The Preservation Trades Network is seeking demonstrators to participate in IPTW 2023. “Silver Edition” is the theme for the 25th International Preservation Trades Workshop, to be held at the Historic Preservation Training Center building at 6129 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, Maryland from Thursday, September 7th through Saturday, September 9th, 2023. Additionally there may be a pre-conference workshop and/or community day workshop during the week of the event.
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Nominations for the 2023 Askins Achievement Award will open between March 10-April 14, 2023 by midnight EST.
Read MoreThe Preservation Trades Network’s President, Amanda Starcher Warren, has taken a leave of absence due to an illness in her family. The PTN Board looks forward to when she is able to join us again.
Andrea Sevonty is serving as our Acting President; Joe Tokarsky, as our Acting Vice-President.
The Board will meet this March 24-25th for the annual face-to-face Board meeting in Frederick, Maryland, to review organization status, development and event planning for IPTW.
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The Misia Leonard Scholarship is a fund to help students, apprentices, and emerging professionals attend the International Preservation Trades Workshop. Founded in 2016, this scholarship is named in memory of Misia Leonard. Misia served on the PTN Board of Directors and was a strong advocate for the preservation of our cultural heritage.
Read MorePTN is excited to welcome Jeff Larry, John McRitchie and John Rodgers to the Board of Directors! Check out their full biographies on the Board of Directors page.
Jeff Larry is a Preservation Manager at President Lincoln's Cottage and past IPTW demonstrator. He is based in Maryland, USA. John McRitchie is a Preservation Carpenter based in Scotland. John Rodgers is a Window Preservation Specialist based in Missouri, USA.
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