Are you a bridge enthusiast? Do you love adventure? Professors Smith and Sanford are leading an adventure that will take you to the most magnificent bridges in Fredericksburg. Not only will it involve conversation about awesome architecture, but it also involves a trip to Carl’s. After, there will be a competition to see who can build the strongest bridge out of Popsicle sticks. And yes, there will be prizes for the winners! We will be meeting at 1pm on March 23. Bridge Poster … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
HFFI Open House
February 18, 2014 by
HFFI is having an Open House this Sunday, February 23rd, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. There will be a presentation about Lafayette Blvd's 20th-century history (in-town portion) at 2:00 pm and new exhibits done by UMW students/ graduates will be on display. The event will be at the Lewis Store, 1200 Caroline St. We hope to see you there! … [Read more...]
Watch and Discuss Monuments Men
February 6, 2014 by
Not since Indiana Jones has a movie been more about historic preservationists vs. the Nazis than Monuments Men. On February 16th, the Historic Preservation Department is going to see Monuments Men at the Regal Theatre on Route 3 at a to be determined time. The movie will be free for all historic preservation majors, but transportation and snacks will not be provided. A sign up sheet will be located in the department and seats are limited. Also, non-historic preservation friends are welcome to go, but they responsible their own tickets. … [Read more...]
Explore Landscape Preservation in Malta
February 5, 2014 by
This summer, the Landscape Institute at Boston Architectural College is offering an 8 week online course on preparing a Cultural Landscape Report, as part of its Landscape Preservation curriculum. One of the highlights of the course is a two week field experience at Villa Bologna in Malta, an eighteenth century villa. The course is open to undergraduate or graduate students, as well to professionals seeking CEUs or certificate credit. (AIA, ASLA, RIBA, APLD). This course is offered in partnership with BAC's Preservation Studies Program, which will be running a concurrent course in Architectural Materials Conservation. To find out more about the Cultural Landscape Studio: Malta, fees, schedule and course description, please visit the website. … [Read more...]