The University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation is proud to award this year’s Book Prize to Detroit Remains, by Krysta Ryzewski. Detroit Remains is a collection of six case studies in Detroit, Michigan, ranging from bootlegging, a log cabin, jazz site, and Detroit counterculture. This well-researched book masterfully blends an archaeological approach to […]
Dear Preservation Friends, Due to the current precautions being taken here at the University of Mary Washington to address the spread of COVID-19, faculty office hours are being held remotely and in-person. If you are interested in virtually meeting with a professor in the Historic Preservation Department we ask that you first contact them via […]
This summer, Abigail Phelps (Class of 2021) is interning for the Soldotna Historical Society and Museum, a small non-profit organization in Soldotna, Alaska. Her work allows her to apply what she has learned in Museum Studies courses at the University of Mary Washington to a unique museum environment, one that focuses on telling the stories […]
The Spring 2018 Newsletter has finally arrived! Check it out at: umwspringnewsletter2018
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 […]
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