Danielle Keperling

Danielle Groshong-Keperling has worked full-time in the restoration industry since 2001, but her education in the traditional trades, construction industry, and historical preservation was built from an early age through her Father's work in the traditional trades and her Mother's love of historic architecture. Now, with Jonathan (an artisan craftsman in his own right), her partner in business and life, they work together to help historic building owners restore and preserve their piece of our built history.

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Christina Butler of Butler Preservation

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Christina Butler of Butler Preservation.  Christina is a preservationist, contractor, and a full professor at the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, SC.  Danielle and Christina discussed the benefits of having both formal education and hands on experience when approaching restoration …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Sarah Ward of Ward Architecture + Preservation

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Sarah Ward of Ward Architecture + Preservation.  Danielle and Sarah spoke about how to balance the preservation of historic homes while keeping the client’s vision in mind, and how to keep the client’s vision in mind while maintaining the integrity of the historic …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Shauntee Daniels of the Baltimore National Heritage Area

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Shauntee Daniels, Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area. Danielle and Shauntee discussed heritage tourism, the experience of going to a place and becoming a part of the story, allowing the tourists to experience the culture that existed at one time in …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Molly Ricks of Baltimore Heritage

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Molly Ricks of Baltimore Heritage. Danielle and Molly talked about how preservation serves people and communities, and how preservation outreach has changed (for good!) through the pandemic. Listen to the episode and learn more about Baltimore Heritage’s programs. You can contact Molly via …

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Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Ellie Isaacs of Landmark Preservation Consulting

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Ellie Isaacs of Landmark Preservation Consulting. Danielle and Ellie discussed why it’s important to prioritize project work to account for funding, and how educating clients on care and maintenance is critical to long term preservation efforts. Ellie also discussed some of her favorite …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Nicholas De Neff of the Hometown History Podcast

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Nicholas De Neff, lead writer for the Hometown History Podcast. Danielle and Nicholas discussed the importance of storytelling in place,  and how the way a story is told can influence legacy. You can contact Nick via email at Nick@itsarclightmedia.com Hometown History is produced …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Liz Waytkus of Docomomo US

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement for nearly 25 years. Danielle and Liz discussed the importance of local, state, …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Taylor Voltz of Preservation Destination

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation podcast Danielle spoke with Taylor Voltz, host of the Preservation Destination podcast. Hailing from North Atlanta, Taylor moved to New Orleans in 2009 to pursue a graduate degree in Historic Preservation from Tulane University. She developed a passion for preservation while earning her undergraduate degree in American …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Steve Jordan of Pain in the Glass

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast Danielle spoke with Steve Jordan of Pain in the Glass.  Danielle and Steve discussed the advantages of marketing even when business is booming, the evolution of preservation, and the labor shortage currently affecting the preservation trades.  You can find Steve’s business and his books online at: …

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Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Abbie Samson of Samson Historical

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Abbie Samson, of Samson Historical. Samson Historical is a provider of 18th Century reproductions. Abbie told us about the range of products offered by Samson Historical and how they can help customers find time appropriate items. You can find Samson Historical’s full catalog …

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