Chris Betts, Conservation Advisor to the Crown Estate in England Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in Combs 004 Please join us to hear to Betts speak on the Integration and Adaptability of Historic Building and Sites in the 21st Century. Refreshments will be served beforehand at 4:30 pm in front of Combs 25 … [Read more...]
Internship Opportunity
October 24, 2011 by
If you are an undergraduate, graduate or professional student with strong interest in issues critical to the world today, the Habalis Construction Intern Program might be just the option you are looking for. Habalis is located in downtown Fredericksburg and is seeking dependable, enthusiastic and professional candidates for internships. Internships mirror the schools semesters with the Spring extending from late January through May. These internship require a minimum of 6 hours per week during the school year and 8 during the summer. Internships focus on hands-on experience, helping to accomplish HCI's mission and perspective in regards to the intern becoming involved in the community. Please contact Jay Holloway at jay@habalis.com for more information … [Read more...]
Traditions III
October 13, 2011 by
The 19th Annual Symposium on Architectural History and the Decorative Arts is being presented at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 9:00am to 3:30 pm. More details can be found here … [Read more...]
The new UMW Historic Preservation website
October 10, 2011 by
Hello and welcome to the brand new Historic Preservation website! We're excited you are visiting! As you look around, you might notice that we've added a new option under the About page titled Newsletter; by next semester we will be offering the option of a paperless newsletter. If you would like to receive the newsletter, you can sign up for it now. Please take the time to explore our new website and while you are looking around, let us know if you see anything that could be improved upon, fixed, or added. We’re glad to get positive feedback as well, so praise is welcome. Good or bad, we would love to hear your opinion. Remember to bookmark the new site so you aren't searching around for it. Enjoy! -Stephanie Battleson `13 UMW Historic Preservation Student Aide … [Read more...]