Goucher College Forum on Preservation Practice Upcoming

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The 7th National Forum on Historic Preservation Practice – A critical examination of the next 50 years, will be held March 18-19 at Goucher College, Baltimore, MD

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act. The law responded admirably to the many challenges facing our nation’s historic patrimony 50 years ago. As our nation celebrates the law’s half-century mark, the question arises – what will the next half-century hold for historic preservation policy and professional practice in the United States? Will the way we now conduct or even define historic preservation change? Much will change in the next half-century. Will the old policies, and practices still work? If not, what are the models?

The 7th National Forum on Historic Preservation Practice will explore our future within the context of five significant drivers that will shape our future: demographics, economics, environment, technology, and education.

The 7th National Forum on Historic Preservation Practice:
seeks to explore multiple answers and perspectives to such questions as:

Will the nation’s expected “majority/minority” population shift, decline in fertility rates, and longer lifespans impact historic preservation practice?

How will historic preservation practice and policies change in response to a post- service/co-production economy, changes in monetary and banking systems, and changes to the tax codes, among other economic trends?

How will advances in science, information technology, and communication affect the professional practice of historic preservation?

How should historic preservation practice response to the effects of environmental change? Should there be better integration between natural conservation and historic preservation?

How will historic preservation education better prepare professionals for the future of preservation practice?

The 7th National Forum seeks diverse answers to these complex questions through plenary presentations from “futurists” experts, 15 competitively selected papers, and robust attendee discussion. Forum attendance will be limited to the first 150 paid registrations to allow dynamic discussion among attendees. The cost of the Forum is $235.00, inclusive of continental breakfast Friday and Saturday, and lunch and reception on Friday. The costs for students, with ID presented at the Forum, is $125.00

http://www.goucher.edu/graduate-programs/ma-in-historic-preservation/7th-national-forum

Preservation Pennsylvania Announces Eight Sites Chosen for Pennsylvania at Risk 2015

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Read the descriptions of the sites here.  There is also an excellent, and quick overview, of the fate of 200+ sites since 1992. I would propose that that assessment overview of what happens to threatened historical properties is pretty much relevant not only to sites in Pennsylvania but to sites in other states, including Maryland and Virginia.
C.T. Evans

2016 Archaeology Field School at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

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From Liza Gijanto
I am writing in regards to the 2016 Archaeology Field School offered by the Department of Anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  This summer we will be investigating the great house and surrounding outbuildings of the 17th and 18th century plantation of West Ashcom on the Pautuxant River.  Here’s the link for more information.

George Mason University Mapathon Coming Up

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This looks like a really interesting event and gives you a chance to work with digital mapping tools, a great tool for a historian or preservationist.

George Mason University, Exploratory Hall
Friday, November 20, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)

On Friday, November 20th, George Mason University’s Geography and Geoinformation Department will host a Mapathon where mappers will choose from various impactful mapping projects that create open data to help the humanitarian and development community. We will be able to share the work we accomplish and look at each other’s mapping contribution. The mapping events are supported by Missing Maps, NOVA Community College ASPRS club, George Mason University ASPRS club, Peace Corps, National Geographic, and MapGive.

EVENING AGENDA
4:00 – 5:00pm Kick-off – Let’s map: Hear about all the cool mapping projects you can choose from. Beginner mappers will receive training. There will also be a room dedicated to advanced training using JOSM mapping editor.
5:00 – 5:30pm Food break
6:00 – 8:00pm Mo Mapping!

WHAT DO I NEED?
You do not need a laptop or a mouse because we have reserved computer labs. We just need your enthusiasm!

DO I NEED TO BE A MAPPING EXPERT?
No! You do not need any previous experience. If you have time before you come, and you are new to mapping via OpenStreetMap, please have a look at the training videos here. We will also have volunteers ready to help you.

Please choose the appropriate ticket to this event that matches your skill level so we can plan our training more effectively!

WHERE IS IT?
The event will be held on the 2nd floor of Exploratory Hall (Room 2301) at George Mason University Fairfax campus in Virginia. Visitor parking is available on the lowest level of the Shenandoah Parking Deck (about $10). Once you enter the building from the main level/first floor you will see a sign directing you to the second floor registration table where you can get your name badges and be guided to the computer labs.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Get yourself an eventbrite ticket for the event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/george-mason-university-mapathon-tickets-19043886778

If you have any trouble registering for the event, or would like more information, please contact Janice Ouellette, joulette@nvcc.edu