Conduct Historic Preservation Field School to Assess and Preserve the Wall Street Mill, Joshua Tree National Park

Project ID: P23AC01585

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: University of Vermont and State Agriculture College

Fiscal Year: 2023

Initial Funding: $195,326

Total Funding: $195,326

Project Type: Education

Project Disciplines: Cultural

National Park: Joshua Tree National Park

Principal Investigator: Porter, Doug

Agreement Technical Representative: Mason, Genna

Abstract: This project will benefit the public by providing opportunities for volunteers and student assistants to participate in and be trained regarding the historic preservation efforts of a valued cultural resource. The participants will receive direct experience in all of the aspects of historic preservation project planning and execution, working closely with historic preservation professionals. In addition, a UVM student and other student volunteers will receive education and training in the preservation of heavy timber mining and other structures. Details regarding the project will be publicly available through the JOTR website and social media platforms for informational and educational purposes.