Cemetery Preservation
Faculty
Debi Hacker, conservation administrator, Chicora Foundation, Inc., specializing in cemetery landscapes, including assessments and maintenance recommendations, and has experience conducting detailed recordation of both African-American and Euro-American cemeteries throughout the Southeast
Michael Trinkley, Ph.D., director, Chicora Foundation, Inc., and a stone conservator specializing in cemetery preservation, including assessments, treatments, and long-range planning, and has extensive experience working with African-American and Euro-American cemeteries in the Southeast
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 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
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San Francisco, CA
September 28-29, 2010
in cooperation with
the Chicora Foundation, Inc. and The Presidio Trust
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
Cost (see Register for more information)
$450 (6-week advance registration); $500 (regular registration)
Rate for 3 days including Cemetery Landscapes:
$600 (6-week advance registration); $650 (regular registration)
Customized/On-Site Training
NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training 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.