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In
undertaking its mission, the Historic Preservation Training Center is: · Training
Preservation Craftspeople · Preserving
Historic Resources Today · Promoting
Historic Preservation as the Key to the Future |
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The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is
currently located in Frederick, Maryland. The headquarters/administrative office is located within the
Monocacy National Battlefield at the
historic Gambrill House. The shop is currently located in the historic Jenkins Cannery building in downtown Frederick, Maryland. The HPTC staff and trainees currently
total approximately 60 employees. The major programs and services
provided by the HPTC are:
· a
three year training program for NPS Exhibit and Preservation Specialists
· services
for the treatment of NPS, Federal, State, or locally owned historic properties · extensive
outreach training programs aimed at building the skills of personnel
responsible for the maintenance and preservation of historic properties |
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Superintendent, Thomas McGrath 4801A Urbana Pike Fax (301) 663-8032 |
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The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is
dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the historic structures of the
National Park Service and
its partners by demonstrating outstanding leadership in preservation
education and skills and crafts development. The HPTC utilizes historic preservation projects as
its main vehicle for teaching preservation philosophy, building crafts,
building technology, and project management skills. This teamwork approach assures flexibility
in addressing the unknown conditions during the project and ensures that the
goals of preservation are met. |
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National Park Service Department of the Interior |
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