Preservation in Practice

Join Manor Mill and the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County on the fourth Tuesday of each month for a free meeting to discuss the many avenues and practices of preservation. We will be joined by preservation experts in fields such as American architecture, timber framing, masonry, window restoration, cemetery history and headstone cleaning, and many more. If you have a passion or interest in historic build preservation, this is the event for you to get involved and learn more!

Tuesday, September 23, 6-7:30pm

Preserving Maryland's Plumbing Heritage with Chris Saffer
of Saffer Plumbing, Heating & Electrical

Join us for a session of Preservation in Practice dedicated to historic plumbing fixtures. This presentation will delve into the faucets and heating fixtures of the Baltimore area, exploring their mechanics, repair, and restoration. With a hands-on "petting zoo" of historic items, you'll gain practical insights into preserving the functional beauty of these vintage pieces.

The session, led by expert Chris Saffer, will feature a visual presentation and a "petting zoo" of original fixtures to explore. Topics will include demystifying faucet mechanics, navigating the acquisition of hard-to-find repair parts, and mastering period-appropriate restoration techniques.

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Past Preservation in Practice Topics

May 27, 2025
Preserving our Land: Grow Clean Water in Your Backyard with Gunpowder Valley Conservancy

April 29, 2025
The Rebirth of a 19th Century Grain Barn: Start to Glorious Finish with Stable Hollow Construction

March 25, 2025
Topic: Historic Windows - The Eyes of the Home
with Thomas Brown Woodwright

February 25, 2025
Topic: Preserve It Better: Borate Before Bandaids
with Jan Scopel

January 28, 2024
Topic: DIY (Do It Yourself): How to Research your Home’s History with Teri Rising

November 26, 2024
Topic: Conservation of wood, metal, ceramic and paintings with Kenya Browning Feeser

October 22, 2024
Topic: Histories and Mysteries with Mindie Burgoyne of Chesapeake Ghost Tours.

September 24, 2024
Topic: Historic Preservation Easements & Permits with Katherine Good

July 23, 2024
Topic: Timber Framing with Robert Jones

June 25, 2024
Topic: Restoring Manor Mill

May 28, 2024
Topic: Permaculture in Practice - Historic Landscapes

April 23, 2024
Topic: Window Restoration

March 26, 2024
Topic: The History and Restoration of Plaster

January 23, 2024
Topic: How to read a building

October 24, 2023
Topic: Cemetery history and headstone cleaning