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John N. Pearce, former senior lecturer in historic preservation and director emeritus of the James Monroe Museum and Center for Historic Preservation, died Oct. 14, 2019, after a long illness.<\/p>\n

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John Pearce<\/p><\/div>\n

During 27 years of service at Mary Washington, Pearce taught courses in the Department of Historic Preservation, played a key role in developing the museum studies curriculum, and expanded and enhanced the James Monroe Museum.<\/p>\n

Pearce served on the boards of the Fredericksburg Area Museum, the Memorial Foundation of Germanna Colonies in Virginia, and the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.<\/p>\n

His many honors included the History Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, for his lifetime contribution to American history. He contributed articles to numerous publications and authored American Painting 1560-1913<\/em>, published in 1964 by McGraw-Hill.<\/p>\n

A son and a daughter survive him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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