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NCPTT to offer LEED Exam Preparation Workshop June 26-28, 2012

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training will host a three day LEED Exam Preparation Workshop at our office in Natchitoches, Louisiana. LEED has become an industry standard for demonstrating the “sustainability” of new construction and rehabilitation projects. While LEED is not the only rating system for buildings at this time it is the most widely [...]

3D Digital Documentation Summit

NCPTT in conjunction with the National Park Service Intermountain Regional Office and the Presidio Trust will host a three day summit on digital documentation for the preservation of cultural heritage. The conference will be held July 10-12, 2012 at the Presidio in San Francisco, California. The program will feature two days of contributed papers and a [...]

Call to Action – NPS Cultural Resources Programs

In preparation for its approaching 100th anniversary in 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) has published A Call to Action: Preparing for a Second Century of Stewardship and Engagement to help chart a path for our second hundred years.
As we look to establish priorities and focus our efforts on areas likely to have the most impact, we invite your suggestions and comments.

Preservation Maintenance of Turf Using Resource Sensitive Techniques (2011-03)

Historic sites reflect a particular time period and cultural use. These landscapes are composed of historic features such as buildings, trees, fencing, and walkways that date to an historic period. Understanding and implementing appropriate maintenance practices to preserve a site’s historic character and its individual features are essential components of a maintenance worker’s job. This video addresses turf management techniques designed to preserve these sites.

Archeology & Collections

Architecture & Engineering

Historic Landscapes

Materials Conservation

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An Evaluation of Supercritical Drying and PEG/Freeze-Drying of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood

On August 14, 2007 By David W. Morgan

A new preservation technique involving the use of supercritical fluids to dry waterlogged archaeological wood will be investigated and compared to current preservation treatments.

Testing the Regional Reliability of Spectral Signatures of Archaeological Phenomena (2006-01)

On August 14, 2007 By David W. Morgan

The research reported herein focuses on developing and testing predictive models based on the satellite remote-sensing (SRS) of prehistoric and historic archaeological phenomena. With advances in the resolution of satellite-borne imagery, such as IKONOS, and the availability of software designed to process such imagery, such as ENVI, archaeological predictive modeling is positioned to progress beyond simplistic “indirect” correlational studies involving gross ecological categories or subjective landform designations.

NCPTT Partners with HPTC

On June 1, 2007 By NCPTT

NCPTT has partnered with the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center to provide for the assessment, repair, and conservation of the Arsenal and Macomb Monuments located within Congressional Cemetery.

Morgan Lead Author on Paper in American Anthropologist

On February 5, 2007 By NCPTT

David Morgan of NCPTT was the lead author of a peer-reviewed paper with Nancy I.M. Morgan (Cane River National Heritage Area) and Brenda Barrett (NPS) that appeared in the December issue of American Anthropologist.

Air Pollution Research Featured in NPCA Publication

On September 11, 2006 By NCPTT

National Parks at a Turning Point focuses on air pollution effects in the National Parks and highlights what the National Park Service is doing about it.

Midwest Archeological Center Workshop

On June 26, 2006 By NCPTT

NCPTT contributed funds to support the Midwest Archeological Center’s annual workshop on geophysical prospection.

Prospection in Depth 2006

On June 26, 2006 By NCPTT

From June 6-23, 2006, NCPTT partnered with the NPS Midwest Archeology Center, the NPS Cultural Resources GIS laboratory, the University of Mississippi, and Northwestern State University of Louisiana to hold its first training program on non-destructive archeological prospection techniques. This intensive workshop is unique in that it uses data from an ongoing, mature grant-funded research [...]

Remarks of Fran P. Mainella following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

On September 29, 2005 By NCPTT

Before going further, let me add my own heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the storms that have so recently swept through the South. Above all, the personal tragedies of our fellow citizens require our support and our understanding.

FPI: What is your responsibility to Preservation

On January 30, 2002 By NCPTT

How can the National Park Service enhance training regarding historic preservation for federal agencies? Who is the audience? What are its needs? How should training be delivered? Where should we start?

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