Each summer, the Center hosts its Summer Institute to provide training
opportunities to those interested in the various fields of historic
preservation. This summer marks the third annual Summer Institute which offers
the following training programs.
Engineering the Past for the Future: A
Practical Approach to Engineering for Older and Historic Buildings
June 6-16, Natchitoches, LA
These two weeklong workshops cover the issues and technical challenges
encountered in older and historic buildings and emphasize the subtle shifts in
perspective and problem-solving methods that are necessary when working with
them. Topics include Historic Materials and Building Pathology (June 6-10) and
Diagnostics Methodology & Treatment Strategies (June 12-16). Participants will
explore the circa 1800 Yucca House and Africa House, both located at Melrose
Plantation. Field work will be enhanced by lab time and case study work. Space
is limited to 25 participants.
For more information contact Andrew Ferrell.
Prospection in Depth: Developing Advanced GPS,
GIS and Geophysical Skills through Plantation Archeology
June 6-23, Natchitoches, LA
This series of three weeklong workshops provides intensive hands-on
instruction in GIS, GPS, and geophysical prospection techniques with the unique
opportunity to ground truth studentsÕ remote sensing data at an 18th century
plantation. The class is open to archeologists from all career tracks and
experience levels, as well as resource managers and other professionals with
experience in field archeology. Space is limited to 25 participants with five
spots reserved for competitive student scholarships.
For more information contact David Morgan.
Advanced Cemetery Monument Conservation Workshop
July 10-14, Natchitoches, LA
This hands-on learning experience will allow the participants to work from
start to finish on a complex and multi-stage monument repair. Topics include
stone monument cleaning, adhesive repair, color matched fills, historic lime
stucco, lime mortar brick masonry and lime wash. Participants must have
previously participated in a NCPTT Cemetery Monument Conservation Workshop to
qualify for the advanced workshop. Space is limited to 20 participants.
For more information contact Jason Church.