Existing comment:
Historic Preservation:
The history of Falmouth is well preserved through the high density of historic buildings that remain in town. From large merchant store/houses to small, board houses, churches, shops, the courthouse, and Fort Balcarres, residents of Falmouth continue to live, work, worship, and socialize in historic buildings. Falmouth Heritage Renewal (FHR) has an apprenticeship program that trains Jamaicans in historic masonry and carpentry skills; their work can be identified all over town. The University of Virginia (UVa) runs a program in Falmouth, training students to measure and make architectural drawings of historic buildings. Falmouth exemplifies the best of historic preservation by offering opportunities for education in a dynamic environment. To make a donation to FHR, please visit www.falmouthjamaica.org/ . To get information about UVa's Falmouth Field School in Historic Preservation please visit www.arch.virginia.edu/falmouth/site/home.html |