Adventures in Preservation
Volunteer Vacations for Homeschool Families                                   

Adventures in Preservation was founded by Judith Broeker and Jamie
Donahoe. Inspired by their love of historic buildings, they came up with the
idea for volunteer vacations that focus on historical preservation.
Homeschoolers can benefit from the passion and knowledge of
conservation experts, while helping restore landmarks.

Led by technical experts, workshops give hands-on experience in historic
preservation. Some past projects have included restoration of a small 17th
century stone chapel in Sicily, Italy, the Weisel Bridge in Pennsylvania, and a
grist and saw mill in New Jersey. Participants pay a fee for expenses.
Adventures in Preservation is a 501(c) 3 Non-profit.

These projects can give older homeschoolers a look into the past, and a
chance to give back to the future.

Here are a few of Adventures in Preservation's upcoming workshops:


GALLETING GALORE IN THE GARDEN
The Bronx, New York, USA - August 2-5, 2010
Experience all the feel-good vibes of a volunteer vacation without going far
from home. Our workshop at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum makes a
great staycation for New York residents looking to give something back
while getting away from it all. You’ll be transported back in time daily in this
tranquil corner of the Bronx as you help restore the 1915 Delano & Aldrich
design for the terrace garden.


CARING FOR THE CARRIAGE HOUSE
Rye, New York, USA - August 9-12, 2010
Join the non-profit Jay Heritage Center on the cutting edge of preservation
and green management practices. The homestead of one of America’s most
distinguished political families, the property was saved after a prolonged
preservation battle and is now being carefully restored and managed as an
educational facility hosting programs in American history, social justice,
landscape conservation and environmental stewardship. Volunteering at the
carriage house will give you great insights into a state of the art restoration
work at a National Historic Landmark, a must for anyone interested in
historic buildings.

COTTAGE INDUSTRY
Šmarje pri Jelšah, Slovenia - August 22-28, 2010
Delight your senses in Slovenia! This charming country packs a punch in a
small package with fabulous food, wonderful wine, stunning scenery and of
course beautiful buildings. AiP has been supporting the country’s nascent
heritage conservation movement since 2006; this year’s preservation project
reinforces the message that the old and the traditional are worth keeping and
cultivating, a lesson the younger generation is taking to heart.


KEEPING TOWER HOUSES FROM TUMBLING
Gjirokastra, Albania - September 12-18, 2010
Art and architecture go hand in hand in Gjirokastra, the city of stones, and in
this special project, which offers the choice of spending the full day working
with masonry conservationists or devoting the mornings to art classes and
the afternoons to historic preservation. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for
drawings among the buildings you will be helping restore and the city’s
narrow cobblestone streets.


RE-DISCOVERING THE SOUL OF SWAHILI TRADITION
Lamu, Kenya - November 14-27, 2010
Offering tropical beaches and a distinctive blend of cultural influences, Lamu
is a favorite destination for those in search of the extraordinary. AiP’s hands-
on workshop is your chance to explore and experience the Old Town’s
unique heritage more closely than you would have believed possible. We will
be working with the Lamu World Heritage Site and Conservation Office to
preserve a traditional coral rag house.
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