Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and Hampton National Historic Site through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP interns will […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Great Smoky Mountains National Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Catoctin Mountain Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP interns will obtain a breadth of preservation […]
March 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Goal: Provide participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice in traditional masonry repair and restoration methods, focusing on both structural and aesthetic elements of historic brick and stone buildings. Course Overview: This seminar introduces students to the fundamental principles of masonry restoration, emphasizing how […]
March 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Topic: Basic Masonry in Historic Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Provide participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice in traditional masonry repair and restoration methods, focusing on both structural and aesthetic elements of historic brick and stone buildings. Course Overview: This seminar introduces students to […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]
April 6 – 16, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Advanced Masonry Conservation (Designed for Students with Experience in Masonry or Who have Completed the Basic Masonry in Historic Structures Seminar) Goal: Equip participants with skills to conserve and restore complex historic masonry systems, from decorative façades and carved stone to ancient mortar […]
April 6 – 16, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Advanced Masonry Conservation (Designed for Students with Experience in Masonry or Who have Completed the Basic Masonry in Historic Structures Seminar) Goal: Equip participants with skills to conserve and restore complex historic masonry systems, from decorative façades and carved stone to ancient mortar […]
In this two-day hands-on masonry workshop under the guidance of Master Craftsman David Gibney, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Dates Friday, April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2026 Times 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily Location 6129 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD 21703 Level Introductory […]
Learn the fundamentals of building a structurally sound dry stone wall in a single day from one of the five women North America qualified to teach dry stone walling. Here is your gateway into dry stone walling, a traditionally male dominated field. Whether you are trying the craft on for size, you are engaging in […]
This two-day hands-on drystone workshop is focused on repairing and constructing dry-laid stone walls. Under the guidance of Neil Rippingale, participants will learn traditional drystone techniques and practice using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Dates Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18, 2026 Times 8:15 am - 4:30 pm daily Location Gathland State […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]
Apply the principles and methods for building a structurally sound dry stone wall to building a retaining wall. Learn the fundamentals of retaining walls; did you know they are also double-faced? Sort and stage stone for the build, assist in batter frame setup, and build a retaining wall. Workshop Objective: To extend the basic […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Learn […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Work in a small team to assemble stairs. Come learn design principles for steps, proper base preparation, and how to move and manipulate large stone. Learn, too, how to integrate steps into other hardscape elements. Workshop Objective: To provide the basic knowledge required to build steps that are stable, durable, and safe to use. Learning […]
If you are a professional landscaper, mason, or builder, take the quickest path to proving your know-how as a dry stone waller. Earn the credentials that justify inclusion of dry stone walls in your portfolio of services. This course includes four days of training and the Dry Stone Walling Association Level I Waller certification test on the […]
In this two-day hands-on masonry workshop under the guidance of Master Craftsman David Gibney, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Dates Friday, May 1 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 Times 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily Location Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Road, Arthurdale, WV 26520 […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Workshop […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Workshop […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Workshop […]
Join us this summer in southeastern Washington’s vista friendly Blue Mountains for a historic trip down memory lane! PROJECT PARTNER: Umatilla National Forest SESSION DATES: May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper SCOPE OF WORK: HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]