Oct 07

Historic Building Materials of Fredericksburg

This course will examine historic building materials used in Fredericksburg during from the 18th to early 20th centuries. Participants will learn about the periods they were employed, fabrication methods, and how to identify such materials in historic structures. This can be helpful when used in conjunction with archival research to date historic structures and better interpret changes over time. The course will include lectures as well as examination of architectural salvage. The course will meet on Tuesdays from October 7th through October 28th, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

This course is a collaboration between the University of Mary Washington and The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HHFI). The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) is a member- and volunteer-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in 1955 by a group of local citizens alarmed by the destruction of several architectural and historical landmarks in the city, today, HFFI remains steadfastly committed to the same guiding principles embraced by its founders over half a century ago: to protect the Fredericksburg area’s rich cultural heritage; to promote awareness of, and interest in, local preservation issues; and to inform future generations of the benefits of preservation to our quality of life.

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
1200 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Oct 07, 2025 04:00pm - Oct 28, 2025 05:30pm

Free

Meet the Instructor

Michael Spencer graduated from Mary Washington College with a degree in Historic Preservation in 2003 and with a Master of Historic Preservation from the University of Kentucky in 2005. Since that time, he has been engaged in teaching, first at the graduate program at the University of Kentucky and since 2009 at the University of Mary Washington. His expertise focuses on architectural conservation and building forensics which he often employs through grant work. In addition to teaching, Professor Spencer volunteers in a variety of capacities assisting organizations like the Washington Heritage Museums, Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc., and the National Park Service. Over the past 15 years he has lived in Fredericksburg with his wife Danae and their daughter Estella.

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