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Carlyle House Historic Park

Preservation of Carlyle House: What if we could do it over?

Four photos of the same historic house over time, showing changes and restoration.
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Four years after the passage of The National Historic Preservation Act, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) began a daunting task: the restoration of the Carlyle House, an Aquia creek stone building in Alexandria, VA. Fauber Garbee, Inc., Architects directed the extensive restoration and research of Carlyle’s 1753 home and the long forgotten stories associated with the house.

Join members of the original restoration team Sharon Park, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP and Baird M. Smith, FAIA FAPT along with other preservation professionals to examine the specific conservation, repair and restoration steps undertaken 50 years ago.  Then delve into a dialogue exploring whether the same paths would be taken today and why or why not.

The presentation begins at 4 pm followed by a panel discussion, moderated question-and-answer session, and the opportunity to network with other professionals while enjoying light refreshments.

  • $12 per person. Friends of Carlyle House members: $6 per person with code.
  • Space is limited and reservations are required.

This program is non-refundable unless cancelled by the museum. Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email carlyle@nvrpa.org
 

All Three Holiday Light Shows are NOW OPEN!

The most wonderful time of the year is here! NOVA Parks’ three holiday light shows are NOW OPEN. Visit Bull Run Festival of Lights, Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights, and Ice & Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run to ring in the holiday season. Buy tickets early to secure your preferred dates and times!