Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions

HPC 100. Design Review for Historic Preservation Commissions
2017-04-27 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Bel Air Town Hall, 39 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
A commissioner’s primary role is to promote the respectful use of historic buildings and districts within their purview. Expertise in history, architecture, and general planning is essential for the responsible management of historical resources. Through a number of case studies, this workshop enhances commissioners’ technical skills by laying out the procedural steps for design review and by examining the various design standards by which commissioners are to evaluate applications. The workshop covers the following design review-related topics:

Scope of review
Role of the public
Potential actions
Standards of review
Sensitive additions
‘Green’ principles

Email MAHDC for registration information.

Webinar: Preserving and Supporting Businesses in Historic Neighborhoods
2017-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Small local businesses contribute to the vitality of older neighborhoods. In addition to offering essential service, they serve as community anchors and contribute to a neighborhood’s unique sense of place. JoinPreservation Leadership Forum and NeighborWorks America on Thursday, April 27, 2017, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern to learn about two efforts in San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX that are working to preserve and support businesses in historic neighborhoods.
Presenters will include Mike Buhler from San Francisco Heritage who will describe their efforts to create a Legacy Business Registry & Preservation Fund, and Zarana Sanghani and Kathy Flanagan Payton fromFifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation who will relate their efforts to restore historic buildings and support old and new businesses alike in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

Seminar: Preservation Planning and Policy Development for Historic Roads
2017-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Washington, DC
Explore the current tools and techniques used for the identification, preservation, and management of historic roads. As an emerging area of historic preservation, planning and policy for historic roads presents new challenges for the historic preservation professional. Learn how to apply transportation policies to historic roads, balance safety and function with historic preservation objectives, and build awareness and new constituencies for the legacy of highway design in the United States.

HPC 102. Ethics and Defensive Decision Making for Historic Preservation Commissions
2017-03-29 19:00 - 20:30 | City of Gaithersburg, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
Following the rule of law alone is not always sufficient to ensure that a commission’s actions are orderly, fair, and impartial, which is why policies and procedures must be underpinned by commissioners’ high ethical standards. Historic preservation commissions, as an arm of the local government, have authority to protect the community’s historic resources. Commissioners are therefore public servants who have the responsibility to act in an ethical and legal manner on the public’s behalf. It’s not always clear what may be appropriate, however, especially when it comes to some common dilemmas all public servants face related to bias, ex parte communication, and conflicts of interest. This workshop discusses approaches and strategies for commissioners to deal with the ethical dilemmas they face as historic preservation commissioners and presents the elements of defensive decision-making, so that commissioners can ethically protect their community’s historic resources.
At the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:

Define the various ethical concerns that create legal vulnerabilities for commissioners
Explain due process and apply the elements of a defensible decision
Recognize, analyze, and apply ethical standards when facing pressure to be unethical

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HPC 100. Design Review for Historic Preservation Commissions
2017-03-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Patuxent Building, St. Mary’s County Governmental Center Complex, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, United States

Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference
2017-03-16 - 2017-03-19 | Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
The yearly conference of archaeologists, both avocational and professional, working in the Middle Atlantic region: a place to meet, discuss problems and issues, present recent work, and socialize with our colleagues. Anyone interested in the archaeology of the area from New York to Virginia, and from the Atlantic coast to West Virginia, is welcome.

2017 Maryland Preservation Awards
2017-03-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Miller Senate Office Building, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Celebrate Maryland’s best heritage preservation efforts at the 2017 Maryland Preservation Awards ceremony, hosted by the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees. The presentation on Tuesday, March 14th will begin at 4:30 pm in the East Wing of the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis, followed by a reception at 6:00 pm in the West Wing.
This year’s awards will be presented in:
Education and Community Engagement
Stewardship
Project Excellence
Leadership and Service
The deadline to register is March 7, 2017.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited. Advance registration is required.

Emerging Technologies for Cultural Resources
2017-03-02 | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121, United States
Review best means of integrating new technologies with existing CRM practices as they relate to the documentation, preservation, and/or creative mitigation of cultural resources. Learn about the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones), digital documentation (photogrammetry), and virtual reality (new media methods). Discuss ways to integrate these technologies with more familiar forms of technology, such as geographic information systems (GIS), and explore how information gathered can be used for public outreach.

Social Hour at College Park Aviation Museum
2017-02-23 16:30 - 19:00 | College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
You are invited to attend:
Social Hour at College Park Aviation Museum
Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions invites you to a Social Hour at the College Park Aviation Museum. The museum is located on the grounds of the world’s oldest continuously operating airport, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Maryland’s historic preservation commissioners, local government staff and elected officials, students, and preservationists are welcome.
Arrive early to tour the Aviation Museum – exhibits close at 5. Participate in a raffle and enjoy light refreshments and drinks.
RSVP
$5 (free for students)

A New Attitude on Old Approaches: Examining Facadism
2017-02-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Live Broadcast
Has the approach to facadism changed? Can it be done well? Is it an acceptable compromise when other priorities—affordable or just more housing, improving urban designs, climate change and seismic resiliency, or simple economics—clash with by-the-books preservation? How can we support good projects while maintaining preservation standards (if not the Standards)? On the other hand, how do we prevent facadism from becoming the default option? This session will explore these questions with a discussion among preservation professionals, city planning staff, and others.

Wood, Concrete, Plaster and Stone: A Materials Primer
2017-02-09 | Live Broadcast
Dig into conservation methodology, manufacturing, and material history at this handson, all-day workshop. You will better understand techniques and challenges faced by craftspersons, architects and conservators. Learn how to identify wood, sensitively repair plaster, evaluate and identify problem spots in concrete or structural components, and repair historic stone. Topics may include restoration of historic windows, masonry restoration (stone and brick), wood repair, and finishes and interior plaster. You will focus on building materials common in the Chesapeake Bay area. Understand these materials to ensure stewardship and long-term maintenance and protection of these resources.

Montgomery County History Conference
2017-01-28
Registration is now open for the Jan 28, 2017 Montgomery County History Conference. Clare Lise Kelly will be speaking about the history of Jewish community in the county, with a focus on our built environment, and the roles of Jewish developers and civic leaders.

Test Event 3
2016-12-31 08:00 - 17:00
Here are details about the upcoming event. It will be a good event and hope to see you all there.

Test Event 2 with a longer title
2016-12-27 08:00 - 17:00

Test Event 1
2016-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

Historic Clay Tile: Why and How to Use it
2016-12-16
Speaker: Tab Colbert, President and CEO, Ludowici, New Lexington, OH

1.25 AIA HSW Learning Units
This course will give design and building professionals an in-depth understanding of clay roof tiles: their composition, quality, design considerations, color and style. This ancient roofing material has been used since Neolithic times and continues to be used today. You will learn about the history of clay tile, how it is made, its material advantage, how to choose color, and how to install it.Learning Objectives:

Explain the history of clay roof tile.
Describe how clay tile is made and installed for long-lasting performance.
Apply the unique features of a quality clay roof tile to contemporary projects or restoration work.
List sustainability and durability features of this traditional roofing material.

A Sustainable Traditional: Storm Windows with David Martin
2016-12-13
1 AIA HSW Learning Unit

Speaker: David Martin, President, Allied Window, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
Storm Windows have been a traditional energy saver since the 19th century. They endure as an option for historic buildings because they add a layer of protection to and increase the performance of the primary window. This session will provide a comprehensive discussion of what storm windows can do; when they are best used; what the additional benefits beyond energy and preservation are; and how to calculate the cost benefit analysis of using them.
Participants will be able to:

Explain why the installation of storm windows is a sustainable practice for historic and existing buildings.
Evaluate the energy savings that storm windows offer.
Describe the options that are available when selecting storm windows.
Select and specify products and designs for specific storm window applications.
