The Tulane University School of Architecture Historic Preservation Program and the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation have partnered to host "Resilience & Revival: Historic Trades in the Gulf South," a one-day workshop and panel session to address the looming shortage of skilled craftspeople in the historic trades and building arts and the subsequent impacts on our region’s ability to maintain and restore historic structures.

The "Resilience & Revival" conference and workshop will bring together students, educators, preservationists, builders, historic trades professionals, craftspeople, and other interested parties from across the region to discuss this complex interdisciplinary issue. A written report compiled by our joint efforts will be distributed to attendees before the event. Our five panelists will explore various aspects of the topic, offering insights from their diverse preservation backgrounds. We hope this discussion will inspire new ideas and serve as a starting point for a roundtable conversation among the panelists.

Following the roundtable, guests will break into focus groups to exchange ideas and share knowledge on revitalizing the historic trades. This event is open to students, faculty, staff of Tulane School of Architecture and invited guests. Registration is required to attend this event due to limited seat availability.

To register, email resilience-revival@tulane.edu by October 2, 2024. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided throughout the conference. There will be a happy hour (6:00pm – 8:00pm) following the event at the Hermann Grima House in the French Quarter with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Location: Tulane River and Coastal Center, 1370 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130

Hosted by: Tulane University School of Architecture Historic Preservation Program and the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation

For more information: https://architecture.tulane.edu/event/resilience-and-revival-202

Contact: resilience-revival@tulane.edu