Center for Historic Preservation

Center for Historic Preservation

Established in 1980, the Center for Historic Preservation is a research and public outreach organization affiliated with the Department of Historic Preservation. The Center has two main missions that govern its activities:

1. The Center supports the undergraduate academic major in Historic Preservation by sponsoring lectures, workshops, symposia and conferences; by organizing fieldwork and international study opportunities for students and faculty; and by sustaining activities that expand opportunities for students to participate in preservation-related research. To this end, the Center participates actively in local, regional and international preservation organizations.
2. The Center supports Historic Preservation activities by offering public programs, by undertaking cooperative research, by providing professional services and technical assistance to organizations, property owners, and local governments and agencies.

The Center facilitates the Department of Historic Preservation’s newsletter. Annually the Center awards the nationally competitive Historic Preservation Book Prize.

Center Spring 2025 Activities:

Upcoming Events

CARPENTRY WORKSHOP: Thursday, March 27 on Jefferson Square 1-3pm; limited spots; learn about traditional carpentry with craftsman Nathaneal Ulfers

GET DIRTY GO WASH (ARTIFACTS)! Wednesday, April 2 in Combs 012 5:30-7pm; wash artifacts and watch movies in the archaeology lab

Past Events

PRESERVATION CAREER FORUM: Tuesday, March 18 in Combs 009 5-7pm; join alums in an informal conversation about the process of getting your first job in the preservation field

GET DIRTY GO WASH (ARTIFACTS)! Wednesday, March 12 in Combs 012 5:30-7pm; wash artifacts and watch movies in the archaeology lab

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PARTY: Tuesday, March 11 in Combs 009 5-7pm; learn about the scholarships available to HISP majors and fill out the application while having some pizza

GET DIRTY GO WASH (ARTIFACTS)! Tuesday, February 25 (rescheduled) in Combs 012 5:30-7pm; wash artifacts and watch movies in the archaeology lab

WELCOME TO NEW HISP MAJORS: Tuesday, February 18 in Combs 009 5-7pm; all majors invited, but focused on newly declared; learn about the structure of the major, the resources we have, the options and classes, and meet fellow students and professors while sharing some pizza

CURSIVE WORKSHOP: Saturday, February 15 in Combs 009 9-12noon; learn a little about the history of writing instruments and the development of cursive writing, then try your hand at reading and writing your own postcard

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