Fall 2023 Classes and Workshops
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- Introduction to Historic Preservation (online, Tuesdays beginning September 5).
- Preservation Planning (online, Wednesdays beginning September 13).
- Cemeteries and Historic Preservation (Saturday, September 30, in person in Middlesex County, New Jersey).
- Wood Doors and Shutters Restoration (Saturday, November 11, in person at the Ohio House in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia).
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Payment for these courses will be accepted online via the registration links below. Due to staff vacancies, we are unable to accept payment by purchase order for these courses. (An exception will be made to accept purchase orders for the one-day historic preservation commission training workshop on October 14; for that workshop, checkout options at the registration link include “pay by invoice.”)
Introduction to Historic Preservation
10-week class | credit/no credit | 2 CEUs
Online via Zoom and Canvas (Rutgers course management system)
This course is an introduction to the preservation of the built environment, examining the history and philosophy of historic preservation as well as how the discipline is practiced today. It will provide the historic framework of how preservation has emerged as a field of specialization and will expose students to the terminology used by its practitioners. At the end of this course, you should understand,
- the key concepts that have informed and continue to guide modern preservation practice in the United States
- the core programs and terms used in preservation practice;
- that historic preservation is a multi-disciplinary field and the roles that various professions and perspectives play in achieving preservation outcomes;
- how preservation in the United States relates to preservation in other parts of the world.
Instructor: Jennifer L. Boggs
Schedule: Ten weeks between Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (no class on Tuesday, October 3). This class will meet live online from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with additional assignments outside of class time to fulfill course requirements.
Who should register?: This course will be useful for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of current issues in historic preservation. It is required for the continuing education certificate in historic preservation.
Required book: Tyler, Norman. Historic Preservation: An Introduction to its History, Principles, and Practice. 3rd Edition. New York: WW Norton Company, 2018.
Required technology: Computer with webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Cost: $275
Course Number: HP-101-F23-Online
REGISTER (limit 20): Registration link: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=89292. If the class is full, you will be added to the waiting list. If a spot opens on the waiting list, we will let you know.
**We are temporarily not accepting Purchase Order (PO) requests as we undergo staffing transitions.**
About the instructor:
Jennifer Boggs is a historic preservation specialist who has practiced primarily in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She holds an M.A. in the History of Art and Archaeology from the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU, and an M.S. in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania.
Preservation Planning
10-week class | credit/no credit | 2 CEUs
Online via Zoom and Canvas (Rutgers course management system)
This course provides an overview of urban planning as it relates to the preservation field, emphasizing the history of planning, planning processes, land use laws in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and economic development best practices at the municipal level. Students will learn through lectures, hands-on activities, and at-home assignments. At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Begin to interpret a zoning notice letter
- Identify land use regulations that affect historic places, structures, or sites
- Understand the impact of historic planning practices
- Attend and understand a meeting held by the local Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, or Historic Preservation Commission
Instructor: Meredith Johnson
Schedule: Ten weeks, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023; live online from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Who should register?: This course will provide an introduction for those who are new to planning or who are curious about the intersection of planning and preservation, such as historic property board members, volunteers, or managers; local government elected officials or review board representatives; property owners on a historic site or in a historic district; and anyone who wants to learn more about preservation from a planning perspective. The course fulfills a requirement for the continuing education certificate in historic preservation.
Required technology: Computer with webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Cost: $275
Course Number: HP-105-F23-Online
Class size: up to 30 students.
REGISTER (limit 30): Registration link: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=89290. If the class is full, you will be added to the waiting list. If a spot opens on the waiting list, we will let you know.
**We are temporarily not accepting Purchase Order (PO) requests as we undergo staffing transitions.**
About the instructor:
Meredith Johnson is a city planner and historic preservationist who has practiced in Texas, Washington State, and Pennsylvania. She has teaching experience with Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. Johnson holds a BS in Urban & Regional Planning from Texas State University and an MA in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania.
With over a decade of experience in the field of urban planning and preservation, Meredith has established herself as a highly skilled professional in both the public and private sectors across the nation. In 2019, she took a significant step in her career by founding Johnson Planning & Preservation, LLC.
Throughout her career, Meredith has gained a diverse range of expertise, spanning from public policy to development. Her areas of focus include compliance reviews, education, and construction management. She possesses a unique specialization in form-based codes and nontraditional policy solutions, which she employs to promote equitable preservation.
Beyond her consulting work, Meredith also contributes to academia as an adjunct professor of planning and preservation policy at Temple and Rutgers Universities. Her role as an educator allows her to share her wealth of knowledge and practical experience with aspiring professionals in the field.
Meredith’s dedication to urban planning and preservation is evident in her extensive experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to academia. Her multidimensional background equips her with the skills necessary to tackle complex challenges and create innovative solutions that contribute to the sustainable development and equitable preservation of communities.
Cemeteries and Historic Preservation
One-day workshop, Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Credit/no credit | .7 CEU
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 188 Rector Street in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Through a combination of classroom instruction and on-site investigation, participants will learn about New Jersey’s cemeteries and their historical context, as well as how to assess a cemetery’s preservation needs and possible treatments. This one-day workshop will take place in at St. Peters Episcopal Church, 188 Rector Street in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and will be led by experts in New Jersey cemetery history, conservation, and ground-penetrating radar (GPR).
Our Co-Sponsor: This workshop is generously co-sponsored by Middlesex County. Thank you!
Presenters: Mark Nonestied, Richard F. Veit, Dennis Montagna, Joseph Ferrannini, Ken Braswell, and staff from Richard Grubb & Associates.
Schedule: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Cost: $85 (includes refreshments)
Course Number: HP-126-F23
REGISTER (limit 30): Registration link: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=90092. If the class is full, you will be added to the waiting list. If a spot opens on the waiting list, we will let you know.
**We are temporarily not accepting Purchase Order (PO) requests as we undergo staffing transitions.**
Address and Parking: St. Peters Episcopal Church, 188 Rector Street in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Attendance policy: You do not need to be pursuing the Certificate in Historic Preservation to take this workshop. However, participants must attend the entirety of the workshop for their participation to count toward the Certificate and to receive CEUs.
Presenter & Location information: Mark Nonestied, Richard F. Veit, Dennis Montagna, Joseph Ferrannini, Ken Braswell and staff from Richard Grubb & Associates. Full bios on our website. The historic church and burial ground overlooks Raritan Bay and we have use of their church social hall directly across the street for parking, restrooms, and the lecture portion of the workshop. The burial ground for the afternoon session has some of the earliest markers in New Jersey!
Wood Doors and Shutters Restoration
Half-day workshop, Saturday, November 11, 2023 | Credit/no credit | .4 CEU
In person at Ohio House in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Senior staff from the building conservation team at the Fairmount Park Conservancy will share best practices for restoring and maintaining traditional wood doors and shutters. Anatomy of door and shutter components, door weatherization, traditional hardware maintenance and restoration, product recommendations, and how-to demonstrations will be shared from the viewpoint of preservation trades professionals. This workshop is meant to add clarity to materials and design as well as outline the basic process and materials needed for some common repairs. Audience: preservation students, design professionals, Historic Architecture Review Board members, contractors and old house owners. This workshop will also prove helpful to anyone evaluating restoration contractors for door or shutter repair.
Our Partners: This workshop is offered in partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy. Thank you!
Presenters: Tom McPoyle and Andrew Staples.
Schedule: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Cost: $55 (includes refreshments)
Course Number: HP-127-F23
REGISTER (limit 25): Registration link: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=90113. If the class is full, you will be added to the waiting list. If a spot opens on the waiting list, we will let you know.
**We are temporarily not accepting Purchase Order (PO) requests as we undergo staffing transitions.**
Address and Parking: Ohio House, West Fairmount Park, 4700 States Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131. You can park at Fairmount Park’s on-site parking garage, or at one of the many off-site parking garages or lots in the area.
Attendance policy: You do not need to be pursuing the Certificate in Historic Preservation to take this workshop. However, participants must attend the entirety of the workshop for their participation to count toward the Certificate and to receive CEUs.
Presenter information:
Tom McPoyle joined the Fairmount Park Conservancy in 2006, excited to join a team where his love of preservation intertwined with his passion for art and the outdoors. As director of the Conservancy’s building conservation program since 2018, Tom values the holistic approach taken by the Fairmount Park Conservancy in historic preservation. Building conservation, capital project management, event programming and adaptive reuse programs administered by FPC work together to preserve and give new relevance to the historic sites in the park. Tom brings over 20 years of conservation experience to his role at the Conservancy. He has also been teaching preservation workshops to the community for over a decade and hopes to make preservation ideas and techniques more accessible to all Philadelphians. Tom was raised in central PA where he started his career in preservation working with a firm that specialized in historic decorative surfaces. He has a sculpture background and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware. He enjoys working on his mid-19th century farmhouse, going on camping excursions and walking the nature trails in the Wissahickon Valley.
Andrew Staples started working with the Conservancy in 2016 through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s preservation apprenticeship program. Prior to joining the Conservancy, he spent five years working as a contractor in his father’s plumbing and heating business. Having been brought up around the trades, he developed a life-long interest in the history of building techniques and construction. Andrew is thrilled for the opportunity to work with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s talented conservation team on some of the city’s oldest buildings. He especially enjoys having the opportunity to directly engage with the work of earlier craftspeople. Andrew holds an MA in Archaeology of Buildings from the University of York in the UK.
Cancellation policy:
- Courses (three or more class meetings): Students may cancel their registrations prior to the start of class for a full refund. For withdrawals within the first two weeks of class, cancellations will be refunded 50 percent. After the first two weeks, no refunds will be issued.
- Workshops (two days or less): Cancellations are fully refundable up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. No other refunds will be issued.
- In all cases, registrations are non-transferable to another person.
*Class and workshop details subject to change.