The 2021 University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize Committee is proud to announce that this year, they could not choose just one winner. There were two books that approached the discipline of historic preservation in new and groundbreaking ways: Thomas C. Hubka’s How the Working-Class Home Became Modern, 1900-1940 and Emily […]
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 […]
On April 6th at 6pm, a panel of professionals (including our own Dr. Smith!) will discuss careers, graduate school possibilities, and current events in the world of Urban Planning. This event is open to everyone, especially those interested in historic preservation, geography, GIS, or planning! The event will be held in Monroe Hall room 240.
This summer is your chance to get your hands dirty on a true archaeological excavation. The Sherwood Forest Plantation in Stafford County, VA was occupied throughout the Antebellum, Civil War, and Post Bellum periods. The field school is five weeks long and will give students three credit hours. For more information, please contact Dr. Lauren McMillan […]
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