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Monthly Archives: March 2017
Alexandria Archaeology Announces Summer Field Institute
See the flyer for more details.
The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums June Meeting
Please see the attached flyer for the conference and annual meeting of ALHFAM, the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums. The conference will take place June 9-13, 2017 at the Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford, NY. Undergraduate and graduate students in the field of history, preservation or history museum studies are encouraged to apply. The deadline for fellowship applications is April 1, and notification will be made by April 15.
The First Annual Prince William/Manassas History Symposium, 25-26 March
Prince William County and the City of Manassas, with the help of Historic Prince William and the Historic Commission, will be hosting an extensive two-day history symposium that will touch on different periods of Prince William County’s history. Throughout the weekend, we will be featuring speakers throughout the day that touch on a variety of subjects from George Washington in Prince William County, to the county’s involvement in the Civil War, World War I, and the integration of Prince William County Schools. Saturday evening, guests will enjoy an exclusive reception at the Manassas Museum with an opportunity for a unique experience to interact with the Museum’s collections. On Sunday, we will be offering an exclusive bus tour to four privately owned historic homes throughout Prince William County, including Bel Air and Park Gate.
For more information, see the PWC Manassas Symposium event flyer.
Part 2: Ideas for Old Sterling, Guilford Station Meeting, Friday, 17 March
Help develop a master plan for this area of Old Sterling.
Check out the details on this Design Charrette2 flyer.
Seeking applicants for a PAID PRESERVATION INTERN!
Arlington currently has a management Intern position being advertised here:
This will be a PAID, full-time, one-year temporary assignment with Arlington County Government (with potential to renew if funding permits). There are several internships available, including one with our Historic Preservation Program. All of the details can be found in the advertisement. It is indeed rare that we have such opportunities available in our Historic Preservation Program.
They are looking for talented, energetic, and passionate preservationists and history buffs who want to see how an active preservation program at the local government level operates… and who are willing to dive right in and help make a difference!
Coming this Spring Prince William County Historic Preservation
It looks like spring has already sprung, so take advantage of the nice weather to visit Prince William County’s historic sites!
Check out the flyer below.
We hope you will join us for our special programs or for a tour at our historic sites! While the historic sites are closed to regular tours until May, we are still open by appointment! To schedule a tour or for more information, please call 703-792-4754.
Is one of your new year resolutions to get more involved with your community? We can help with that! Serve your community and help protect the county’s historic resources by volunteering at one of the sites or getting a FREE membership to the PWC Historic Preservation Foundation! With your free membership, receive $1 off regular admission and 20% off in our gift shops! For more information, please call 703-792-4754 or visit one of the sites.