Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest announces its 2007 Restoration Field School. The intensive two week program will be held from May 27-June 9. The program provides an overview of the process and philosophy for museum-quality restoration and conservation. People from all types of experience and disciplines may qualify.

The program is limited to 10-12 participants each year.
Tuition $350
Application deadline: April 30

Components include: the history of Thomas Jefferson and his villa retreat, the theory and practice of museum quality restoration, restoration documentation, fieldwork investigation and documentation, construction techniques, historic materials, masonry conservation, historical interpretation. Competitive scholarships may be available in 2007. See web site for more information.