Cemetery Preservation
Faculty
Debi Hacker, conservation administrator of Chicora Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit heritage preservation organization specializing in research, public education, conservation, and preservation for museums, archives, and historic organizations
Michael Trinkley, Ph.D.,
director of Chicora Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit heritage preservation
organization specializing in research, public education, conservation,
and preservation for museums, archives, and historic organizations
Seminar Overview
Learn how to begin a cemetery preservation or restoration project and how to help ensure that sound choices are made to avoid harming what you seek to protect. Discussions focus on current issues in cemetery preservation, such as recording and documenting cemeteries and graveyards, undertaking preservation efforts, and exploring conservation techniques and issues.
This seminar is combined or offered in conjunction with Cemetery Landscapes: A Practical Guide to Care and Maintenance.
Evaluation Comments
"I was able to see how thoroughly one should prepare for cemetery preservation."
"[The seminar] gave me a new way to look to preserving the cemetery. It covered more than I thought."
"Exceeded in broad scope of topics covered and materials provided and shared."
"I am presently responsible for planning development. Many items I hadn't considered are now clarified and will be included."
"All my questions were confirmed, answered, or given excellent research possibilities."
"I got information that I can use immediately. Good hands-on information about preservation, maintenance, and the importance of inventory in the maintenance program."
"I am leaving greatly enriched and educated. I see more clearly what I need to do and how."
Participants
Curators and managers of historic cemeteries; preservation consultants
Location and Dates
- Austin, TX
April 7-8, 2008
offered in conjunction with
Cemetery Landscapes: A Practical Guide to Care and Maintenance.
in cooperation with
Chicora Foundation, Inc.,
the National Park Service, Intermountain Region,
Save Austin's Cemeteries, and
the Texas Historical Commission
- Jacksonville, FL
September 15-16, 2008
offered in conjunction with
Cemetery Landscapes: A Practical Guide to Care and Maintenance.
in cooperation with
Cemetery Recovery & Preservation Trust of Jacksonville, Inc.
and Chicora Foundation, Inc.
Cost (see Register for more information)
$375 (6-week advance registration); $425 (regular registration)
Rate for 3 days including Cemetery Landscapes:
$525 (6-week advance registration); $575 (regular registration)
On-site and Customized Training
NPI also offers this seminar as an on-site or customized seminar to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.