Historic Preservation Field School in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 2016 was an absolute success! Students learned about archaeology, measured drawing, photography, historical tools, how to build a Norman Truss system, and many other important and usable skills. Look through the photos below to see the experiences that the SEMO students will carry with them for a lifetime!
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Southeast Missouri State University
Historic Preservation Field School 2016
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri |
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| Students learn how to measure for archaeological dig |
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| Students sifting for artifacts at archaeological dig |
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| Archaeological dig |
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| Students stripping logs for vertical log wall (poteaux en terre) construction |
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| Notching log for mortise and tenon joint |
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| Students present their completed mortise and tenon joint |
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| Students preparing wooden sash windows for restoration |
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| Window restoration and glazing |
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| Students complete tours as part of their House Museum study |
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| Students receive instructions for their measured drawings |
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| Students completing their detailed measured drawings |
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| Completing pattern for paper marbling workshop |
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| Removing the paper from the liquid marbling |
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| Setting paper to dry after marbling |
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Students take part in This Place Matters photos
Historic Preservation Field School 2016 |
