The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) exists to support the conservation professionals who preserve our cultural heritage. As the only national membership organization in the United States dedicated to the preservation of cultural material, the AIC plays a crucial role in establishing and upholding professional standards, promoting research and publications, providing educational opportunities, and fostering the exchange of knowledge among conservators, allied professionals, and the public. From humble beginnings and a handful of members in 1972, the AIC has grown to over 3,300 conservators, educators, scientists, students, archivists, art historians, and other conservation enthusiasts in over twenty countries around the world, all of whom have the same goal: to preserve the material evidence of our past so we can learn from it today and appreciate it in the future.

Smithsonian Institution
Contact: 202.633.1000
Email: info@si.edu

Londonderry Brasses, LTD.

 Londonderry Brasses, Ltd. offers a fine selection of high quality reproduction brass furniture hardware. The brasses, reproduced from period originals through the process of lost wax casting, provides the authentic look required of antiques and fine reproductions.

Conservation OnLine

CoOL, a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources, is a full text library of conservation information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.

Cedar Works
Contact: 1-800-GO-CEDAR (1-800-462-3327)
Email: info@cedarworks.com

Cedarworks was founded in 1981 in Rockport, Maine as a regional manufacturer of swing sets, playsets and other backyard wood structures. Duncan Brown purchased the company in 1988 after gaining experience in manufacturing and sales in the woollen industry.

In 1989, the business became a family affair. While Duncan worked to expand the company's manufacturing and sales functions, Duncan's wife, Susan, assisted in the marketing and general management of the business, and helped develop CedarWorks' absolute commitment to customer satisfaction. Their son, Barrett, joined the business in 1997 and was named president in 2000. He has continued the commitment to superior customer service, and building the strongest, safest playsets on the market that offer more ways for kids to have fun.

While CedarWorks' headquarters is still located on the beautiful coast of Maine, many other things about our company have changed. CedarWorks' product line has grown from two basic climbing structures to five play system product lines with 15 structures and numerous accessories. Sales have also expanded greatly and CedarWorks now sells swing sets and furniture to families in all 50 states and 20 foreign countries.