Revolutionary Spaces: Slavery & Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts
Boston MA (May 28 - August 3, 2025)
This summer, discover stories that have too often been left out of Boston’s revolutionary narrative. Slavery Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts invites you to explore the realities...
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Oneida Adventure Quest
Oneida NY (June 1 - September 1, 2025)
The Oneida Adventure Quest is a thrilling scavenger hunt for all ages that will take you through the rich history and hidden gems of Oneida, NY. Jun 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 01, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Job Market Workshop for Emerging Architectural Historians
Virtual Event (June 13 - July 25, 2025)
Emerging Architectural Historians: Job Market Workshop Call for Applications Application Due Date:...
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Call for applicants - Paris summer career discovery program in heritage preservation
Sceaux, France (June 16 - July 4, 2025)
CAREER DISCOVERY PROGRAM IN HERITAGE PRESERVATION Offered for the first time this year, this program uses the ongoing restoration of a listed Modernist house as a pedagogical tool to...
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Independence Day at Old North Church Historic Site
Boston MA (July 4, 2025)
On July 4, Old North will hold its annual Independence Daycelebration. The delightful musical duo Tripp and Toddy will entertain visitors with period music and stage a "duel to the death." Throughout...
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Independence Day Celebration
Forest VA (July 4, 2025)
Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate in historic style the 249th anniversary...
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The Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures Public Humanities Field School
Milwaukee WI (July 7 - August 2, 2025)
The Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures Field School (limited version) Application form: http://thefieldschool.weebly.com/application.html What: The Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures...
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Enjoy CITY of WATER DAY at the National Lighthouse Museum and ON IT'S OUTSIDE PROMENADE
Staten Island NY (July 12, 2025)
BRING your Picnic Lunch and Enjoy VIEWS of the NY Harbor LIVE MUSIC by Harbortown • Orcas and Glaciers ART SHOW by Selva Orzelli Lighthouse Ladies READING...
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Meet the Fellows: Introducing the Class of 2025 James Marston Fitch Mid-Career Fellows
New York NY (July 16, 2025)
The Trustees of the Fitch Foundation are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 James Marston Fitch Mid-Career Fellowship. Join us for a reception to congratulate our newest Fellows and...
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Montclair Puzzle Competition Fundraiser
Montclair NJ (July 16, 2025)
Ready to flex your puzzle skills for a good cause? Join the Montclair History Center for a fun-filled puzzle competition at Just Jake's! Teams of 4 will race to recreate a historic Montclair postcard...
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Food Crawl & Historic Homes Tour of Montclair
Montclair NJ (July 18, 2025)
Chow Town Food Tours and Montclair History Center are joining forces again on July 18 to taste the best of Montclair and discover the fascinating history of North Mountain Avenue, Claremont Avenue,...
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Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party
Pasadena CA (July 19, 2025)
The Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party is back! Held on the historic Colorado Street Bridge, it is the only private event that closes the bridge to traffic for the evening. The party includes live...
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Theaters of Oregon: Before the Show Began
Portland OR (July 19, 2025)
Theaters have always captured our imaginations. Their architecture and lighting have drawn us inside. Their decorative lobbies have let us know something special was about to happen. Darrell Jabin toured...
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The League of Historic American Theatres 49th Annual Conference and Theatre Tour
Pittsburgh PA (July 20-23, 2025)
The League of Historic American Theatres 49th Annual Conference and Theatre Tour will be held in Pittsburgh, July 20-23, 2025. Look for more details coming in the Spring, but for...
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First Africans Day
Stratford VA (July 26, 2025)
Join us for a powerful day of reflection, celebration, and remembrance as we honor the stories and contributions of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of Stratford Hall. We...
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Face the Forest Obstacle Course Run
Forest VA (August 16, 2025)
Join Poplar Forest for the 13th annual Face the Forest Obstacle Course Run! Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through the hills, fields and woods of Thomas...
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Section 106: Agreement Documents
Longmont CO (August 26-27, 2025)
This advanced seminar focuses on memoranda of agreement and programmatic agreements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Learn how to survive and thrive during the agreement...
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Tribal Cultural Monitors: An Introduction
Virtual Event (August 26, 2025)
Tribal cultural monitors are increasingly being integrated into cultural resource management projects, particularly in relation to Section 110 survey work and the Section 106 consultation process. Review...
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Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School 2025
Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Idaho, Washington) (August 31 - September 19, 2025)
Eager to learn more about how to preserve historic buildings? The Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School (PNWFS) has been teaching hands-on preservation skills at historic sites...
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Food x Architecture
Tuscany (September 1-4, 2025)
Discover first-hand the history and geography of wine and food in Tuscany. Curated exclusively for SAH by experts in architectural history and the philosophy of food, Food x Architecture focuses...
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Jefferson’s Curiosities Series: Shakespeare
Forest VA (September 5, 2025)
Thomas Jefferson was a man whose varied interests included math, astronomy, botany, architecture, the arts, literature, viniculture, philosophy and music. The fourth topic in the Curiosities Series...
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Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills for Cultural and Natural Resource Managers
Atlanta GA (September 9-11, 2025)
Laws and regulations related to cultural and natural resources often require participatory processes that can be mired in conflict and misunderstanding. Projects frequently can be more effectively navigated...
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The International Preservation Trades Workshop
St. Paul MN (September 11-13, 2025)
The Preservation Trades Network invites you to the 27th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop in St. Paul Minnesota, from September 11th-13th at Historic Fort Snelling. The...
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The International Preservation Trades Workshop
St. Paul MN (September 11-13, 2025)
The Preservation Trades Network invites you to the 27th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop in St. Paul Minnesota, from September 11th-13th at Historic Fort Snelling. The...
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Paint the Town 2025
Nashville TN (September 13, 2025)
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Paint the Town—an evening to gather, celebrate, and honor a year of preservation efforts in Nashville. Let’s come together to toast the past and look ahead to...
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Roots and Reconnection Festival
Forest VA (September 13, 2025)
Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate,...
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NAGPRA Essentials
Columbus OH (September 16-17, 2025)
Review the compliance process for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) for Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, federal agencies, and museums. Explore...
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NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Sacramento CA (September 16-17, 2025)
Gain a basic understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act and the NEPA process. Learn to identify cultural resources in context and examine the requirements for their consideration...
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Section 4(f) Compliance for Historic Properties
Austin TX (September 16-17, 2025)
Section 4(f) of the DOT Act of 1966 is triggered by funding or approval from a U.S. DOT agency for a project that proposes "use" of historic property or land from a publicly owned park,...
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Preservation Action Foundation’s Annual Auction and Fundraiser
Milwaukee WI (September 16, 2025)
Save the Date! We are excited to announce that Preservation Action Foundation’s Annual Auction and Fundraiser will return on Sept. 16th from 7:30-9:30pm during the 2025...
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Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy 2025 Annual Conference
Pittsburgh PA (September 17-21, 2025)
The Individual and the Spirit of Innovation We hope you'll join us in southwestern Pennsylvania for tours, talks, and celebrations in September 2025! We will update the conference page with...
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Naturalization Ceremony
Forest VA (September 17, 2025)
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor...
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2025 Symposium of Urban Design History and Theory (SUDHT)
Buffalo NY (September 18-21, 2025)
The purpose of the Symposium of Urban Design History and Theory is to create a forum for those whose scholarship relates to urban design to present and discuss their research, engage in fruitful conversation...
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Cultural and Natural Resources: An Integrated Management Strategy
Sacramento CA (September 18-19, 2025)
Explore a holistic stewardship approach to an integrated management strategy for cultural and natural resources on public and private lands. These resources often are analyzed and planned for independently,...
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4th Annual Oneida Community Mansion House Car Show
Oneida NY (September 20, 2025)
Join us for the 4th Annual Oneida Community Mansion House Car Show! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day filled with classic cars, live music, and delicious food from a variety...
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Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Fall Term Classes
Astoria OR (September 22 - December 12, 2025)
Join Clatsop Community College's Historic Preservation Program. Many classes are offered hybrid to accommodate out of town students. Night Classes BLD 101: Introduction...
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The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates
Islip NY (September 23, 2025)
On Tues., Sept. 223rd, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Richard Panchyk and his program titled "The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates. The Gold Coast was more than just...
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Tennessee Council for History Education Conference
Nashville TN (September 30 - October 1, 2025)
More information at https://tnche.com/conference
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New Mexico Historic Preservation Conference
Las Vegas NM (October 3-5, 2025)
Cornerstones Community Partnerships and the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs are organizing a Statewide Historic Preservation Conference to be hosted at...
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2025 Traditional Building Conference Series
Sleepy Hollow NY (October 7-8, 2025)
The Traditional Building Conference Series, now in its twenty-fifth year, has interesting, informative and inspirational education and architectural tours planned for 2025. Three of America's most historic...
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The Wrecking Ball Gala: Demolishing Barriers in Historic Preservation
Saint Paul MN (October 8, 2025)
Join us for the 2025 Wrecking Ball Preservation Awards Gala—an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and projects that protect and reimagine Minnesota’s historic places. Mark your calendar...
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Metropolitan Majorities: The Urban History Association's Eleventh Biennial Conference
Los Angeles CA (October 9-12, 2025)
Join the Urban History Association for a vibrant and generative conference that will showcase new research, consider the state of the field, engage with a broad public, and introduce new audiences and...
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Preserving An Inclusive Heritage - MDR Pacific Northwest Chapter Mini-Conference
Seattle WA (October 10-12, 2025)
The Marion Dean Ross/Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians will be holding our third annual "mini" conference October 10-12, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. This...
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Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Forest VA (October 10-11, 2025)
An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 400,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since...
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The Devil in New York - The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick
Islip NY (October 15, 2025)
Oct. 15th the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Tara Rider and her presentation on the Goody Garlick trial. Years before the 1692 Salem witch-hunts began, accusations ran rampant in...
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Section 106: An Introduction
Des Moines IA (October 16-17, 2025)
Learn the basics of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Explore practical approaches to working through the compliance process, including identification, eligibility, and integrity...
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Old South Meeting HOUSE PARTY!
Boston MA (October 16, 2025)
Join us for a one-night-only journey through the events that sparked a revolution. This fall, Revolutionary Spaces invites you back to Old South Meeting House for an unforgettable evening of immersive...
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San Francisco: Golden City by the Bay
San Francisco CA (October 22-26, 2025)
Join us as we explore the magnificent fusion of art, architecture, and innovation that defines San Francisco and the Bay Area. The city reveals its character through layers of architectural and cultural...
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National Trust – APT Joint Conference 2024: Building Bridges
Halifax NS (October 23-25, 2025)
Come get to know five pan-Canadian heritage organizations – Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP), Canadian Museums Association (CMA), ICOMOS Canada, Indigenous Heritage Circle (IHC),...
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Fall Harvest Dinner
Forest VA (October 25, 2025)
One of America’s first foodies, Thomas Jefferson had a taste for fine wines and gourmet foods. Join the president, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful...
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NAGPRA and ARPA: Applications and Requirements
Anchorage AK (October 28-29, 2025)
Review the historical context and intent of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA). Learn how these laws apply...
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Risk Assessment and Resiliency Planning for Cultural Resources
Reston VA (October 28-29, 2025)
Examine the increasing threats and challenges that cultural resources face from environmental changes. Learn how to use the risk assessment process to evaluate, prioritize, and plan for continued sustainability....
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NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Anchorage AK (October 30-31, 2025)
Gain a basic understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act and the NEPA process. Learn to identify cultural resources in context and examine the requirements for their consideration...
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National Preservation Law Conference
Washington DC (November 5, 2025)
Join us November 5 in D.C. or online for an in-depth look into preservation law, highlighting the most recent and influential developments while providing you with the knowledge and skills to effectively...
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Historic Property Management
Charleston SC (November 6-7, 2025)
Historic property management combines preservation maintenance and holistic stewardship with program goals and objectives. The physical treatment of a structure is the bottom line in keeping a building...
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Fall Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Forest VA (November 8, 2025)
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Fall Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Thomas Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as...
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November Quilting Retreat
Oneida NY (November 13-16, 2025)
Join us for a quilting retreat at the Mansion House! This sit-and-sew style retreat is the perfect getaway for you and your friends. Details below! Time Location Nov 13, 2025, 12:00...
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Historic New England Summit 2025
New Haven CT (November 13-14, 2025)
New England's largest conference about our collective roles in creating livable and resilient communities. More information at: https://summit.historicnewengland.org
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Section 106: An Introduction
Indianapolis IN (November 17-18, 2025)
Learn the basics of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Explore practical approaches to working through the compliance process, including identification, eligibility, and integrity...
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Cultural Landscapes: Understanding, Planning for, and Managing a Dynamic Resource
Fredericksburg VA (November 18-19, 2025)
Cultural landscapes are dynamic, living resources that can be designed, vernacular, ethnographic, or part of a historic site. Discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features. Explore...
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NEPA, Section 106, and Section 4(f) Coordination for Transportation Projects
Tallahassee FL (November 18-19, 2025)
Coordinating reviews under two procedural laws—the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act—with a substantive law—Section 4(f) of the U.S....
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Holiday Candlelight Tours
Forest VA (December 5-19, 2025)
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated...
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Crochet & Knitting Retreat
Oneida NY (December 5, 2025)
Join us for a crochet knitting retreat at the Mansion House! This is the perfect getaway for you and your friends. Details below! Time Location Dec 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – Dec...
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Free Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life @ Goshen Theater
Goshen IN (December 12, 2025)
Join us in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater on December 12th, for our FREE MOVIE NIGHT showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7PM! George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking...
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Daytime Holiday Tour
Forest VA (December 13-20, 2025)
Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent-guided tours explore how Jefferson...
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Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinners
Forest VA (December 13-20, 2025)
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season at...
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January 13-16 Quilting Retreat
Oneida NY (January 13-16, 2026)
Join us for a quilting retreat at the Mansion House! This sit-and-sew style retreat is the perfect getaway for you and your friends. Details below! Time Location Jan 13, 2026, 12:00...
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January 22-25 Quilting Retreat
Oneida NY (January 22-25, 2026)
Join us for a quilting retreat at the Mansion House! This sit-and-sew style retreat is the perfect getaway for you and your friends. Details below! Time Location Jan 22, 2026, 1:00...
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