APT DC

Did you know there are 21 APT chapters around the globe? In fact, APT DC was the first chapter, founded in April 1980! #aptdcchapter (For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/e4QsYmgA)

Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. During this presentation, Austin Englund, Supervisor of Architectural Restoration, will summarize the property’s history of ownership and the changes it has undergone. We will identify the sources that informed the material selection, chronology, techniques, and proportions throughout the 40-year restoration. Additionally, this session will describe the use of traditional technology and materials for historical authenticity and discuss their role in modern preservation. One (1) AIA HSW Credit is available. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKZpGa9C #aptdcchapter

APT DC is excited to announce "Fixing the Bricks: Making Earthquake Retrofits & Preservation Affordable in Seattle" — a joint webinar with APT Northwest. This webinar will take place on March 19th at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT, with 1 AIA HSW credit available. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gP2pF3pz #aptdcchapter

APT DC is excited to announce a Spring Networking Happy Hour for historic preservation professionals hosted at the offices of Consigli Construction Company in Downtown Washington, DC on March 12th! This event is free to attend. Please note that advance registration is required. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecYA-ucd #aptdcchapter

Did you know this year APT DC is celebrating its 45th anniversary? In fact, APT DC is the oldest chapter! If you have any materials (programs, brochures, etc.) or memories to share, please email [email protected]. We look forward to celebrating this milestone throughout 2025! Here are some flyers, directories, and newsletters from: 1980, 1994, 2008, 2007, and 1997. #aptdcchapter

APTI will be meeting in Providence this November! Workshop proposal are due on February 3rd. See https://lnkd.in/gehM5rWs for more details. #aptdcchapter

Just off the tow path of the C&O canal, there are the remains of a quarry and the ruins of one of the most important stone mills in the Washington, DC region. Join APT DC for a webinar (presented by author and historian Garrett Peck on February 6th) on the history and significance of the Seneca Sandstone Quarry and Mill followed by a tour (led by real estate agent and public historian Joe Himali on February 8th) to learn more about the site and the infrastructure built to make it function. Register today at https://lnkd.in/euHEprZv! #aptchapter

Congratulations to the 2025 APT DC Board of Directors — elected at our recent annual meeting — and thank you to the outgoing board and committee members! #aptdcchapter

Over 70 people attended the 2024 APT DC Holiday Party and Annual Meeting! It was a great evening and we continued the tradition of the Past Board Presidents photo!

Please join APT DC at Mallard Restaurant in Washington, DC, for a night of fun and festivities during our Holiday Party and Annual Meeting! We are excited to gather with colleagues and friends once again to celebrate an incredible year of learning and community. Members and their guests can enjoy an open bar and delicious hors d'oeuvres. We will conclude the evening with our annual meeting and election of our 2025 slate of officers and board members. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRv8H6KY #aptdcchapter