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Make your voice heard about the future of historic preservation in West Virginia. Every 5 years the WV State Historic Preservation Office writes or revises a comprehensive plan that preservation organizations across the state can use as a basis for

A popular form of street art is coming to Lansing on Friday, May 31, when the Michigan Historical Museum will be the site of a “yarn bombing.” The museum is seeking knitting enthusiasts from around the state to participate

The Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House in Havre de Grace, Maryland is offering a museum educator internship opportunity for the Summer of 2013. Duties include but are not limited to taking visitors on guided tours of the house,

Michigan was an epicenter of modern design in postwar America. Through its design industry, companies like Herman Miller and General Motors and designers Charles Eames, George Nelson, Harley Earl, Eero Saarinen and Minoru Yamasaki shaped the American dream and brought

Each year, the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands solicits applications for its annual $1000 Carla Decker Scholarship. This college scholarship is given to an outstanding scholar interested in history or historical preservation, archeology, anthropology, or information

This program will explore the overarching reasons for creating the Green Rowhouse Manual-the first of its kind in the city-as well as offer specific advice for owners interested in improving the energy efficiency of their rowhouses without compromising distinctive architectural

Sponsored by Preservation Louisville Inc., Old House Expo is a free, interactive event designed to help participants learn to maintain and care for their historic home or commercial building. Activities will include educational sessions and workshops with knowledgeable guest speakers,

To register, go to www.active.com and use keyword: “Amazing Preservation

The International Symposium on Archaeometry (ISA) in May 2014 will be a valuable opportunity to apply and demonstrate the latest research and findings of archaeometric research on a broad range of topics across time and space. The symposium will

Study cultural landscape theory, documentation and design as you begin the physical work of rebuilding the medieval stone buildings of Ghesc. 

American not-for-profit organization supporting historic French architectural preservation is seeking a responsible and organized intern for its dynamic New York office. This would be a great opportunity for a recent college graduate who is interested in France and fine arts

The Society of Architectural Historians is now accepting abstracts for its 67th Annual Conference in Austin, TX, April 9-13, 2014. Please submit abstracts no later than June 1st for one of the 30 thematic sessions or open sessions. Sessions have

Windows - Old and New, Historic and Traditional May 21-22, Eastern Market, 225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

"The Chesapeake House: Architectural Investigation by Colonial Williamsburg." A conference to mark the publication of the eponymous book by the University of North Carolina Press, the program will focus on the methods used by architectural historians at Colonial Williamsburg to

May 13-31 Field Methods in Preservation Technology, Winston- Salem, Vance County, and High Point. This summer preservation field school (3 semester hours credit course) provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in current preservation and architectural conservation practice

Traces of the Trade is a documentary in which filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave trading family in U.S. history. She and her nine cousins, including James DeWolf Perry, retrace the Triangle Trade,

2013 Heritage Ohio Local Spirit Conference Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:00 AM -Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:00 PM Columbus, Ohio 43215

• Keynote Speaker: Donovan Rypkema, Principal of PlaceEconomics, will be leading three sessions on economic impact of historic preservation and making historic downtown

Topics include corrosion of metal and repair strategies; practical consieratina dn on small commercial renovation; technical gravestone and monument restoration; stone restoration - plus an afternoon walking tour of Roslyn, wine social following that walking tour, and hands-on monument restoration

The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) needs your involvement and assistance in identifying historic structures within Louisiana that are deemed a success story. These historic structures underwent some type of preservation effort to return them to economic activity

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We are excited to return to the Soap Factory in Minneapolis again this year for our fourth annual, (Anti)Wrecking Ball. Once again, we are making the (Anti)Wrecking Ball a FREE event! Come on out, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in

The AIA Historic Resources Committee (HRC) is proud to offer the 2013 AIA Historic Resources Research Scholarship. This program asks one selected emerging professional (defined below) to conduct gap analysis research to determine whether the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)

Pasadena Heritage will offer unique programs next spring as part of Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A., a Getty-initiated celebration of the city’s modern architectural heritage through exhibitions and programs at arts institutions in and around L.A.

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia in partnership with the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, are pleased to announce two upcoming series of workshops in April and May for the owners of historic homes. Attendees will have a great

The Journal for Artistic Research (JAR) is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing original research from artists of all disciplines. Published twice a year, with currently three issues accessible online, the journal is unique in its field, marrying the rich-media and social

Each spring, the Network sponsors the state’s largest annual statewide preservation conference to provide training and networking opportunities geared to both beginners and seasoned preservationists. In addition to offering sessions crammed with the latest news and information from around the

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Learn how to verify family stories—from oral tradition to fact. At this FREE genealogy workshop, Jeanie Chooey Low, author of China Connection: Finding Ancestral Roots for Chinese in America, will provide techniques for interviewing family members and deciphering gravestone inscriptions.

One of the most exciting parts of the Annual Village House Tour Benefit, is taking place this year on Sunday, May 5, is the chance you have of seeing the many twists and turns and unexpected places of the Village.

A Mid Century Affair: Lovers of all things Mid Century Modern: this one’s for you. Enjoy a unique outing devoted to the décor, architecture, and lifestyle associated with Mid Century Modernism. Our day will begin with visits to Miller Upholstering and

The rich history and architecture of Milledgeville, Ga. will be showcased during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's Spring Ramble, Annual Meeting and the Georgia Statewide Preservation Conference, April 26-28. History enthusiasts will be charmed by more than 30

Opening Reception: Sunday, April 28, 2-4 PM. Gallery Talk at 3PM East Lansing Modern, 1940 – 1970 MSU Museum Ground Floor, April 28 – August 18, 2013

Slavery was the great social and moral issue of the 19th century, and Concord was a hotbed of abolitionist sentiment. Residents Emerson, Thoreau, and the Alcotts confronted slavery head-on in their writings and actions, as indignation turned to outrage. This