restoration – Tangier American Legation Museum

A new look at the old Villa Perdicaris for #MuseumWeek #ZoomMW

April 15, 2016April 2, 2016 Leave a comment by Grecia Álvarez

Today’s Museum Week challenge asks us to zoom in on a particular item in our collection. Over the past few weeks we have had several visitors with a keen interest in seeing Villa Perdicaris in its old splendor. There was the restoration crew charged with bringing Villa Perdicaris, also known as Villa Aidonia, back to … Read more A new look at the old Villa Perdicaris for #MuseumWeek #ZoomMW

Cultural Diplomacy, Events, Historic Landmark, Morocco

Showcasing US Embassy Support for the Restoration of Ksar Sghir

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 2 Comments by Michael Toler

Defenders of historical preservation in Morocco were honored to attend ceremonies last week showcasing US Embassy support to restore the archaeological site at Ksar Sghir, a fortress that was built under the Marinid Sultan Abou Youssef Yacoub in the 13th century. We urge you to visit the site and its wonderful new museum.

Below are are the texts and photographs from a Facebook post from the Embassy of the United States in Rabat about the event, first in Arabic, then in English.

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Historic Preservation, Museum

Museum Studies in a Mask

June 27, 2013 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

Ayla Amon, concluding her museum management internship at TALIM, has not shied away from dirty work, and has made lasting contributions.

Historic Preservation, Museum, OBO, TALIM

Summer of Scaffolding

August 9, 2012 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

When you have a two-century old building, you better devote resources to keeping it from falling down.