Drystone terraces and canals built to aid agriculture around the world are equally ancient and widespread. Since colonial times, the United States has built upon a rich drystone heritage. Agriculture, industry, and roadways developed over 200 years using native stone on a vast scale.

Sep 28, 2019 · The mission of the non-profit Dry Stone Conservancy is to preserve historic dry stone structures and to revive and promote the ancient craft of dry-laid masonry. The Dry …

The Dry Stone Conservancy (DSC) and The Stone Trust are thrilled to announce the 2025 Dry Stone Walling Competition and Festival, taking place October 2-4, 2025, at the scenic Lower Howard’s Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve in Winchester, Kentucky.

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We have contributed expertise to projects in architecture, engineering, conservation, historic preservation, history, geography, job development, and tourism. The Dry Stone Conservancy (DSC) was the first organization in the country devoted to dry stone masonry.

An instructional video in a three-part series about building and preserving dry stone walls. Illustrates the principles of retaining wall construction with two case studies showing on-site training classes.

Spring is just around the corner, and the Dry Stone Conservancy is gearing up for another exciting season of workshops! We have a variety of opportunities to learn this historic craft, from beginner-friendly introductions to advanced techniques.

Chris Tanguay* – Maine Dry Stone – Yarmouth, ME Richard Tinsley — Avenstoke Stone Co. — Frankfort, KY Certified JOURNEYMAN Drystone Masons Daniel Arabella — Arabella Stone Co. — Roseville, MN Nels Atkinson — Nels Atkinson Landscaping — Nevada City, CA Dane Clark – Southern Ohio Dry Stone – West Union, OH

Bluegrass Community and Technical College has teamed up with the Dry Stone Conservancy for a first of its kind Dry Stone Mason Certification Course at the Danville, Kentucky campus.

We’re taking this dry stone party to the Land at Kingston Springs, Tennessee on May 17-18. This workshop will be hosted by Old England Rock Wall’s Martin Beevers (DSWA Level II) and instructed by DSC/DSWA Master Craftsman Neil Rippingale.