Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm CT
St. Mary’s Church at the Old Ursuline Convent
1116 Chartres St.
New Orleans, 70116
Join the Historic Preservation Program of Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment and the Preservation Resource Center for an in-depth lecture by Colonial Williamsburg master blacksmith, Kenneth Schwarz. Ken has worked as a blacksmith for nearly 50 years and at Colonial Williamsburg, leading their team of blacksmiths, for over 40 years. Come hear Ken’s experiences at Colonial Williamsburg, specifically their work on the reconstruction of the Coffeehouse.
The lecture will take place in St. Mary’s Church at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum. Please enter through the church doors at 1116 Chartres St.
This event is free and open to the public. Please register at https://prcno.org/event/a-conversation-with-colonial-williamsburg-master-blacksmith-kenneth-schwarz/
Questions? Contact Heather Veneziano at hvenezia@tulane.edu.
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