Ask a Conservator Day is a day to connect curiosity with expertise, celebrating the field of conservation and inviting the public to engage directly with conservators—the experts who preserve and protect cultural heritage, art, and architecture. Each year on November 4, we commemorate the 1966 flood in Florence, Italy when hundreds of conservators and volunteers came together to rescue and restore priceless works of art damaged by the disaster. The event sparked global awareness of the importance of conservation and led to major advances in the field.
The 2025 theme is “Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?” Particpants will be sharing experiences working with colleagues in all kinds of jobs, who bring all kinds of expertise to the care of collections and cultural heritage. Follow along on social media to hear our team’s stories!
How Can I Get My Questions Answered?
Post your questions on Facebook, X, Instagram, or LinkedIn using the hashtag #AskAConservator and tagging EverGreene. One of our conservators will respond with explanations, tips, and stories about conservation in action. We look forward to hearing from you!
“EverGreene has given me the chance to learn from so many skilled professionals—painters, plasterers, art handlers—and to see how each role contributes to preserving history. Every project reminds me that conservation is as much about people as it is about objects.”
—Sien McFalls, Conservation Technician
“When I was eight, I scraped a bit of plaster from my bedroom wall and kept it in a box like a museum artifact. I didn’t know it then, but that small act of saving something meaningful set the course for my life in architectural conservation.”
—Mia Maloney, Assistant Conservator
“Some of the most rewarding moments in conservation come from working alongside skilled tradespeople whose expertise complements our own. Collaborating on the DC Police Memorial Fountain and the Ringling Museum’s West Courtyard Fountain reminded me that preservation is never a solitary effort—it thrives on partnership, shared knowledge, and mutual respect.”
—Meghan Page, Assistant Conservator
“Working alongside experienced craftspeople from all over the world has been one of the most enriching parts of my work. Our collaborations remind me that what we strive to preserve aren’t only in the buildings themselves, but also the knowledge and craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.”
“Trabajar junto a artesanos y artesanas experimentados de todo el mundo ha sido una de las partes más enriquecedoras de mi trabajo. Nuestras colaboraciones me recuerdan que lo que buscamos preservar no está solo en los edificios, sino también en el conocimiento y la artesanía que se han transmitido de generación en generación.”
