Author: Melissa Arrowsmith

Movie Night: Beetlejuice

‘Tis the season for ghosts from the underworld! Why not celebrate with the ’80s mod rehab of a historic home? Do you have an appreciation for the contemporary, or find it cringe-worthy? Mark your calendars, the Historic Preservation film series continues on November 6 at 7 pm in Combs 025 with the Halloween favorite, Beetlejuice.Popcorn and drinks […]

Get spooked at the 29th Annual Ghostwalk!

UMW’s Historic Preservation Club is hosting its 29th annual GHOST WALK on Friday, October 25 (6pm-10pm) and Saturday, October 26 (5pm-10pm). Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for UMW students/staff, military with ID, and kids ages 6-12, and free for kids under the age of 5. Tours start every ten minutes at the James Monroe Museum […]

Preservation Action – Become a Student Member!

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 […]

Ice Cream Social 2013

Join the Historic Preservation Department as we celebrate the new semester at our annual Ice Cream Social! The frozen festivities will take place on Thursday, September 5, from 5:00-6:00 pm in the basement of Combs Hall. We hope to see you there!

Bike|Ped|Fred

Join the students of HISP 469: Laboratory in Preservation Planning as they present the product of this semester’s hard work – Bike|Ped|Fred. Led by Professor Andrea Livi Smith, the class has developed a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the city of Fredericksburg. Come see what this project is all about!