The Guild @ The Peale
Building the Next Generation of Preservation Tradespeople
The Guild @ The Peale provides paid, hands-on apprenticeships in historic building preservation—equipping participants with the skills needed to restore, repair, and maintain Maryland’s cultural heritage while building a pathway to stable, well-paying careers.
A Place to Learn, Restore, and Preserve
The Guild @ The Peale provides paid, hands-on apprenticeships in historic building preservation, equipping participants with the skills needed to restore, repair, and maintain Maryland’s cultural heritage.
Along with professional skills, apprentices learn life-long tools that support a successful future, including financial literacy, and they build a personal life plan.
Our apprentices work side-by-side with experienced preservation professionals, gaining real-world experience in areas such as:
- Masonry repair and repointing
- Woodworking and carpentry for historic structures
- Window restoration and weatherization
- Plastering and decorative finishes
Conservation of historic materials
Launched in 2020, the program is dedicated to increasing equity and inclusion in the preservation trades, with a focus on providing pathways into stable, well-paying careers for people from marginalized communities in Baltimore.
Download a recent report on the program’s progress!
What Apprentices Learn
Apprentices work side-by-side with experienced preservation professionals, gaining real-world experience in areas such as:
- Masonry repair and repointing
- Woodworking and carpentry for historic structures
- Window restoration and weatherization
- Plastering and decorative finishes
Conservation of historic materials
Why this Program Matters
The Guild is dedicated to increasing equity and inclusion in the historic building preservation trades, with a focus on creating pathways into stable, well-paying careers for people from marginalized communities in Baltimore.
Apprentices graduate with nationally recognized skills that are in high demand as Maryland works to preserve its historic buildings for future generations.
By equipping Apprentices with a strong skillset, confidence, and professional networks, this program prepares them to find meaningful employment in this growing field.
The Guild connects traditional craftsmanship with modern preservation standards, not only safeguarding our architectural heritage, but also strengthening Maryland's workforce and building community pride.
Support, Funding, and Outcomes
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and supported in part by the TransAmerica Foundation, the Sheridan Foundation, and the Baltimore National Heritage Area, The Guild @ The Peale offers a living wage, professional mentorship, and a supportive environment leading to meaningful employment.
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Email: theguild@thepeale.org
Phone: 667-222-1814
“This program is incredibly important to our mission at the Peale. We’ve been pleased by the progress that was made by the participants.”