Vanishing Treasures 2017 Training Course CatalogFOUNDATIONFoundation courses cover the basics of Historic Preservation and are strongly recommended for all students before taking Core, Materials, and Special Topics courses. They are offered multiple times every year in a variety of locations.

Guiding Principles for Field-Based Historic PreservationBlaise Davi (retired NPS); Lisa Sasser (retired NPS); Charlie Pepper (NPS)Sitka National Historical Park | MAY 16-18Grand Teton National Park | JUN 20-22Offered in partnership with the Stephen T. Mather Training Center, this workshop will present a working knowledge of historic preservation principles which inform the execution of skilled trades work on cultural resources in the field. Upon completion, participants will have a deeper understanding of how treatment decisions are developed, how resources are evaluated, and how compliance, laws, and Secretary’s Standards are directly connected to the work performed by trades peronnel. These fundamental concepts of historic preservation provide a strong foundation for understanding the ‘why’ behind the preservation work performed by field personnel, supporting successful maintenance and preservation activities, and operations on cultural resources.

Preservation and Treatment of Park Cultural ResourcesDepartment of Interior Employees onlyBlaise Davi (retired NPS); Lisa Sasser (retired NPS); Charlie Pepper (NPS)Valley Forge National Historical Park | FEB 27-APR 21Created and offered by the Stephen T. Mather Training Center’s Cultural Resources Academy, this workshop gives students an opportunity to gain valuable skills essential to directing and overseeing the preservation, treatment, and maintenance of park cultural resources within a supportive environment of collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork. The course begins with six weeks of interactive online coursework and concludes with five days of classroom experience. Trainees will work in interdisciplinary teams to solve preservation and treatment challenges in a park setting. Students must participate online and attend the classroom session to receive credit for the class.

Documentation and Condition AssessmentHarrison Goodall (Conservation Services LLC); Rachel Adler (NPS)Mount Rainier National Park | JUN 20-22 This workshop will lead students through the process of documenting and assessing the condition of historic structures for future preservation initiatives. Relying on readily available documentation tools and using structures located in Mount Rainier National Park, students will learn proper field recording and methods for identifying, presenting, and prioritizing condition. Students will learn the importance of selecting proper recording tools based on the historical significance and function of the structure. Time will be spent both in the classroom and on site.

Building Systems and DiagnosticsTBA

Grand Teton National Park | SEP 25-27This course will focus on common building systems found in the American West, their history of use, construction techniques, and common mechanisms of deterioration. Trainees will learn how to identify causes and factors of deterioration in historic structures, using this information to direct appropriate intervention. Located in Grand Teton National Park, students will have a chance to use park resources as case studies for exploring how building systems and their maintenance are affected and directed by their environment. The workshop will be split between classroom and field exercises.

COMING IN 2018Maintenance and Monitoring for Historic StructuresThe last workshop in the Core course sequence, Maintenance and Monitoring for Historic Structures will intoduce students to the methods and best practices for continued stewardship of historic resources after their restoration, preservation, or rehabilitation. Trainees will work on evaluating treatments, learn the process for creating maintenance plans, and become familiar with the tools necessary for monitoring condition.

CORECore courses are designed to move students through the standard preservation process, dedicating each workshop to a specific phase in the progression of a preservation project. Core courses are hands-on but do not include instruction on treatment options, which are covered in Materials courses. Core workshops will be offered yearly on a rotating basis.

MATERIALSMaterials workshops cover the history of use, technology, and treatment of major building materials. Students can choose from Wood, Masonry, and Earthen Building Materials tracks and are required to complete introductory courses or their equivalent before progressing to advanced topics. Like Core courses, Materials workshops will be offered yearly on a rotating basis.

WOODIntroduction to Wood Preservation + Beginner Window and Door PreservationRon Anthony (Anthony & Associates); Sterling Holdorf (NPS); Mary Webb (NPS)Grand Teton National Park | JUL 10-14This five-day workshop is composed of two modules covering the basics of wood preservation and historic window and door preservation. The first module (two days) is dedicated to learning about the use of wood in common construction, its properties, and appropriate treatments. The second module (three days) is devoted to learning about the history of windows, window and door anatomy, and basic repair techniques. Students are allowed to sign up for either the first module or for both modules. Students are not permitted to register for only the second module.MASONRYIntroduction to Masonry Preservation + Masonry Repair and Construction Techniques

Frank Matero (University of Pennsylvania); Ian Hough (NPS)Wupatki National Monument | OCT 23-27Masonry structures require careful understanding of their materials, construction methods, conditions, and environment before any intervention is performed. This five-day course contains two modules that will introduce participants to the materials, properties, and history of use for masonry structures (two days) before progressing to specific construction techniques, their common deterioration mechanisms, and their associated repair strategies. Students are allowed to sign up for either the first module or for both modules. Students will not be able to register for only the second module.

COMING IN 2018 EARTHEN BUILDING MATERIALSIntroduction to Earthen Materials Preservation + Earthen Materials Repair and Construction TechniquesThe third and final track in the Materials courses, the Earthen materials track will begin in 2018 with a five-day workshop covering the basics of earthen materials and their preservation.

Executing a Historic Preservation Project in WildernessLaura Kirn (NPS); Tim Devine (NPS)Death Valley National Park | OCT 17-19This course will focus on the perceived conflict between cultural resource and wilderness stewardship. Participants will learn about the laws and NPS policy regarding historic preservation in federally designated wilderness areas; how to determine the type and level of preservation that may be necessary; how to approach project design; and the traditional skills often required to execute historic preservation projects in wilderness.

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SPECIAL TOPICSVanishing Treasures’ Special Topics workshops offer additional exposure to burning preservation topics facing our National Parks. They are offered in additional to the standard progression of Foundation, Core, and Materials courses.

Preservation Engineering: Diagnosing, Monitoring, and Repairing Masonry StructuresMichael Schuller (Atkinson-Noland), James Mason (NPS) Tumacacori National Historical Park | NOV 14-16Taught by two structural engineers, this course will explain how historic buildings work to resist loads and how to tell if there is a serious issue requiring repair. Attendees will learn how to evaluate structural warning signs, monitor building movement, and prioritize repair items. Using Tumacacori National Historical Park as a laboratory, emphasis will be placed on adobe construction, with classroom instruction covering a range of different historic construction systems common in the American West. Students will gain hands-on experience with different techniques for evaluating strength and condition of in-place masonry construction, ranging from simple methods using hand tools to high-tech diagnostics including nondestructive and in-situ tests.

San Antonio Missions PreservationTBA

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | MAY 22-25San Antonio Missions has the largest concentration of Spanish Colonial Architecture in the United States and was designated a World Heritage site in July 2015. With over 250,000

square feet of historic masonry, these structures present many preservation challenges. Topics covered will include the history of Spanish Colonial construction, condition assessment methods, lime mortars, washes, renders and plasters, geology of stone types,

and best practices for conservation treatments.

Working with Traditional Wood Finishes: Lime-based Treatments Sarah Jackson (NPS)Grand Teton National Park | JUL 25-27This workshop focuses on lime-based traditional finishes, their history of use, composition, application, and maintenance for all substrates. Students will have the opportunity to work in the field mixing limewash solution and practicing application techniques at the historic Menor’s Ferry log structures in Grand Teton National Park.

Creating and Using Oral Histories in the Preservation of Traditional Resources

LuAnn Jones (NPS); Brenna Lissoway (NPS)Grand Teton National Park | AUG 8-10In this course, participants will learn how to effectively plan and

implement all phases of an oral history project and will explore how interviews can in turn help inform preservation treatment plans. Using case studies, classroom presentations and a practicum,

participants will gain the tools they need to gather reliable historic information through the use of the spoken word.

Moisture Management in Historic Buildings and New AssembliesBill Turner (Turner Building Science & Design)Grand Teton National Park | AUG 29-31One of the leading causes of rapid deterioration in historic structures and new assemblies is water; as vapor, liquid or in solid form. This course will examine moisture-related building issues as found in various foundations, walls, roof structures, and interior spaces. It will address evaluating the cause of suspected moisture damage or mold; designing effective drainage; the use of vapor and air barriers; considerations for adaptive reuse;

and implementing moisture monitoring protocols. The course will focus on regional issues and other appropriate climates related to participants’ regions. Hands-on evaluation and problem solving components are planned.

Preservation Horticulture: Maintaining Trees and Shrubs in a Cultural LandscapeKeith Park (NPS); Vida Germano (NPS); Fielding Link (NPS) Susan Dolan (NPS)Eugene O’Neill National Historical Site | MAY 23-25

Offered in partnership with the WASO Cultural Landscape Program, this workshop will provide students with the foundation of maintaining trees and shrubs to perpetuate the historic character of a cultural landscape. Participants will learn how to use Cultural Landscape Inventories and Reports to recognize historic vegetation, identify landscape deficiencies, prune trees and shrubs, replace historic plants, and optimize plant health.

How much does a course cost?Vanishing Treasures covers all tuition expenses, however, participants are responsible for lodging and travel costs. Limited lodging for Grand Teton National Park courses is available at the White Grass Dude Ranch.

INTERESTED?Read further to learn more about Vanishing Treasures and how to register for a workshop.

What do we do?The Vanishing Treasures Training program identifies and develops annual training opportunities for historic preservation. Trainings are offered throughout the western parks, including Grand Teton National Park at

the VT training facility.

Who can take a course?Courses are open to anyone who

is interested: federal, state and local government employees; private sector contractors, consultants, architects and design professionals; students; non-profit employees; and homeowners.

How do I sign up?Fill out the Vanishing Treasures Registration Form, found at https://goo.gl/forms/MQBY2UvXTnZZp8dy1, to reserve a space in one of our courses. Reservations are handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Who are we?The Vanishing Treasures Program supports the preservation of traditionally built architecture in the American West, facilitates the transfer of traditional

skills, and promotes connections between culturally associated communities and places of their heritage.

Thanks to our partners:

THE VT CURRICULUM SEQUENCE*

For more information, contact vanishingtreasures@nps.gov | 307-739-3469 | Grand Teton National Park PO Drawer 170, Moose WY, 83012

FOUNDATION• Guiding Principles for Field-based Historic Preservation• Preservation and Treatment of Park Cultural Resources

CORE• Documentation and Condition Assessment• Building Systems and Diagnostics• Maintenance and Monitoring for Historic Structures

MATERIALSWood• Introduction to Wood Preservation• Beginner Window and Door Preservation• Traditional Log Repair Techniques• Advanced Window and Door PreservationMasonry• Introduction to Masonry Preservation• Masonry Repair and Construction Techniques• Mortars and PlastersEarthen Building Materials• Introduction to Earthen Materials Preservation• Earthen Materials Repair and Construction Techniques• Earthen Plasters

SPECIAL TOPICSConsistent themes:• Preservation in Wilderness• Oral Histories • Moisture Management• Traditional Finishes*Change annually*

*This is a suggested sequence. Courses may be taken individually or in any order.