NCPTT's Southeast Cemetery Monument Conservation Workshop
October 23-25, 2007 |
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training offers the Southeast Cemetery Monument Conservation Workshop at St. Michaels Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida, October 23-25, 2007. Registration: $695 per person. Nine expert instructors will lead this course.
Learn the essentials for preservation and maintenance of cemetery monuments in this three day hands-on workshop geared to cemetery maintenance and management staff, monument builders, and preservation professionals. Topics will include:
- Condition assessments
- Conservation ethics
- Protection
- Cleaning
- Stone repairs
- Bases and resetting
- Adhesion and reinforced repair
- Ground penetrating radar
- Unmarked grave identification
The workshop will be a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training in a small group round-robin format. The workshop is limited to 32 participants. NCPTT will select applicants for the workshop with preference to those whose job responsibilities are linked to the care of cemeteries. |
Website:
www.ncptt.nps.gov/cemetery |
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| Location Information |
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St. Michaels Cemetery |
6 South Alcaniz Street
Pensacola, FL 32502 |
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| Contact Information |
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Jason Church |
| Email:
jason_church@contracator.nps.gov |
| Phone:
318-356-7444 ex 236 |
| Fax:
318-356-9119 |
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