Throughout the APT DC Chapter’s region, including Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and parts of Delaware, hundreds of monuments and memorials have been erected to commemorate people and events that have shaped the cultural identity of the region and country. The APT DC 2024 Symposium will focus on the preservation and stewardship of these memorials, demonstrating how preservation contributes to the protection of these testaments to our collective history and identity.
Conservation of Monuments Outside Their Element: Neptune Fountain & 9/11 Memorial
Join Conservator Silvia Callegari and Senior Conservation Technician Michael Weinbrecht as they discuss conservation challenges in non-ideal environments: Monuments and memorials pose conservation challenges because of their range of materials, commemorative values, environment, and design goals. Often materials that are not designed to withstand years of exposure to the natural elements are installed outdoors, risking physical loss, and undermining the integrity of the memorial. Even monuments that consider the environment cannot escape the effects of water, air pollution, acid rain, and other natural elements. Our team will discuss two case studies that demonstrate both scenarios and how treatment interventions and maintenance planning can help manage preservation of materials in non-ideal environments.
Reach out to Kelly Caldwell, Director of Conservation who will be at the event to set up a time to connect!
This year’s Symposium is available for in-person and virtual attendees and includes walking tours and happy hour.
