Tag: Informational Events

Two events are happening soon! First, on Saturday, October 8, celebrate the history of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show on the 100th anniversary of his visit to Winchester. Head out to the beautiful Homestead Farm and Market, 2502 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, Virginia between 11 AM – 3 PM for a fun day of celebration, history lessons, live music, and an anticipated appearance by “Buffalo Bill” himself. The event will be held, rain or shine! Find more information on Facebook.

Second, on Monday, October 10, head to the Crentz Room in the Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC between 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for a free presentation by Calder Loth on “Reconstructing Lost Architecture: A Commendable Tradition.” Reconstruction of a lost historic structure is one of the great taboos of historic preservation. Nevertheless, a widespread popular sentiment holds that natural or man-made disasters should not deprive us of our heritage. Senior Architectural Historian for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Calder Loth will provide the arguments for rebuilding demolished historic structures, and will offer examples from around the world. Find more information about the event at H-Net.

We know many people are fascinated with the interesting history of the Hexagon House in Winchester. Here is an opportunity to hear the story of one octagon house, the slightly more common architectural cousin of the Hexagon House, and perhaps one of the buildings that may have provided inspiration to James Burgess for his Winchester home.

Friends of Alexandria Archaeology (FOAA) is sponsoring a lecture on a short-lived octagon house constructed in Alexandria in 1856 which burned to the ground in 1866. In its brief existence, it became associated with several prominent figures of the Civil War, but after the building disappeared, the associated history, too, began to fade. Julia Claypool, a historian and cultural resources planner and a former Historic Site Administrator and Director of the Carlyle House Historic Park in Alexandria, will weave together the fascinating history and people associated with this all but forgotten landmark.

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016

Time: 10:00am-noon

Location:
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
105 North Union Street, #327
Alexandria, VA 22314

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information, visit their website.

The International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW) is the only annual gathering of its kind in North America. Since 1997, carpenters, masons, metal workers, painters, plasterers, timber framers, roofers and practitioners of other traditional trades from more than a dozen countries have come together to share their knowledge and demonstrate their skills. Every IPTW draws a diverse audience of tradespeople, architects, preservationists, students and home owners, and offers unique learning opportunities for people of all ages and skills levels.

This year, the IPTW will be held at Clermont Farm in Berryville. Demonstrations and events will be held in the main barn, tents located throughout the property, and the springhouse. A pre-conference workshop will focus on repair of the springhouse located on the farm. On Saturday night the yearly dinner and auction will be held to benefit the Preservation Trades Network Misia Leonard Scholarship Fund.

To learn more, see the schedule, and register for the conference, visit Preservation Trades Network at ptn.org.