Wednesday, August 31, 2016

SEMO Historic Preservation Field School 2016 Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

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!

Southeast Missouri State University
Historic Preservation Field School 2016
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri


Students learn how to measure for archaeological dig 

Students sifting for artifacts at archaeological dig 

Archaeological dig 

Students stripping logs for vertical log wall (poteaux en terre) construction





Notching log for mortise and tenon joint

Students present their completed mortise and tenon joint

Students preparing wooden sash windows for restoration

Window restoration and glazing


Students complete tours as part of their House Museum study


Students receive instructions for their measured drawings
Students completing  their detailed measured drawings




Completing pattern for paper marbling workshop


Removing the paper from the liquid marbling

Setting paper to dry after marbling











Students take part in This Place Matters photos
Historic Preservation Field School 2016

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