Calendar of Events

    • Tuesday, April 02, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Monumental Church, 1224 E. Broad St.

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    Fact vs. Fiction: Two Writers Tell the Story of the Richmond Theater Fire From Different Perspectives | Panel Discussion | Monumental Church | $25

    Calling all book clubs and bookworms! First there was Meredith Henne Baker’s nonfiction account of the Richmond Theater fire, aptly titled “The Richmond Theater Fire: Early America’s First Great Disaster.” Then came Rachel Beanland’s novel, “The House Is On Fire.” While the two books are different in their approach, both examine what happened the night of the 1811 fire, its effect on the residents of Richmond, and the circumstances that led to the construction of Monumental Church—built as a monument to those who perished in the blaze.

    Free parking is available any time after 5 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Virginia Department of Transportation (1401 E. Broad Street). If driving East on Broad, take a right on Old 14th Street to access the parking lot. If approaching via I-95 (exit 74C), take a slight right onto East Broad Street, then immediately move into the far-left lane, so you can turn left onto Old 14th Street at the first light.

    For more information and to register click here.

    • Friday, April 05, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • https://www.apti.org/LL1

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    Lunch & Learn - Abrasive Cleaning with Sponge-Jet, Inc.

    Paul Kitz has been at Sponge-Jet for over 15 years, starting as a technician and making his way through a variety of positions including R&D engineer before entering his role as Regional Sales Manager five years ago. Sponge-Jet has a multitude of global industry applications and has collected a gallery of informational videos on their website showcasing Sponge-Jet's use in preservation projects ranging from wax removal in monuments conservation to removing a century of atmospheric soiling from a building. Please visit https://www.spongejet.com/video-gallery/ for more information.  

    For more information and to register for this event, click here.

    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Alexandria, VA; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; or Zoom
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    Join us for our monthly meeting as we discuss APT DC business and plan for upcoming events!

    The April Planning Meeting will be held 
    in-person at the offices of Building Conservation Associates in Alexandria, VA (950 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA) and satellite in-person meetings will be held at the offices of  Glavé & Holmes in Richmond, VA (2101 East Main Street) and at GWWO in Baltimore, MD (1215 East Fort Avenue, Liberty Building, Suite 24). Refreshments will be provided.

    The meeting will also be accessible online via Zoom. 

    ***For Richmond attendees, please see confirmation email to secure your parking pass. 

    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 24 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
    • 39
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    Daiku Woodworking©️

    Join APT DC at the Museum of Frederick County History in downtown Frederick, Maryland, for an afternoon of traditional Japanese woodworking. The event will be presented by Peter Wechsler, a carpenter who specializes in traditional Japanese woodworking and joinery. The event will cover a presentation of Peter Wechsler’s background as a carpenter, the process of becoming an apprentice in Japan, and Peter’s projects in Japan and the US. Peter will display and explain his carpentry tools, no-nail wood joints and models. There will also be a demonstration of wood planing by hand. Questions are encouraged throughout the event!

    Before the Event: Networking before the event will begin at 10:30 AM with coffee and pastries. The presentation will start at 11:00 AM.

    The event ticket also includes a self-guided tour of the Museum of Frederick County History located in a historic Federal-style home. The museum is open 10am-4pm. Self-guided tours can be done before or after the event.

    Parking: Parking is available on city streets and parking garages close by.

    If you need a ride to Frederick or are willing to have others ride with you, please note on the registration form.

    After The Event: It is encouraged to keep the discussions going after the event and grab lunch at Idiom Brewery located along Carroll Creek. Peter Wechsler will be present to answer more questions. Idiom is approximately half a mile from the Museum of Frederick County History. The brewery is located in the historic Union Knitting Mills building.

    About Our Host: Peter Wechsler is a carpenter at his firm Daiku Woodworking in Boonsboro, MD. He specializes in traditional Japanese carpentry and has worked on project in Japan and the US. Projects range from teahouses to Japanese rooms and buildings, shoji screens, garden structures, custom cabinets, and furniture.

    Daiku Woodworking©️

    Register today – space is limited for this event!

    • Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Richmond, VA

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    Historic Garden Week


    Date | Wednesday April 24, 2024
    Morning tour: 10-1 p.m.
    Afternoon tour: 1-4 p.m.
    Hosts | The Council of Historic Richmond and the four GCV Clubs in Richmond

    The River Hill subdivision of Westover Hills neighborhood is an oft-overlooked gem. Forty homes are nestled among mature trees on a bluff overlooking the James River, Buttermilk Trail and Maymont Park. The enclave was developed in tandem with the completion of the Boulevard “Nickel” Bridge, in 1925. Complemented by captivating landscapes and gardens, the graceful winding curves of Evelyn Byrd Road and Riverside Drive, provide the backdrop for charming and assorted architecture constructed over four decades between 1925 and the 1960s. The tour showcases a variety of residential designs, including Georgian Revival, classic Cape Cod, and a Contemporary rebuild.

    Historic Garden Week advance tickets will be available online beginning February 20, 2024 here: https://www.vagardenweek.org/tickets/


    • Friday, April 26, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • webinar

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    One Size Fits Few: Protective Glazing, Medieval Masonry, and Stained Glass at the Cloisters


    Presented by Kevin Daly

    Senior Conservator/Senior Associate with Jablonski Building Conservation Inc.

    Friday, April 26th, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., EST

    The Met Cloisters is a museum of Medieval art located in upper Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1938, it was designed to appear as though it was constructed insequence over centuries. It exhibits its collection of architectural artifacts in situ in a natural, immersive way, and accessioned Medieval stone window surrounds form part of the building envelope. This immersive approach to exhibit design extends to the museum’s extensive stained glass collection,which is frequently set in the building walls and naturally lit.

    This creates an unusual technical problem: Can a controlled environment be made using old stonework that not only protects the collection in the gallery, but also the stained glass displayed in the window itself, without changing its appearance to visitors? Can the needs of multiple stakeholders—curators, art conservators, facilities directors, architects, and new glazing manufacturers—be aligned to build that protective glazing system?

    The presentation follows decades of protective glazing solutions at the Cloisters,including window surrounds and stained glass, both from the Medieval collection and the 20th Century, and the essential collaboration present from the very beginning. The specific problems, and unique solutions, at several windows will be discussed. In each case the need to respect and protect the stone surround, the glazing, the interior environment, and the museum objects within the galleries affected the approach taken.

    Please register at the link below. This webinar is free to attend, but registration is required to obtain the Zoom link.

    For more information and to register, click here.

    • Friday, May 17, 2024
    • Sunday, May 19, 2024
    • Lancaster, PA

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    TTRAG OPEN CONFERENCE & APT-DVC SYMPOSIUM

    The Timber Framers Guild’s Traditional Timber Frame Research & Advisory Group (TTRAG) and the Association for Preservation Technology’s Delaware Valley Chapter (APT-DVC) come together to present Bridging Generations: Tradition and Progress in Preservation.

    This event combines TTRAG’s first open, in-person conference since 2018 with APT-DVC’s biennial symposium. As both organizations approach their 40-year anniversaries, we recognize that we are at a point where leadership is being transferred to a new generation of preservationists.

    Our common mission is to preserve the skills and structures that were passed down from previous generations. This event will explore how best to engage and train the next generation of preservation professionals and tradespeople to make the best use of the embodied knowledge and skill sets of those that came before us, while incorporating new technologies and strategies that become available.

    Presentations and discussions will fall under the following topics:

    • Education and Training in Preservation

    • Project Team & Interdisciplinary Relations

    • Traditional Materials and Associated Trades

    ***Please note that active APT DC members are eligible to register at the member rate.***


    For more information and to register, click here.



    • Thursday, October 10, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Saturday, October 12, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Savannah, GA

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    For more information please visit www.ptn.org.

    • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Saturday, November 16, 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Montréal, Quebec

    Mark your calendars for APTI's next upcoming conference already in the planning stages. Check here for more information.

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