Student Conservation Association - Massachusetts Historic Preservation Corps

Group photo of the 2024 HPC crew.

Student Conservation Association photo, L. Prelgovisk

The National Parks of Boston collaborates closely with the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Corps (HPC)—one of the programs of the Student Conservation Association (SCA)—to preserve the many historic structures in the Boston parks.

 

Crew members preserving a historic building at Fort Andrews on Peddocks Island. May 2024.

Student Conservation Association photo, L. Prelgovisk.

What is the SCA? What is the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Corps?

The Student Conservation Association provides opportunities for youth to serve their communities through environmental conservation and historic preservation. One of the SCA's programs, the MA Historic Preservation Corps, works with the National Parks of Boston and other organizations to preserve the history of Massachusetts through providing vital restoration and repairs to historic structures. Some recent projects of the HPC include preserving windows of the USS Constitution Museum, revitalizing the historic railroads of the Charlestown Navy Yard, and restoring fence around the Bunker Hill Monument grounds.

Aside from providing the opportunity to do service, the HPC also provides training and education on preserving historic buildings and materials. A few of the skills crew members learn include woodworking and repairing wooden structures, masonry restoration, window preservation, and paint restoration. Serving with the Historic Preservation Corps gives crew members the opportunity to get hands-on education and experience with preserving historic structures.

To learn more about the HPC and how to join, visit: Historic Preservation Corps in Public Lands.