historical Society Instructors: Dawn Cobb, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and John & Geni Heider, Restoration […]