Career Conversations for Teens with Historic Richmond

If you’re a teen who enjoys history and the arts but aren’t sure about next steps after graduation, HCPL invites you to learn more about career opportunities in conservation and historic trades in a panel discussion with Historic Richmond. Read on to learn more about the panel and related titles from our collection.

As the world has recently seen, the restoration of historic landmarks —such as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France— would not be possible without the specialized skills and knowledge of artisans and preservationists. It is because of them that tourists from across the globe can continue to view the Cathedral as attendees did more than eight hundred years ago. And while the architecture of the Richmond region is not nearly as old, we are still fortunate to be surrounded by evidence of unique history. Though the city and region will continue to grow and evolve, it is important to also preserve the neighborhoods and buildings that tell the story of our past. Learn more about what this type of work entails in our upcoming panel discussions with Historic Richmond:

Career Conversations with Historic Richmond

• Tuesday, April 15, 7 – 8PM at Fairfield
• Wednesday, April 16, 7 – 8PM at Tuckahoe
  • If you love history, but also want to pay the rent when you grow up, there are more career options than you might think. Join us to learn about the wide and diverse field of historic preservation. We will be joined by a panel of professionals who will speak about job opportunities in conservation, archaeology, and other historic trades. Snacks will be provided. Presented by Historic Richmond, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

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For those interested in historic architecture, preservation, and related trades, check out some of these titles from our collection:

• At Your Best series by Juan Carosso
• Built by Blacks: African American Architecture and Neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia by Selden Richardson
• Cheap Old Houses: An Unconventional Guide to Loving and Restoring a Forgotten Home by Ethan Finkelstein
• The Complete Guide to Masonry and Stonework by Black and Decker
• Historic Photos of Richmond in the 50s, 60s, and 70s by Emily J. Salmon
• Richmond, Virginia: A Historic Walking Tour by Keshia Case
• Southern Splendor: Saving Architectural Treasures of the Old South by Marc R. Matrana
• Stained Glass: A Maker’s Guide to Creating, Installing, and Repairing Leaded Glass by Sophie D’Souza
• Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-Step Manual by Alan Bridgewater