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Call for Proposals: Preservation Conference on Automotive Heritage

The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) and the Historic Preservation & Community Planning Program at the College of Charleston are pleased to announce the following call for papers for an international conference on the preservation of automotive heritage. “Putting Preservation on the Road: Protecting Our Overlooked Automotive Heritage in the Twenty-first Century” will be held from […]

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Field School

From May 15-May 28, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest will be holding its 2016 Architectural History/Architectural Restoration Field School. The program will teach 10 participants an overview of the philosophy, process, and techniques for museum-quality architectural restoration and conservation. This year, the history of Thomas Jefferson and his villa retreat, architectural investigation, documentation, and restoration techniques will […]

2016 David W. Wright Scholarship

The National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges (NSPCB) is now accepting applications for the 2016 David W. Wright Scholarship. David W. Wright was the NSPCB president from 1986 until 2013. Mr. Wright strongly advocated the preservation of covered bridges with historic integrity in mind. The scholarship is to encourage students to pursue degrees leading to careers […]

Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship Opportunity

In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the VAF Board of Directors has renamed the Annual Presenter’s Fellowships the Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships.   Since 1989, the VAF Board of Directors has allocated funding for financial assistance to students and young professionals […]

NCPE/NPS Spring 2015 Internships

The National Park Service and the Department of the Interior have posted a list of all available paid internships for January-May 2015. Most of the internships are located in Washington, D.C. and are 400 hours or more. Applications are due by October 24, 2014. For more information on the internships offered and how to apply, […]