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How NCPTT uses Social Media

On September 1, 2009 By Jeff Guin

Social media has become a household word, signifying our culture's leap into the digital lifestyle. This certainly wasn't the case three years ago when the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training first began experimenting with sites like YouTube, Flickr and Facebook.

At the time, the heritage preservation community was initially a little distrustful of these technologies. That began to change earlier this year, once folks realized that social media at its most effective is rooted in bringing together people of like interests and values to better one another and the societies in which they live, regardless of their location in the world. It's as if this was created for our cause!

This post offers a little insight into what NCPTT is doing in social media and how our efforts might benefit you as well.

Join us Aug. 11 for Preservation In Your Community LIVE on USTREAM

On July 30, 2009 By NCPTT

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), Cane River National Heritage Area (CRNHA), and Cane River Creole National Historic Park (CARI) will showcase recent research at the 9th annual Preservation in Your Community (PIYC) on August 11, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at NCPTT’s Lee H. Nelson Hall on Northwestern’s campus.

Writing for the Web Workshop

On July 20, 2009 By Jeff Guin

Lorelle VanFossen discusses the impact of social media.

NCPTT recently hosted Lorelle VanFossen, one of the world’s most popular bloggers, for a workshop on the art of writing for the web. VanFossen taught NCPTT employees how to connect to the Center’s audience through timely and effective content as well as search engine optimization techniques.

The workshop is part of a larger social media strategy that NCPTT is implementing to better serve the needs of the preservation field.

Using Lasers to Remove Graffiti from Rock Art and Rock Imagery (Podcast 7)

On July 16, 2009 By NCPTT

Claire Dean uses laser to clean rock images.

Today we are joining NCPTT's Jason Church as he speaks with Claire Dean of Dean Associates of Conservation Services about using lasers to remove graffiti from rock art. Rock art or rock imagery is the common term for paintings and carvings on rock and in North America that is mostly associated with native communities.

Download Episode 7 as an mp3 or subscribe via iTunes.

Pocantico Proclamation on Sustainability and Historic Preservation

On June 17, 2009 By NCPTT

Pocantico group photo - courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

This past November the Friends of NCPTT and the National Trust for Historic Preservation convened a small group of experts to discuss historic preservation and environmental sustainability.

After two days of intense discussions, the group developed the core of the Pocantico Proclamation on Sustainability and Historic Preservation. While a good starting point to further discussion on sustainability of the built environment, we ask that you review the Pocantico Proclamation and add your comments. Input from the broader preservation community is critical. We appreciate your participation.

Cemetery Landscape Preservation Workshop

On May 27, 2009 By Debbie Smith

Improper cemetery maintenance can jeopardize the landscape’s historic character and irreversibly damage historic features. Join us for a 2-day workshop in Brookline, Massachusetts to learn the basics of cemetery landscape preservation.

Basics for Iron Fencing Care TelNPS

On March 9, 2009 By Jason Church

Conservator Bianca Garcia applies a finish coat during a fence restoration.

This course emphasizes sound maintenance technqiues for historic iron fences. These resources could be located around cemetery markers, commemorative monuments, or architectural features.

Congressman John Fleming visits NCPTT

On February 26, 2009 By NCPTT

John Fleming (left), representative for the fourth congressional district of Louisiana, visited the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training on Feb. 16. He visited NCPTT's headquarters in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is pictured here with Kirk Cordell, NCPTT's executive director.

John Fleming, representative for the fourth congressional district of Louisiana, visited NCPTT’s headquarters in Natchitoches, La., on Feb. 16.

Sadiee Watson Newell to be honored at US/ICOMOS

On February 20, 2009 By NCPTT

Sadiee Newell (left) and Roy Graham (right)

The United States Committee of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS) will honor the memory of its former Board Member and distinguished Fellow Saidee Watson Newell by naming the first public lecture of the “US/ICOMOS International Preservation Lecture Series” in her honor.

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