Category: Historic Preservation
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Historic Preservation Lab 2024: City Web Resources Design
By Amber Dawson, Gavin Kearns, Samm Tyler, Sebastian Melin, Eric Hummer, Rachel Richardson, Ellie Dauernheim, Aidan Hill Faculty Mentor: Andrea Smith Abstract The historic preservation planning laboratory course of Spring 2024 spent the semester overhauling the City of Fredericksburg website resources for the Historic District. The goal was to make the website more intuitive and…
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Benevolence or Branding? Understanding the Motivations and Public Reception Behind Major Museum Donations, 1900-2020.
By Eric Hummer Faculty Mentor: Dr. Andrea Smith Abstract Museums secure funding through a diverse variety of channels, a substantial portion can be attributed to large donations from individuals or corporations, often manifesting in the form of large-scale exhibitions or building expansions named after the donor. In the United States specifically, numerous renowned museums owe…
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Mary Washington’s Lost Grave: Utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar in an Archaeological Context
By Blake Bauer Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katherine Parker Abstract For over two centuries, the final resting place of Mary Ball Washington has remained a mystery due to the lack of historical documentation following her death in 1789. However, the circumstantial evidence and accounts of her grandchildren, among other reputable sources point to the conclusion that…
