Past newsletters: December 2024 - December 2023 - August 2023 - June 2023
As Program Director of Adventures in Preservation (AiP), I made my 6th trip to Gyumri, Armenia, earlier in 2025. It turned out to be a remarkable experience that brought unexpected surprises almost daily. These came in the form of small businesses established to save various aspects of Gyumri’s cultural heritage – all started by women entrepreneurs.
Read More2024 was the year to reimagine organizational goals and plan for the future of Adventures in Preservation (AiP). Discussions generated innovative ideas and concrete steps to advance the successful programming AiP has offered for 23 years. Our mission remains to connect people and preservation through enriching experiential programs that safeguard heritage and foster community sustainability.
Read MoreIn September, we had Dr. Sydney Conroy, a researcher and content creator from the University of Cambridge, join us on our trip to Dunans Castle in Scotland. As an expert on the role of play in human behavior, Sydney reflected on her time at Dunans, getting involved in hands-on preservation.
Read MoreLocated in Altadena, California, Christmas Tree Lane has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990. The lane consists of approximately a mile of cedar trees that were planted in 1885 by the founders of Altadena, Frederick and John Woodbury.
Read MoreWhen people think about a famous leaning tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy often comes to mind. But another leaning tower in Italy -- known as Bologna's Garisenda tower -- is now all over the news as it is in great danger of collapse.
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