Panel Discussion: The Implications of Current Fighting for Iraq’s Cultural Heritage
On Friday, July 18th at 7pm, a panel of three reputable speakers will be holding a session titled “The Implications of Current Fighting for Iraq’s …
Intern Tour
On Wednesday, July 23 WCG will host a tour for Interns & Fellows at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) conservation facilities at the …
Summer Message from the President
I hope you are all enjoying the long days of summer in spite of the current heat wave. Summer is a turning point for the …
Election Results
Washington Conservation Guild Officers for 2014–2015 New Directors are: Im ChanAnne MarigzaEd McManusSteven O’BanionCathy Zaret They join continuing Directors Lynn Brostoff and Diana Galante, for …
Memorial Gathering for Mel Wachowiak
Please join us to celebrate the life and work of Mel Wachowiak (1958–2014). Wednesday, July 9, 20142:30 pmMuseum Support Center Cafe 4210 Silver Hill Rd, …
Fourth Annual Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Starts June 16
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Association of Museums (www.vamuseums.org) is encouraging museums, libraries, archives, and historic sites across Virginia and Washington, DC to nominate items from …
Mel Wachowiak Obituary
Mel Wachowiak, Senior Conservator at the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (MCI), passed away last week. Here is his obituary prepared by his colleagues at MCI.
Lecture: Meg Saligman, Muralist
The Lunder Conservation Center will be hosting Meg Saligman, a muralist based in Philadelphia who has worked with Winterthur staff and others to develop preservation …
Welcome to the World, Eleanor Jacoby Wellman!
Howard Wellman, our Outreach Booth Coordinator and past Treasurer became a father in February. Eleanor Jacoby Wellman was born February 7 2014.
Lecture: “Cemeteries We Have Loved, Lost, and Rediscovered” by Anne Brockett and Ruth Trocolli
Tuesday, May 20th at 7 pmThe Chapel at Historic Congressional Cemetery1801 E Street SEWashington DC 20003Wine and cheese reception following. Suggested donation of $5 Washington, …
