UVM Historic Preservation Program

10/19/2026

Last week UVM Historic Preservation Program students attended the annual training for historic preservation consultants in Barre, VT. Hosted by our friends at the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, the day included discussions about the proposed changes to Section 106, best practices for project review, and much more.

The training was held at the Vermont History Center, where students visited the Howard & Alba Leahy Library and the Vermont Archaeology Heritage Center. Special thanks to the VDHP and VHS staff for hosting us!

Photos:
1-4: students presenting group activity results during the consultant training
5: meeting with State Archaeologist Jess Robinson

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10/09/2026

Please join us for the next film in the Architecture + Design Film Series:

GOOD WORK: MASTERS OF THE BUILDING ARTS

Celebrating American craftsmanship and the unsung heroes – the stone carvers, stained glass artisans, metalsmiths, plasterers, decorative painters, and the adobe workers who create and preserve America’s iconic buildings. This film dives deep into the palpable passion, skills and commitment of the men and women who work to bring enduring beauty to our built environment.

Showing on Wednesday, October 14, in Burlington, Brattleboro, and online.
See poster or visit https://adfilmseries.org for details.

Sponsored by the UVM Historic Preservation Program

10/08/2026

The NYS Parks Division for Historic Preservation is hosting an open house at their Peebles Island State Park campus (15 min north of Albany) on Thu Oct 15, Fri Oct 16, and Sat Oct 17, 9am to 3pm each day.

Visitors will be able to see New York’s materials conservation studios, watch presentations about their work, and meet people in wide-ranging roles within the SHPO.

Special thanks to UVM Historic Preservation Program alum Zachary Salman for letting us know about this event. Zach is a Historic Preservation Technical Specialist in the Incentives & Planning Unit and will be present for the workshops.

https://parks.ny.gov/news/press-releases/new-york-state-division-historic-preservation-opens-its-doors-peebles-island

10/06/2026

You're Invited!

Join the UVM Historic Preservation Program on Wednesday, October 21 for an inspiring morning of Summer Internship Presentations by our graduate students. Hear firsthand about the projects, discoveries, and experiences that shaped their summer work in the field of historic preservation.

Presentations begin at 9:00 AM in the Marsh Room, Billings Library. We hope you'll come celebrate our students' achievements and learn about the exciting preservation work happening across the region.

Please email [email protected] to arrange for virtual attendance.

09/06/2026

Great opportunity to learn window restoration!

Join us for a wooden window repair workshop in Danville, VT, September 23-25 with Sally Fishburn. Contact the office for syllabus and pricing. 802.674.6752 [email protected]

09/02/2026

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight, 9/2, on the Wheeler House veranda for the annual UVM HP Program Fall Gathering!

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome!

09/01/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting nominations for "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places."

Is there a historic property in Vermont that you think is worthy of nomination?

Since 1988, the National Trust has used its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places to raise awareness about the threats facing some of the nation's greatest treasures.

08/25/2026

Be sure to tune in to Vermont Public’s “Vermont Edition” program at noon on Wednesday, August 26. Guest host Mitch Wertleib and guests Britta Tonn and Jenna Lapachinski discuss proposed changes at the federal level regarding historic preservation that could impact historic properties throughout Vermont.

Britta and Jenna are both graduates of the UVM Historic Preservation Program. Britta is Vermont Director of Cultural Resources at VHB, and Jenna is a Field Service Representative for the Preservation Trust of Vermont. We look forward to hearing what they have to say!

https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition

Vermont Edition description

08/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual UVM Historic Preservation Program Fall Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

All are welcome to join us on the west veranda of Wheeler House for an informal gathering to celebrate the start of the 2026 academic year. New and returning historic preservation students, alumni, friends, partners, significant others, and kids are all welcome. If possible, please bring a treat to share and we will provide pizza and drinks.

05/05/2026

The UVM Historic Preservation Program is proud to sponsor the upcoming Downtown & Historic Preservation Conference on June 4 in St. Albans!

This event brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to network and learn about historic preservation, community planning, and downtown revitalization.

Visit https://ptvermont.org/our-work/historic-preservation-downtown-conference/ to register!