In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, an SCA historic preservation crew had the opportunity to contribute to an incredible collaborative historic preservation project at Independence Hall in Philadelphia throughout December and January.
During this 10-week project, seasoned crew members continued to develop their preservation skills, focusing on projects that addressed a range of preservation needs, including the restoration of wood and metal finishes, preservation maintenance, and applying historically accurate paint finishes.
An SCA historic preservation crew works at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
For years, the SCA has partnered with the National Park Service to host the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP), which provides hands-on, historic preservation trade skills training through an intensive learning-while-working experience at various sites across the country.
The program aims to develop the next generation of historic trades workers who will continue the important work of preserving the historic infrastructure and cultural resources at national park sites. Participants gain practical, hands-on experience and the foundation for a career in historic preservation. They learn the fundamentals of historic preservation and receive on-the-job training in one or more traditional trades such as masonry, carpentry, woodcrafting, landscape preservation and more.
The program is committed to providing all aspiring preservationists — especially those underrepresented in the trades. This is a unique opportunity to work on critical real-world projects while building professional experience at America’s national parks.
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