Dear Latrobe Chapter Members:

For nearly 60 years, The Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians has served as a forum for local academic and professional historians, architectural historians, historic preservationists, and all those interested in the built environment here in the Nation’s Capital and beyond. 2024 marked another incredible year of events for the Chapter, including our successful 14th Biennial Symposium, The Architecture of Food, hosted by the School of Architecture & Planning at Catholic University of America last April.

Before I introduce the preliminary 2025 calendar of events, I would like to thank all of our members for their continued support and interest in our programs. Without members like you, the Chapter’s educational tours and events would not be possible. I would also like to recognize our outgoing president, Elizabeth Milnarik, who has been integral to the success of the Latrobe Chapter through her many years of leadership and passion for architectural history. Thank you, Elizabeth, and to all of our devoted board members!

Here are some highlights of this year’s program calendar:

February 12th - Jacqueline Taylor, “Complicating the Canon: Modern Architecture and the Black Middle Class.”
February 13th - Michelangelo Sabatino, The Edith Farnsworth House: Architecture, Preservation, Culture. Hosted by the National Building Museum.
Spring 2025 - Stephanie Rufino, book talk and tour on the architecture of Georgetown University.
June 7th - Williamsport, MD and the Conococheague Aqueduct tour & picnic. Co-hosted with APT-DC.
Fall 2025 - Caroline Mesrobian Hickman, lecture on the work and legacy of DC architect, Mihran Mesrobian.

Your membership is vital to continuing our exceptional programming. Please show your support by becoming a member today or renewing your membership online at latrobechaptersah.org. Our website and Facebook page “Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians” are great ways to get information about our activities or last-minute updates. We hope to see you at our next event!

With kindest regards,

Lauren McHale

President