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  • Roofing & Flooring

    Belmont Community College 68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH, United States

    An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
    residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
    wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
    panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
    cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
    and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
    parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
    sustainable materials for each system will be
    discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
    problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
    emphasis of each material.

    $135

  • Roofing & Flooring

    Belmont Community College 68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH, United States

    An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
    residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
    wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
    panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
    cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
    and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
    parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
    sustainable materials for each system will be
    discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
    problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
    emphasis of each material.

    $135

  • Roofing & Flooring

    Belmont Community College 68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH, United States

    An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
    residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
    wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
    panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
    cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
    and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
    parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
    sustainable materials for each system will be
    discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
    problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
    emphasis of each material.

    $135

  • Four tradespeople stand in structure painting open window frames.

    Historic Wood Window Restoration Certification Level III (Living Heritage Trades Academy)

    Kelly Field Historic District, Bungalow Colony 108 Robins Dr, San Antonio, TX, United States

    The Living Heritage Trades Academy certificate programs ,offered by the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation, are  ideal for anyone interested in learning about the tools, materials and methods used to repair the wood windows, siding and framing typically found in pre-1960 construction. Set yourself apart in the construction industry with these specialized […]

  • 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

  • Building with pointed roofs and dark shutters.

    Historic Park Maintenance Technician

    Hands-on historic preservation position in Mesquite, Texas, located 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas. Open until filled. Fulltime with benefits. Opal Lawrence Historical Park and Florence Ranch Homestead are the City of Mesquite’s two historic parks, with 20+ historic structures combined of varying sizes and uses. Both sites are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks and one […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Manager of Historic Preservation (Trades)

    Fort Monroe, VA 20 Ingalls Rd., Fort Monroe, VA, United States

    Job title: Manager, Historic Preservation Department (Trades) Department: Heritage Assets FLSA status: Full-Time Employee, Exempt Work conditions: Office and field environments at historic fort, residential, commercial and special use facilities, including construction work sites and shop facilities not ADA accessible. Moderate lifting of up to 70lbs. and working from height. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • Featured

    The American Historic Trades Summit

    Hotel Providence 139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI, United States

    The American Historic Trades Summit A Convening hosted by The Campaign for Historic Trades The American Historic Trades Summit is hosted by The Campaign for Historic Trades, a national program of Preservation Maryland, with support from the National Preservation Partners Network, the national network of state and local preservation organizations. The Summit will help develop […]

  • Historicorps Montana Cabin, CA 2023

    Montana Cabin, CA 2023 13800 Gilroy Hot Springs, Gilroy, CA, United States

    The Montana Cabin is a modest Italianate-Victorian style structure inclusive of the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, whose place in history has touched several generations spanning from the late 1800s, the roaring 1920s, and even World War II. The compound was developed in the 1870s and garnered swift acclaim as a popular bathhouse and clubhouse to […]

    Free

  • Historicorps – Shingobee, MN 2023

    Shingobee MN-34, Walker, MN, United States

    Central Minnesota is home to green wetlands, deciduous forests, and the heroic tribes of the Chippewa comprised of Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and White Earth reservations. It’s also known for its intersection between modern conservation efforts, popular recreation sites, and a booming timber industry. The Shingobee Recreation Area is […]

  • Historicorps – Shingobee, MN 2023

    Shingobee MN-34, Walker, MN, United States

    Central Minnesota is home to green wetlands, deciduous forests, and the heroic tribes of the Chippewa comprised of Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and White Earth reservations. It’s also known for its intersection between modern conservation efforts, popular recreation sites, and a booming timber industry. The Shingobee Recreation Area is […]

  • Temporary Cultural Resource Technician

    Fort Liberty NC, United States

    The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks to hire a full-time Temporary Cultural Resource Technician to provide on-site program support for the Fort Liberty Cultural Resource Management Program (FLCRMP). LOCATION This position is located at Fort Liberty, one of the largest United States Army installations in the country. Located in central North […]

    $21.45

  • Historic Window Restoration and Weatherization

    Historic Window Restoration and Weatherization: October 7, 14, 15

    Saylor House Kiwanis Park, 371 Dynasty Dr, Hagerstown, MD, United States

    Learn how to save, repair and weatherproof your wood windows during this hands-on workshop being held October 7, 14, and 15. During the first session you’ll gain knowledge on how to date old wood windows, how they’re constructed, how to remove the sashes, how they can be repaired and weather-stripped, and why they’re an important […]

    $150

  • Traditional Building Conference Series – Charlottesville, VA

    University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA, United States

    March 26 · 8am - March 27 · 5pm EDT University of Virginia Alumni Hall 221 Emmet St S Charlottesville, VA 22903 The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners, and facilities managers in a time-efficient format. Join us March 26-27 in Charlottesville, VA, for a two-day interactive symposium […]

    $495

  • CONSERVATOR (Construction)

    Worcester Eisenbrandt 2100 Gable Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

    WORCESTER EISENBRANDT, a specialist in historic restoration, is looking for an experienced CONSERVATOR with professional experience in project management, in media such as brick, bronze, aluminum, and wood. Position Summary: Direct the restoration of historic locations, cathedrals, buildings, and more Development of preservation solutions and restoration techniques Keep written reports and photographic records Supervise a […]

  • CONSERVATOR (Construction)

    Worcester Eisenbrandt 2100 Gable Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

    CONSERVATOR WORCESTER EISENBRANDT, a specialist in historic restoration, is looking for an experienced CONSERVATOR with professional experience in project management, in media such as brick, bronze, aluminum, and wood. Position Summary: Direct the restoration of historic locations, cathedrals, buildings, and more Development of preservation solutions and restoration techniques Keep written reports and photographic records Supervise […]

  • Building on History: A Summit for Housing Solutions

    Arizona State University California Center at the Herald Examiner Building 1111 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    As the state grapples with finding solutions to the housing crisis, historic preservation is often a central concern, but can also be a key opportunity.  Join the California Preservation Foundation for a series of panel discussions on the intersection of historic preservation and housing in three areas: adaptive reuse, compatible infill housing, and preserving “naturally […]

    Free

  • Preserving Historic Plaster Workshop

    Graves Mansion 27 Church Lane, Au Sable Forks, NY, United States

    Have you ever been curious about how to identify and repair historic plaster work in your home, workspace, or on a project? Join AARCH for this rare opportunity to learn from master plasterer Richard Barrow as well as contribute to the ongoing restoration of the iconic Graves Mansion in Au Sable Forks. Gain hands-on experience laying lath, […]

    $150 – $170

  • Restoring Wood Windows Workshop

    Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Farm 8778 Erie Canal Road, Croghan, NY, United States

    One of preservationists’ most common cries is to ‘Save Wood Windows!’ Understanding how to implement vital maintenance and repair of wood windows conserves their functionality and helps preserve a building’s historic character. Join AARCH at Croghan’s Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Farm to learn how to repair, restore, and preserve wood windows with experienced window restoration specialist, Kurt Riegel. […]

    $150 – $170

  • Historic Preservation Internship

    Stratford Hall 483 Great House Rd, Stratford, VA, United States

    Position Objective: The Preservation Department of Stratford Hall is seeking a qualified intern to participate in its Preservation Internship program. The intern will assist in the daily operations of the Preservation Department and will report to the Director of Preservation with day-to-day activities being directed and overseen by the Preservation Manager.   Selection of Duties, […]

  • Patricia Anderson Summer Fellowship

    Maine Preservation Yarmouth, ME, United States

    Maine Preservation’s fellowship program spans nine weeks in the summer, split between five weeks of hands-on work with a trades partner and four weeks of organizational work performed remotely. The program timeline is dependent on availability of the fellow cohort but will generally run June 2 to August 1. Project assignments for the five weeks […]

  • How-To: Researching Your Home 2025 (Webinar)

    Online

    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 […]

    $5

  • Paint It Right

    Austin Historical 2113 S Division Ave, Orlando, F, United States

    Join us for this hands-on, one-day workshop designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve the beauty and integrity of historic homes through proper paint systems and techniques. Led by Scott Sidler, a third-generation painter and preservation expert, this course offers a detailed overview of historic paint systems, effective […]

    $350

  • Historic Architectural Wood Refinishing Workshop

    Community Forklift 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Hyattsville, MD, United States

    This hands-on, 8-hour Workshop in Traditional Finishes, taught by Natalie Henshaw, introduces participants to the principles and practices of refinishing historic architectural woodwork. Focusing on doors, trim, paneling, and other wood features commonly found in historic buildings, the session covers how to assess wood conditions identify original finishes select appropriate methods to remove, restore, and reapply different […]

    $200