Jeremy Bradham
BA in History from North Carolina State University
Thesis topic: Historic structures report on Lawson's Pond in Eutawville, SC
I have always been fascinated with history and the evidence that is left behind as a reminder of the past. For the sake of modern development, important pieces of our history are being eradicated, and the field of historic preservation works to prevent this from happening. Studying historic preservation provides the skills needed to keep the past part of the present for future generations.
I had the opportunity to work at Bentonville Battlefield with North Carolina Historic Sites in Johnston County, NC in preparing a comprehensive preservation report in the Spring of 2007.
Laura Burghardt
B.A. in Anthropology, with an emphasis in Archaeology, Arizona State University
Thesis topic: The movement of Charleston's decorative building elements from one residence to another
Raised in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, I decided to move to Tempe, Arizona, for college. Since high school I had been interested in historic preservation, so majoring in architecture seemed to be the logical first step. I quickly realized that my interests were not in design, but rather in archaeology and architectural history. During college I worked on several archaeology projects, which demonstrated to me the wealth of information that can be gathered on historic sites and cultures just from what lies under the ground. Living in Arizona had a great influence on my research interests, leaving me with a desire to study Southwest historic architecture.
During my first year in this program, I have also gained an interest in creating house histories, as well as creating measured drawings. I have had the opportunity to work with the National Park Service at two locations. In 2006, I worked as a Park Guide at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina. I led tours of the pre-Civil War house which was the residence of the poet Carl Sandburg from 1945 until his death in 1967. Summer 2008 I worked as an intern for the History, Architecture, and Landscapes Division of Yosemite National Park in California. Through this internship I took detailed measurements of the historic Yosemite Museum and created a set of drawings of the building for the Historic American Buildings Survey.
Jessica Golebiowski
B.A. in Anthropology, Louisiana State University
Thesis topic: Rammed Earth Architecture in South Carolina
My decision to study historic preservation is most likely due to a combination of being dragged to any and every historic site as a kid and my ever-present interests in history and culture. As an undergrad studying forensic anthropology and history, I wanted to find a career path that encompassed both of my interests. Historic preservation allows me to continue being a pathologist of sorts, putting buildings back together through conservation and restoration, as well as allowing me to always be a student of my environment. Some of my current interests include earthen and vernacular architecture, historic hardware, and the effects natural disasters have on historic fabric.
I had very little experience with historic preservation before enrolling in this program. Studying pathology did prepare me some to be able to understand buildngs as parts rather than just one whole structure. This past summer, I interned at Historic Charleston Foundation working with easements and covenants, conditions surveys, and various other research projects.
Sarah Kollar
B.A. in History, Michigan State University
Thesis topic: Conservation plan for a section of Magnolia Cemetery
While growing up, my family and I explored historic sites around the country. My parents felt it important to instill a strong understanding of my heritage as an American. From Lexington and Concord to Independence Hall to York Town, Bull Run to Chickamauga to Gettysburg, Washington, D.C. to a sod house on the planes of South Dakota, I have seen history first hand. These experiences were what sparked my interest of historic preservation.
In order to learn more about this field I am currently volunteering at the Charleston Museum. Here I aid in the updating of their cataloging and any other projects that come along. Most recently I helped clean objects in a historic house after they experienced some fire damage.
Matthew Pelz
B.A. in History, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Thesis topic: A preservation plan for the John Tharp House in Falmouth, Jamaica
I am interested in preservation in a global context.
Chase Williston
B.A. in History, Hampden-Sydney College
Thesis topic: Character analysis of Riverland Terrace (James Island) and the Crescent (West Ashley)
Kelly Ciociola
Eileen Grogan
Patricia Lowe
Kimberly Martin
Rachel Rice
Josslyn Stiner
Christopher Surber
Rebecca Cybularz
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Penn State University
Thesis Topic: The Evolution of Church Building Designs of the Dempwolf Architecture Firm, 1875-1925.
After I graduated from Penn State in May of 2006, I went to work at a small general contracting firm, Olde York Homes, located in my hometown of York, PA. Olde York Homes specializes in historic restoration and period millwork and cabinetry. My primary responsibility was producing drawings for building permits and customers. I also spent extracurricular time working with Historic York, the city’s non-profit organization for historic preservation. Assisting the executive director, we produced 3 architectural surveys of towns across Pennsylvania.
I moved to Charleston, SC in January of 2008 to earn my Master of Science in Historic Preservation. I began classes in the fall of 2008. During my first year, I found that I really enjoyed producing building histories and historical architectural drawings. I also volunteered with Historic Charleston Foundation as a docent for their Spring Home Tours.
In May of 2009, I moved to Frederick, MD, where I interned with NCPE at the NPS's Historic Preservation Training Center. This summer, my primary job has been to produce HSARs for lodges located in National Cemeteries throughout Virginia, for the VA's National Cemetery Administration.
I cannot wait to be back in Charleston to start my second year, begin my thesis, and fish!
Erin McNicholl
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Detroit Mercy
It was an interest in old buildings that lead me into the field of architecture to start with. After graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy, I worked in an architecture firm in Dayton, OH for two years and at a firm in Greenville, SC for an additional two years before deciding to return to school. I am spending the summer after my first year in Frederick, MD working for the National Park Service and the Historic Preservation Training Center writing HSARs on superintendent’s lodges in various National Cemeteries.
Amelia Morgan Millar
B.S. in Interior Design, Auburn University
Thesis Project Topic: HABS Documentation as well as Architectural Typology and Analysis of Historic Structures on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
Growing from both a personal interest in the outdoor environment and my summer 2009 internship with the Western Center for Historic Preservation in Grand Teton National Park, I am particularly interested in the preservation of architectural resources that are closely intertwined with the enjoyment of our nation's natural resources. I hope to continue this pursuit upon graduation from the MSHP Program.
Kate Stamps
B.S. in Secondary Social Science Education, Vocal Music Minor, Auburn University
Thesis topic: Historic Preservation Education and Awareness
I have always had a passion for history, but finding a career that would allow me to take a hands-on approach in the field was a bit of a challenge. I decided to major in history education because I love working with people and teaching them about new things. After teaching seventh grade geography and civics in Opelika, AL for a year, I felt a desire to try something new. I was initially drawn to the field of museum studies, but after doing some research I came across historic preservation.
Historic preservation encompasses so many different career paths that I was immediately intrigued. I came into this program with little more than my love of history, reading and writing, but my experiences with our close-knit group of professors and classmates have been beyond enriching. I cannot wait to use all of the new information and skills I have acquired to research ways to educate others about the benefits of historic preservation.
This summer I interned with Historic Charleston Foundation. I was able to take part in a broad range of projects such as: identifying historic hardware, creating measured drawings in AutoCAD of each interior wall of the Aiken-Rhett House, creating a proposal for kid-friendly modifications to the Aiken-Rhett House audio tour, documenting McLeod Plantation through photography, designing a flyer for the Walled City of Charles Town’s archaeological dig, and researching information on various Charleston buildings for homeowners as well as the Charleston Tour Guide Manual.
Emily Brewer
Lauren Cannady
Shelton Converse
Lora Cunningham
Lura Beth Ingle
Alissa Keller
Kristina Lanphear
Christine Mathieson
Rebecca Moffatt
Ryan Pierce
Grace Washam
Sam Woodson
