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10th Annual Preservation In Your Community

by NCPTT
Updated: July 27, 2010
Published: July 6, 2010

National Park Service offices in Natchitoches will highlight preservation activities in the Cane River region during the 10th annual Preservation in Your Community event on Aug. 10. The public is invited to stop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to enjoy refreshments, view exhibits from local heritage groups, and visit with NCPTT, CARI and CRNHA interns from across the country about their preservation research.

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Preservation Wiki Seeks Contributors

by Ed FitzGerald
Updated: July 29, 2010
Published: July 29, 2010

NCPTT is sponsoring development of Preservapedia, a wiki-style encyclopedia for preservation professionals. So far interns and staff have generated over 300 articles on topics ranging from linoleum to lasers. Among many exciting facets of this project, Preservapedia provides a forum where preservationists can share project experience and exchange information about the effectiveness of treatments. It also aims to serve as [...]

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Wood Window Restoration Workshop

by Sarah Jackson
Updated: July 23, 2010
Published: July 23, 2010

NCPTT, in partnership with Coastal Heritage Society and the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office,will offer a two-day workshop on restoring wood windows in Savannah, Ga., at the Roundhouse Museum Sept. 3-4, 2010.

The cost of the workshop is $350. Use the coupon code EARLY and register before August 13th to save $75. Register today.

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Last chance to register for the Masonry Conservation and Lime Mortar Workshop

by Andrew Ferrell
Updated: July 21, 2010
Published: July 21, 2010

There are only a few seats left, so register quickly. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn traditional masonry conservation skills! This one-week workshop will include assessment of existing conditions, site preparation, removal of inappropriate mortar, cleaning of joints, filling joints neatly, and final dressing of joints. Learn these skills in [...]

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Sustainable Preservation

by Andrew Ferrell
Updated: July 28, 2010
Published: July 16, 2010

NCPTT has been working for a number of years investigating the relationship between historic preservation and sustainability. NCPTT is committed to collaborating with a wide variety of partners representing federal, state and local governments, nonprofit, research and educational organizations, and others to define and develop the role of historic preservation in safeguarding historic resources in [...]

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Six Interns Selected Nationwide to Work with NCPTT Experts in Their Field

by NCPTT
Updated: July 1, 2010
Published: July 1, 2010

By Cameron Tillman Six interns join the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training staff this summer to work with research professionals in the fields of historic landscapes, architecture and engineering, materials research and marketing. Stephanie Nelson, a graduate of Louisiana State University, will be working with Debbie Smith, historic landscapes program chief. Nelson will assist staff [...]

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Global Heritage Network Monitors Sites in Developing World

by Ed FitzGerald
Updated: June 25, 2010
Published: June 25, 2010

Global Heritage Fund recently announced the launch of Global Heritage Network, an interactive web application designed to increase global awareness of threats facing heritage in developing countries. The web app, now in its beta version, was created using Google Earth and high-resolution satellite imagery donated by Digital Globe. In addition to providing an early warning [...]

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Community Preservation Fair presents preservation techniques

by Bethany Frank
Updated: June 30, 2010
Published: June 25, 2010

The Natchitoches community joined at Lee H. Nelson Hall, located on Northwestern State University's campus, on June 12 to celebrate their heritage at the Community Preservation Fair. The fair featured different presentations such as hands-on demonstrations on wood window repair and proper cleaning techniques for stone grave markers. There was also information on preparing for natural [...]

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