This virtual workshop offers an eye-opening introduction to New Jersey’s little-known tradition of folk grave markers—handmade memorials often overlooked in the shadow of more formal monuments. Participants will explore the […]
This workshop will be designed to educate historic preservation commissioners and homeowners on the proper care, maintenance, and repair of historic homes using preservation-appropriate materials and techniques. Participants will learn […]
Join us for a special Preservation New Jersey on Tour event as we explore the rich architectural and cultural heritage of Perth Amboy through a guided historic house tour. Participants […]
Join AIA Newark & Suburban (AIANS) for an exclusive tour of the recently restored Lambert Castle, a landmark of Gilded Age architecture nestled in the City of Paterson. Led by architects Michael Hanrahan and James Giresi, the tour will highlight the careful restoration efforts that have brought new life to this historic structure. Hanrahan and […]
Building on the insights shared in the virtual workshop, this in-person session at St. James Cemetery will give participants the opportunity to explore New Jersey’s folk grave marker tradition firsthand. Led by historians Gordon Bond and Stephanie M. Hoagland, the guided tour will focus on identifying and interpreting handmade markers found throughout the cemetery—often located […]
The Historic Preservation Commission Roundtable on Demolitions and Demolition Ordinances will focus on the challenges and best practices surrounding the protection of historic structures facing potential demolition. Participants will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current local demolition ordinances, emphasizing the need for clearer definitions, enforceable delay periods, and stronger mechanisms to prevent "demolition by […]
Join us this fall as we honor outstanding achievements in historic preservation across New Jersey. The Annual Historic Preservation Awards celebrate individuals and organizations leading the way in safeguarding the […]
