Local History Webinar - Caring for Ornamental Iron in Historic Cemeteries - May 16, 2018 - 10:30 am CT

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Presented by Jason Church, a Materials Conservator in the Materials Conservation Program at the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Jason divides his time between conducting in-house research, organizing various training events, and teaching hands-on conservation workshops. He earned his M.F.A. in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art and Design. Jason is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. 

This webinar will begin with a discussion on various types of ornamental iron commonly found at historic sites including; fences, railings, balconies, cemetery markers, furniture, architectural supports, etc. The differences and unique properties of cast versus wrought iron will be addressed. The speaker will spend the second half of the webinar discussing various repair, treatment and coating options that can be done in-house.  After the presentation, there will be ample time for questions and answers.