In an effort to address equity and diversity in our community and profession, PA is launching a new lecture series: “Pushing Perspectives." This (currently) virtual series seeks to provide thoughtful conversations on the state of the preservation profession and explore methods that can be incorporated into our practice to address inclusivity and equity. The inaugural … Continued
Preservation Alumni invites you to join us, in partnership with art historian and Municipal Art Society tour guide Sylvia Laudien-Meo, for an evening virtual tour to learn more about the wealth of art and preservation history within the bars and hotel lobbies of Manhattan. As we eagerly anticipate the gradual re-openings of these hotel bars, … Continued
Photo Credit: Casey Weisdock, IMI. Click here to register. We are all familiar with the path to preservation through a college degree, but how much do you know about the path for those in preservation that took a different route? This panel discussion will spotlight the experiences and path of training required for a career … Continued
Join Preservation Alumni on Saturday, June 5th, as we partner with Green-Wood Cemetery for our socially-distanced Spring Workday!
Join Preservation Alumni on Saturday, October 23rd, as we partner with Green-Wood Cemetery for our socially-distanced Fall Workday! Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the first rural cemeteries in America. By the early 1860s it had earned an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the prestigious … Continued
Click here to register. Join us for our next Pushing Perspectives virtual conversation as we critically consider the preservation professional’s role in the creation of a more inclusive approach to historic materials research and in discussions about what is valued. Our panelists bring a variety of perspectives to this discussion about issues of exclusion in … Continued
Preservation Alumni is thrilled to announce our first members only tour since 2019! This tour will take place at House of the Redeemer in the Upper East Side. This mansion, described as a "hidden gem in New York City," was built between 1914 and 1916 to serve as the town residence of Edith Shepard Fabbri, a great granddaughter of Commodore … Continued
The current holdings in most libraries, including Avery Library, support and sustain a white-centered narrative. Avery Library has requested our assistance with highlighting the gaps and with exploring ways to increase the diversity of collections. On October 25th, PA will host an open forum to discuss what PA members see as diversity, equity, and inclusion … Continued
After three years Preservation Alumni is excited to host the 2022 Fall Party on Thursday, September 17th at the historic House of the Redeemer. Enjoy food and drinks while reconnecting with your fellow HP alum and welcoming the new class of preservationists. In addition, the recipient of the 2022 Cleo and James Marston Fitch Prize … Continued
Virtual speed networking is back! Preservation Alumni will be hosting this event on February 23rd from 7:00pm-8:30pm for first and second year Historic Preservation students! This event provides students and alumni with the opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships through casual conversations centered on shared interests and aspirations in the preservation world. PA is seeking alumni volunteers to … Continued