The National Trust Conference this year will be in Indianapolis in late October 2013. This event is a great chance for upperclassmen to see current projects and research in Historic Preservation, and to meet some preservationists (and potential employers). Interested in attending? Please contact Dr. Smith. The Center for Historic Preservation will be providing some funds to help cover costs of the trip. For more information about the conference, please visit the National Trust website. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Vintage Route 1 Tour and Downtown Community Day
September 5, 2013 by
On Saturday, September 7, please join The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. in downtown Fredericksburg for their second annual Vintage Route 1 event! Visitors will get to follow Route 1 downtown and learn about how the "highway" changed Fredericksburg forever.Take a tour of Lafayette Boulevard or Princess Anne Street and learn the history of the Original Route 1 that came right through downtown Fredericksburg. Riverfront Park will have restored classic cars on display from the Historic Fredericksburg Region AACA. There will be a plethora of children's activities, including the HFFI Jr. Archaeology Lab where kids can learn how to clean and tag real artifacts! Vendors and entertainment will be running all day and the Annual Vintage Fashion Show will be taking place right in the park at 3:00 pm. The Masonic Lodge at 803 Princess Anne Street is allowing HFFI to present their Fredericksburg 20th-century history exhibit in Baker Hall. Streetcar and walking tours of downtown will be … [Read more...]
Movie Night: Les Triplettes de Belleville
September 5, 2013 by
On Thursday, September 19th, the Historic Preservation Department is hosting a viewing of Les Triplettes de Belleville, a French film by Sylvain Chomet. Please join us for popcorn, drinks, and fun in Combs 025. The movie will start at 7PM! Don't miss this clever and unique film! … [Read more...]
Preservation Action – Become a Student Member!
August 28, 2013 by
Are you looking for a way to stay informed on current policy issues that affect preservation? Do you want to become more involved in advocating for federal funding for historic preservation? Preservation Action (PA) is the country's only grassroots organization that is fully dedicated to lobbying for federal legislation that promotes historic preservation. By joining PA with a Student Membership of only $20 per year, you will be able to let your voice be heard alongside preservation professionals from all over the nation. Through this membership you will receive Weekly Updates and Action items, and will be encouraged to participate in the annual Lobby Day. To join, fill out the Membership form. To learn more about Preservation Action, please visit their website preservationaction.org. … [Read more...]