AiP Adventures AROUND THE GLOBE

AiP Success Stories

Dates:

April 4-18, 2026

Woodland Conservation & Creation

Dunans Castle Woodlands
Glendaruel, Cowal Peninsula, Scotland

The beauty of Argyll is an inspiring canvas for AiP’s woodland conservation work at Dunans castle. Spring will see a major effort underway to plant native species and remove invasive plants used by landscapers in the Victorian era.

Walk the hillside cleared of commercial Sitka spruce two years ago, and learn from Charles Dixon Spain about his efforts to use the restoration of native woodlands in the fight against climate change, highlighting advances in ecological sustainability.

We’ll take the shortest ferry ride in Scotland to the Isle of Bute, visiting the remarkable home of the Stuarts with its beautiful gardens and grounds.

Dates:

May 19-30, 2026

Hands-On in Armenia

Kumayri Cultural Museum-Preserve

Archaeology Dig, Shirak region

LONELY PLANET NAMES ARMENIA ONE OF TOP 25 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS!

Armenia offers you a wealth of experiences from ancient sites to scenic villages to classes with gifted artisans. AiP jammers have taken advantage of all Armenia has to offer, while applying hands-on skills to save architectural heritage and support Gyumri’s recovering economy.

A new adventure awaits you as we take on two new projects - an archaeology dig with the Museum of the Shirak region, and building conservation at the Museum of National Architecture and Urban Planning.

Join us as we dig into both Armenia’s ancient past & their amazing architecture.

Dates:

September 5-19, 2026

Registration open!

Targeting Telford’s Great Arch

Dunans Castle & Bridge

Glendaruel, Cowal Peninsula, Scotland

You’ve been patiently waiting for the big announcement, and the time has come to take on the Great Arch of Thomas Telford’s bridge!

This is the final step in the conservation of Dunans beautiful Gothic-style bridge. AiP jammers have worked for five years to repair and preserve the two side arches of the bridge, as well as the bridge walls & domes along the roadway. We’ll be led by our amazing instructor, Eland Stuart, learning the art of repointing with lime mortar.

What a celebration we’ll have when the bridge is completed! Come and be part of this amazing story!

Dates:

October 11-17, 2026

Rosewell Ruin

Rosewell Plantation, Gloucester County, Virginia USA

Rosewell mansion in Gloucester County, Virginia built in 1725 was one of the largest American houses of the colonial period. In 1916 fire broke out destroying the mansion, leaving the current ruin.

Jammers will work with AiP’s long-time partner, the Fairfield Foundation, on a combination of masonry stabilization and archaeology. Volunteers like you will help reveal the lives of both the owners and the many enslaved Africans and African Americans who worked on the plantation, as well as save remnants of this important era in American history.

This will be a memorable way to mark the 250th anniversary of the US.

All AiP Projects Begin With Suggestions From People Like You!

Nominate a Project

We welcome your requests regarding important historic buildings in need of conservation. Please provide as much information as possible about your building and proposed project as you fill in the form below.

In developing projects, we give priority to sites that:

1. Have historical significance to the community or country in which they are located

2. Need the assistance of volunteers to lower the cost of preservation work, which otherwise may not be able to proceed

3. Contribute to community sustainability

4. Provide a use after completion that benefits the community

5. Offer a valuable training experience.

We will review all project nominations and notify you that review is underway.