Cultural Landscapes: An Introduction

Overview

In this introduction to the basics of cultural landscapes, learn about designed, vernacular, and ethnographic landscapes, and historic sites. Review applicable laws and regulations, and discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features of a landscape. Explore the concepts of preservation planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report for use in managing historic and cultural landscapes. Case studies illustrate realistic approaches to effective landscape management and preservation.

This seminar is offered in conjunction with Cultural Landscapes: Advanced Tools for Managing Change.

Detailed Agenda

Faculty

Lucinda A. Brockway, managing director of cultural resources, The Trustees of Reservations; formerly principal and owner, Past Designs, a landscape preservation and design firm specializing in preservation and management of historic landscapes; author of two books and several articles on historic landscapes

or

Nancy J. Brown, FASLA, historical landscape architect, experience with National Park Service, Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation, University of Virginia, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; specialist in cultural landscapes and Section 106

Evaluation Comments

“This seminar exceeded my expectation about the broad range of what is considered historic landscapes.”
 
“It really has opened all kinds of new aspects and resources to look at when dealing with National Register nominations. The class has been very thought provoking!”

“This seminar hit the mark. Always interested in hearing more discussion about how others answer philosophical preservation questions.”

“It provided insight to a different format of evaluating historic landscapes and provided a guide for evaluation.”

“This seminar was especially helpful to me because of the emphasis on practical applications of historic landscape planning. It wasn’t strictly theoretical; it was firmly based in reality and real experience.”

Participants

Landscape preservation specialists; landscape architects; architects; archaeologists; historians; managers of historic properties; cultural resource specialists, preservation specialists.

Related Trainings

Cultural Landscapes: Advanced Tools for Managing Change
Cultural Landscapes: An Overview
Historic Bridges: Management, Regulations, and Rehabilitation
NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
NEPA, Section 106, and Section 4(f) Coordination for Transportation Projects
Section 4(f) Compliance for Historic Properties
Section 106: An Introduction
Section 106: The Basics for Planners, Project Managers, and Developers
Section 106: A Review for Experienced Practitioners
Section 106: Resource Identification
Section 106: The Meaning of Effects
Section 106: Effective Participation and Response Strategies
Section 106: Agreement Documents

Locations and Dates

Cost

$700 2 days / in-person seminar registration
$300 2 days / in-person seminar registration for full-time student; identification must be submitted at time of pre-registration
NPI scholarship application

Discounted rates are available for multiple seminars taken during the same week.
$900 3 days / in-person seminar registration
$350 3 days / in-person seminar registration for full-time student; identification must be submitted at time of pre-registration

Registration

Pre-registration is required for all in-person seminars and is recommended at least 8-12 weeks prior to in-person seminars to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment. No payment information is required to pre-register.

For in-person seminars, either pre-register OR submit a scholarship application.

Registration will open to pre-registered participants at least 8 weeks prior to the seminar. NPI will email a link to the registration page and pre-registered places will be held until one month prior to the seminar. Payment information OR scholarship acceptance is required to register.

Seminar access is limited to the participant registered and enrolled in the seminar.

Cancellations must be received 4 weeks prior to the seminar; registrations are refundable less any fees charged to NPI. A rescheduling fee may be applied to later, non-refundable cancellations. Participants receive a full refund if the seminar is cancelled by NPI. NPI reserves the right to substitute an instructor if necessary and will notify participants whenever possible.

How to register once you have received the registration link:
• Create/access a participant account at https://training.npi.org
• Secure a place with one of the following payment options:
    • Credit/debit card or PayPal payment [using PayPal credit card processing] from participant account [https://training.npi.org]
    • Credit/debit card [contact NPI to use an alternative credit card processor]
    • Training voucher/purchase order [email to info@npi.org]
    • Check payable to "National Preservation Institute" [mail to NPI, P.O. Box 1702, Alexandria, VA 22313]
    • ACH transfer [contact NPI for details]

Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels

Information on seminar location, hours, and conveniently located hotels is available online to registered participants. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Certificates of Attendance

Certificates of attendance are available online upon completion of training. Instructions for receiving certificates are included in the NPI Welcome Letter, available to participants once they are registered online. A certificate for a one-day seminar provides 6 training hours, a two-day seminar provides 12 training hours, and a three-day seminar provides 18 training hours.

Customized Training

NPI offers customized training to meet specific organizational needs at a location and time convenient for the sponsor. In-person seminars, online, on-demand courses, and/or webinars may be based on current NPI offerings or new preservation-related training may be developed.

Questions?

Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org.

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