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Historic Preservation 101 Workshop

  • Parish Hall of Grace Episcopal Church 106 Lowell Street Manchester, NH, 03101 United States (map)

Is there a historic landmark in your community in need of rehabilitation but you just don’t know where to begin? Let us help!

Join representatives of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance (NHPA), the Division of Historical Resources (DHR), and the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) for a workshop highlighting the major issues of a typical municipal or nonprofit historic rehabilitation project. Topics to be discussed include:

Learning about your resource, Exploring eligibility/listing, Archaeology, Putting together a team, Board/committee development, Planning, Working with consultants and contractors, Developing a scope of work, Community engagement/outreach, Fundraising and grant writing, Stewardship

Whether you are keen to start work this year, or just exploring options for the future, this presentation will help you develop a successful historic preservation project.

Presenters, including NHPA’s Andrew Cushing, DHR’s Nadine Miller, and LCHIP’s Elizabeth Colburn and George Born, will include time for your questions.

Refreshments will be served. 

15-minute one-on-one slots are also available from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. following the workshop for groups interested in conversations specific to your project.

To register, email EColburn@lchip.org. Please include “PRESERVATION 101” in the subject line.

If you wish to schedule a one-on-one, please include that in the body of the email.

Earlier Event: November 16
Old Plaster Repair Using Modern Materials
Later Event: March 4
Historic Preservation 101 Workshop