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Events
Education is an important part of our mission as a Heritage Center. Preservation Louisville offers several unique educational opportunities and events throughout the year targeting a wide range of demographics.
Hands on History
Preservation Louisville introduces a new educational series designed to give participants an in-depth look at various preservation issues and methods of maintaining and preserving historic buildings. Called Hands on History, Preservation Louisville is co-sponsoring this lecture series along with the Metro Louisville Historic Landmarks Commission and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office. Hands on History programs are presented with support from The Brown-Forman Corporation.
Throughout the series, participants will learn practical, hands-on techniques for working with original materials and finishes to maintain, restore and preserve historic elements such as plaster, woodwork, gutters, roofing and masonry. Adapting “green” concepts for historic structures and historically appropriate landscaping will also be explored
Preservation Louisville, Inc. is offering Do you live in or maintain a historic home? Preservation Louisville, Inc. is co-sponsoring Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshops. These workshops will be held quarterly and meant to help property owner learn how to utilize the historic preservation tax credit. Preservation Louisville along with the Kentucky Heritage Council will work with the workshop participants on how to properly finish the three part application for the historic preservation tax credit. Advance registration is required! This is a hands-on, active learning workshop and class size is limited! Please register online here or call (502) 540-5146. WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. July 17th, 2010 Registration Fee $25 WHERE: The Brennan House Historic Home The Brennan House (1868) is a Victorian mansion in downtown Louisville that is filled with an entirely original family collection. It is listed on the National Register and is a local landmark. The building is the headquarters of Preservation Louisville, Inc. a 501 (C)(3) charitable non-profit organization. WHY: The purpose of the workshops is to help property owners through the process associated with the historic preservation tax credit SPONSORED BY: Preservation Louisville, Inc. and the Kentucky Heritage Council For more information please contact: |
For a brief overview and related images of some of our past events please visit our Past Events Gallery |
