Society of Architectural Historians Launches New Outreach Program
SAH’s new American Architecture and Landscape Field Trip Program Aims to Expose Students to Architectural History and Preservation
The Society of Architectural Historians announces its new American Architecture and Landscape Field Trip program for students. The goal of the program is for SAH, its members, its chapters, and affiliated organizations to host student field trips focusing on architecture, landscapes, urbanism, and historic preservation. Led by architectural historians, architects, preservationists, and local experts, the tours are intended to reach students in high schools and community colleges and provide opportunities to engage in experiential learning.
In December 2014, a SAH member made an anonymous gift to create the field trip program. The program will be embedded in SAH’s core educational programs and publications, including the Buildings of the United States series, SAH Archipedia, SAH Annual International Conference tours, and tours organized by the Society’s chapters. The December gift of $50,000 and pledge of an additional $50,000 will allow SAH to develop and implement the pilot program and establish strong outreach designed to expose students to the fields of architectural history and preservation.