Another wonderful Historic Preservation student choice lecture last night! This year’s lecture was led by Mr. Joseph McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project. Mr. McGill educated attendees about the importance of antebellum period buildings and his personal experiences throughout his project. Students and audience members were able to engage individually with Mr. McGill and ask questions regarding his efforts. To learn more about The Slave Swelling Project visit: http://slavedwellingproject.org/ Have a speaker in mind that you would be interested in hearing next year? Then come to the Historic Preservation Club meeting or email umwhistoricpresclub@gmail.com and make your suggestion known. … [Read more...]
Historic Preservation Picnic
April 10, 2017 by
On April 25th the Department of Historic Preservation will host its annual picnic. The picnic will take place outside on Jefferson square at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Food and games will be provided along with scholarship announcements and awards. Don't forget we are celebrating Professor Sanford this year, so make sure to stop by and see him! … [Read more...]