2025 SYMPOSIUM |
The Washington, DC Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology is pleased to announce its Fall 2025 Symposium. This year's theme is Unforeseen Conditions.
Adaptability is key to the success of projects involving rehabilitation of historic sites, as Unforeseen Conditions have the ability to derail even the most carefully laid plans. These unforeseen conditions can take a variety of forms, such as concealed conditions or features, or unknown previous alterations. They can also take the form of newly discovered treasures including previously unknown historical documentation found in an archive or buried and long forgotten historical artifacts.
The methods for handling these unforeseen conditions are as varied as the conditions themselves, often requiring unique and creative solutions. This symposium will focus on unique challenges with unforeseen conditions including:
The presentations include:
The symposium will include eight (8) paper presentations, a walking tour, and an optional happy hour. Our keynote presentation will be given by Greg Galer, Executive Director of the Association for Preservation Technology International, with an introduction by former APTI President Taryn Williams.
This year's symposium is available for in-person and virtual attendees.
Registration includes full breakfast and lunch, AIA CEUs, APT DC swag, and a walking tour. A separate happy hour ticket includes drinks and light snacks following the symposium program. Please join us for both!
Continuing Education: 6.0 LU/HSW AIA CEU credits are pending approval (5.0 for the presentation sessions and 1.0 for the walking tour).
Volunteer Cleaning Day at Oak Hill Cemetery (9/6): Join APT DC on Saturday, September 6, for a volunteer cleaning event at Oak Hill Cemetery. 4.0 LU/HSW AIA CEUs pending. More information to come.
Please contact symposium@aptdc.org if you have any questions.
PAST SYMPOSIA |
2023 Bridging the Gap Between Then and Now: Preservation of Historic Infrastructure
2022 Sacred Spaces
2021 A Moveable Feast
2020 The Game of Risk: Win the Game and Preserve the World (Member Version)
2019 The Preservationist's Toolkit
2018 Masonry Cleaning Workshop with APTi
2017 Energy Efficiency of Historic Sites
2016 Digital Documentation for Heritage Preservation
2015 Jewels of Light Stained Glass Conference
2014 The Challenges of Preserving Modern Materials and Assemblies
2013 Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for Cultural Resources