MW This course provides a historical perspective of the preservation and restoration movement in the United States. An in-depth analysis of preservation and restoration theories, development of preservation and restoration associations, and the evolution of laws related to historic restoration and preservation.
TR This course discusses and examines the processes of deterioration of historic buildings. Students will be able to methodically examine, analyze common problems and develop solutions that will be structurally, historically and economically valid.
MW This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.
TR This course discusses and examines the processes of deterioration of historic buildings. Students will be able to methodically examine, analyze common problems and develop solutions that will be structurally, historically and economically valid.
MW This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.
TR This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabalize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be covered. This course also studies plasters and gypsum wall board products. The focus will be on the common problems causing these materials to fail, and common installation techniques. Topics to include a typical plaster installation, and producing molded plaster architectural elements i.e. ceiling medallions.
TR This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabalize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be covered. This course also studies plasters and gypsum wall board products. The focus will be on the common problems causing these materials to fail, and common installation techniques. Topics to include a typical plaster installation, and producing molded plaster architectural elements i.e. ceiling medallions.
Historic New England seeks a full-time Preservation Carpenter to perform a combination of maintenance repairs and preservation projects at historic sites as a part of a carpentry crew. Skilled and experienced, the preservation carpenter helps maintain the historical integrity of Historic New England properties by monitoring conditions at sites, developing treatment plans, performing required work, […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
To promote professional growth and innovation in the field of historic preservation, this fellowship is a one-year opportunity to pursue preservation leadership development. Fellows will demonstrate these skills through a capstone project completed under the guidance of a mentor and the fellowship committee. In the words of Harrison Goodall, “Preservation changed my life; I’d like to see it do the same for others.” Inspired by […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
This two-day introductory retaining wall workshop, April 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will restore an existing retaining wall right in the middle of the historic distillery. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Neil Rippingale. Participants will see, as Maker’s Mark’s unofficial in-house stonemason Neil […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In 2017 the Astoria City Council recognized the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation and Restoration program for being an exemplary preservation partner to the city of Astoria. In 2012, the Historic Preservation & Restoration program received the Outstanding Achievement in Preservation Education award from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for work on an […]
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 […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
Internship Opportunity Available for Summer 2023 Spend the summer in New Hampshire working to save historic buildings! The N.H. Preservation Alliance, the statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, is offering 1 or 2 summer internship positions for students of historic preservation and related fields in conjunction with the preservation trades and professions. Internships span 9 weeks […]
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 […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
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 […]
Savannah is known for its history and remarkable design – from parks and squares that celebrate this incredible city’s past to the elaborate buildings that reflect the high architectural styles of former generations. The First City, with its timeless architecture and diverse landscapes, is an essential part of the preservation movement and our nation’s history. […]
The Campaign’s Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from our colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Talking Trades will take place every third Friday of the month at 1pm EST. Each month, we will highlight a different training program for the […]
Cedar Breaks National Monument located in southwestern Utah is known for its stunning geology, cool summers, and deep connection to the indigenous Paiutes who first occupied the region that extends from the Great Basin to the Colorado Plateau. Today, the National Monument is a popular summer tourist attraction, seeing several hundreds of thousands of people annually. The national […]
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 […]
Cedar Breaks National Monument located in southwestern Utah is known for its stunning geology, cool summers, and deep connection to the indigenous Paiutes who first occupied the region that extends from the Great Basin to the Colorado Plateau. Today, the National Monument is a popular summer tourist attraction, seeing several hundreds of thousands of people annually. The national […]