Welcome to the 58th season of the Washington Conservation Guild!
This page will update as venues, speakers, and talk titles are confirmed. Be sure to browse our previous seasons or past meeting summaries.
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 12:20–2:30pm
Member Tour of Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Garden
https://hillwoodmuseum.org
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 4:30–7:00pm
“Creating the Oak Hill Cemetery Archive” in-person lecture with Laura Thoms, Archivist and Collection Manager
https://oakhillcemeterydc.org
Recording available on WCG’s YouTube channel
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:30am–4:30pm
Private Practice Seminar at Naval Lodge No. 4
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5:15–6:30pm
“You’re Going to Frieze Up There: The Discovery and Exposure of Mid 19th Century Decorative Painting on the Plaster Walls of President Lincoln’s Cottage” virtual Lecture by Jeff Larry, Preservation Manager, History and Preservation of Lincoln Cottage
Followed by an in-person Member Tour on Saturday, December 7, 2024
https://www.lincolncottage.org
Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5:00–7:30pm
Annual 3-Ring Circus Lecture Series at the S. Dillon Ripley Center
https://www.si.edu/museums/ripley-center
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:15–6:30pm
Virtual Panel on Archives Preservation
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:15–6:30pm
Virtual Lecture on Emergency Response by Elaina Gregg
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:30am–5:30pm
Community Partnership Project
Condition Assessment and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Naval Lodge No. 4 Collection
Thursday April 3, 2025, 5:00–7:00pm
Emerging Professional Lecture Series and Member Tour at National Park Seminary Ballroom
https://nationalparkseminaryapts.com/ballroom/
Thursday May 1, 2025, 5:00–7:00pm (Tentative)
Annual Business Meeting
Location to be determined
