Showing posts with label VAF Members in the News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VAF Members in the News. Show all posts

Monday, May 5, 2014

Aaron Wunsch Interviewed on the state of preservation in Philadelphia



In December of 2012, VAF Board member Aaron Wunsch was interviewed by Alan Jaffe of PlanPhilly, an online alternative news website dedicated to engaging and educating citizens on issues of design, planning, and development in Philadelphia.  Aaron describes “A culture of despair” when it comes to preservation in Philadelphia. Follow the link to read the entire article. http://planphilly.com/articles/2012/12/26/a-culture-of-despair-when-it-comes-to-preservation-in-philadelphia

Catherine Bishir participates in New Bern events



Catherine Bishir at commemoration event in October 2013

Last fall, past VAF President Catherine Bishir was part of an event commemorating African American Union soldiers in New Bern, North Carolina who were highlighted in her new book Crafting Lives: African American Artisans in New Bern, North Carolina, 1770-1900 published by UNC Press.  When reflecting on Catherine’s book, VAF member Camille Wells stated “I think this was an especially moving event, because Catherine underscored these soldiers in her book Crafting Lives and she has a special gift for drawing attention to overlooked corners of the past and underscoring them in ways that generate events of local pride like this one.”


For local coverage of the ceremony and the book please follow these links: