SAVING A WORLD HERITAGE SITE - ONE TOWER HOUSE AT A TIME
Gjirokastra, Albania - May 13-26, 2012; September 2-15, 2012
The Skenduli House is one of GjirokastaÂ’s tower house treasures, and a vital piece of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. While this splendidly detailed house once stood as strong as the Ottoman Empire, it has fallen into disrepair. Local youth have been chosen to receive job skills training as they work with AiP volunteers to save this house, supporting heritage tourism and sustainable economic development.
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HISTORIC HOUSING FOR THE NEAR HOMELESS
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada - July 8-21, 2012
Considered one of the world's most beautiful islands, Cape Breton is in danger of losing some of its distinctive architectural heritage. On this adventure, you will work with local craftspeople and contractors to bring historic housing back to life, restoring a sense of vibrancy to the community and providing housing for at-risk families.
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SHUTTER SHOP ON SHORE ROAD: RESTORATION WORK AT THE BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM
The Bronx, New York, USA - July 30 - August 3, 2012
Last Day to Register: July 11, 2012
The stately Bartow-Pell Mansion is the last of the country houses that graced Long Island Sound in the 19th century. A National Historic Landmark and part of New York City's largest park, volunteers play a key role in its continued preservation, focusing on small-scale projects that make a big difference.
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PLASTERING AT THE PUMPS
Gloucester, Virginia, USA - August 26 - September 1, 2012
Join the modern preservation movement by helping restore one of Virginia’s original Texaco stations. The 1930 Edge Hill Service Station will become a center for preservation in Viginia's Middle Peninsula.
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