Walnut Lane Bridge exhibition: 1908 -2008
Philadelphia PA (May 1 - December 31, 2008)
Building Bridges: Linking Lives and Communities May 1 – December 31, 2008 Philadelphia, PA – Cliveden of the National Trust presents Building Bridges: Linking Lives and Communities, an exhibition celebrating...
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Castle Hill National Historic Site of Canada 40th Anniversary
NL (May 15 - October 15, 2008)
Castle Hill National Historic Site of Canada celebrates its 40th anniversary! Located in 'Plaisance,' now known as Placentia, this National Historic Site commemorates the French presence in Newfoundland....
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Dallas Heritage Village July 2008 - April 2009
Dallas TX (July 1, 2008 - April 18, 2009)
2008 FALL “LIVING HISTORY” SEASON Fall Theme: “The People Choose: 1860 and 1900” Date: September 16 to December 30, 2008 Description: The political campaigns and debates...
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Guided Tour of Rochester, New York
Rochester NY (August 21, 2008 - August 31, 2009)
Rochester Tour hosts tours of Rochester's historic center daily. Tours leaves Washington Square at 11 AM and include two and a half hour guided walk. Old Rochesterville with its fascinating...
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Exhibition: Service in the City: Behind the Scenes in a Georgetown Home
Washington, DC DC (October 2, 2008 - October 2, 2009)
This October 2nd, on the eve of the museum’s 20th anniversary, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden will open its 1914 kitchen and refrigeration room to the public for the very first time. This opening...
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9th Annual Iowa Country School Preservation Conference
Ames IA (October 10-11, 2008)
The Country School is an American icon. Once ubiquitous across Iowa's landscape, one- two-room country schools are quickly disappearing. Although a few in Amish communities are still in educational...
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Renovate Roanoke: Education, Preservation, Celebration
Roanoke VA (October 10-11, 2008)
Do you have an old house or are you interested in home renovation? Then you don’t want to miss Renovate Roanoke! Keynote Speaker...
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Wright Way Pennsylvania: Fallingwater
Mill Run PA (October 11-14, 2008)
Enjoy autumn in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, with visits to masterwork Fallingwater and Usonian Kentuck Knob. Date: October 11-14 Cost: TBD
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Cemetery Preservation and Conservation Workshop
Keeseville NY (October 11, 2008)
Elizabethtown, N.Y. - The Adirondack History Center Museum (AHCM), Essex County Historical Society (ECHS), and Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), will present a cemetery preservation and conservation...
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Hearthstone Historic Homes Tour & Tea Garden
Appleton WI (October 11, 2008)
Explore one of Appleton, Wisconsin's most beautiful historic neighborhoods. Situated around one of the our oldest parks, the City Park neighborhood is a fascinating area full of home from the mid 19th...
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Randolph Friends Meeting House 250th Anniversary
Randolph NJ (October 11, 2008)
The 250th anniversary of the Randolph Friends Meeting House, Randolph Township, N.J., the oldest place of worship in Morris County, will be celebrated with an open house 2-5 p.m. Admission is free...
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Shake, Rattle & Roll: Seismic Retrofitting & Insuring Your Vintage Home
Portland OR (October 11, 2008)
You’ve been meaning to look into this! Come hear straightforward information on how to retrofit and insure your vintage home at this Architectural Heritage Center program. Speaker Steve Gemmell...
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Traditional Sheep Shearing and Woolly Tales in Upstate New York
Athens NY (October 11, 2008)
Fred DePaul, a notable sheep farmer, who hails from Vermont will come to Howard Hall Farm in Athens, N.Y. to demonstrate historic methods of sheep shearing on our flock of Shetland Sheep using techniques...
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Behind the Scenes Tour
Washington, DC DC (October 12, 2008)
Sunday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. Explore all the nooks and crannies of Tudor Place! This tour led by Director of Architectural and Landscape Conservation, Jana Shafagoj will feature a...
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APT Montréal 2008 Conference
Montréal QC (October 13-17, 2008)
The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is accepting registrations for its 40th Annual Conference scheduled for October 13–17, 2008 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Registration...
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National Recreation and Parks Association Annual Congress and Exposition
Baltimore MD (October 14-18, 2008)
We’re back on the East Coast! Baltimore is known as Charm City for a reason and we challenge you to get in on the fun of the 2008 NRPA Congress and Exposition - Join thousands of park and recreation...
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The Essential Training for Revitalizing Your Downtown or Commercial District
Washington DC (October 14-17, 2008)
Are you a Main Street volunteer or staff member new to Main Street? Or have you been leading your local program but want to more thoroughly understand the Main Street Four-Point Approach to commercial...
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Convergence of Interests: Oral History in the Digital Age
Pittsburgh PA (October 15-19, 2008)
Annual meeting of the Oral History Association, which seeks to bring together all persons interested in oral history as a way of collecting and interpreting human memories to foster knowledge and human...
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“Make Your Town a Hot Spot” - City Club Luncheon
Martinsburg WV (October 15, 2008)
Jeanne Mozier’s efforts in community building through promoting the arts, tourism and local economic development have led Berkeley Springs to many awards as a model small town in the new economy. ...
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Architecture Foundation of Oregon 2008 Honored Citizen Dinner
Portland OR (October 15, 2008)
Perhaps the year's grandest celebration of architecture in Oregon is AFO's annual Honored Citizen Dinner. Selected for their gifts to Oregon's built environment, be they professional, education, artistic,...
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Learn about Paint Colors for Old Houses - Acclaimed "Color Doctor" Offers Workshop in Richmond, VA
Richmond VA (October 15, 2008)
Color cards, fan decks and fabric swatches are meant to help you. But they can stress you with too many color choices. John Crosby Freeman--the Color Doctor-- can alleviate the intimidation...
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Out of Sight: Life and Work of Slaves and Servants in a Georgetown Home
Washington DC DC (October 15, 2008)
Wednesday, October 15 at 6:45 p.m. Join us for an informative lecture of the community of domestic workers, enslaved and free that lived and worked at Tudor Place. This lecture explores domestic...
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Stone Reconstruction 201: Architectural Ornament Carving with Intrinsic Jobsite Color Matching
Chicago IL (October 15, 2008)
New for Fall 2008! The U.S. Heritage Training Center is pleased to introduce the long awaited advanced workshops - requested by many of you who have attended our two day traditional lime mortar workshop....
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Architecture Study Tour
Denver CO (October 16-19, 2008)
The architecture world’s focus has turned to Denver in recent years, and Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is planning a Denver study tour October 16–19, 2008. Highlights include The Denver...
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Alaska Historical Society Annual Conference
Anchorage AK (October 16-18, 2008)
The Alaska Historical Society will hold the 2008 annual meeting and conference at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, October 16 - 18, 2008. The theme Alaska Visionaries: Seekers, Leaders, and Dreamers...
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Restoration & Renewal - Reshaping Sustainability
Montreal QC (October 16-17, 2008)
SYMPOSIUM: RESTORATION RENEWAL-RESHAPING SUSTAINABILITY - October 17th 18th Schedule: Day 1-8:30-4:30 pm, Thursday, October 16 Day 2-8:30-3:30 pm, Friday, October 17. Registration...
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Advanced Techniques in Matching Traditional Mortar, Stucco and Historic Concrete
Chicago IL (October 16, 2008)
Learn the trowel trade secrets that make repairs disappear! Gain the confidence to understand what you are looking at when it comes to building decay. Know how to specify the most appropriate materials...
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Preservation Works!
Berkeley CA (October 16, 2008)
1st in a series of 3 Autumn Lectures. $15 each/$40 the series. 7:30 pm
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The President's Theatre presents "Cold-Blooded at Cold Spring: The Third Trial"
Indianapolis IN (October 17-26, 2008)
The second original dramatization of "Cold Blooded at Cold Spring", written by James A. Trofatter, a local playwright, will re-create further evidence from the Nancy Clem murder trials in many rooms...
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17th Annual Craftsman Weekend
Pasadena CA (October 17-19, 2008)
Pasadena Heritage will present its annual Craftsman Weekend on October 17-19, 2008. Celebrating its 17th year this fall, Craftsman Weekend is the largest and most comprehensive salute to the Arts...
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The Stan Hywet Symposium
Akron OH (October 17-18, 2008)
Registration is now open for the first annual Stan Hywet Symposium. Join us as we explore the cultural, architectural and social history of America’s Industrial Revolution and the ensuing Gilded...
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2008 California Preservation Design Awards
Long Beach CA (October 18, 2008)
Please join us for an elegant dinner banquet to honor the award winners and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Preservation Design Awards!
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Historic Wilmington Foundation Gala 2008
Wilmington NC (October 18, 2008)
A Celebration of Coastal Treasures at Historic Orton Plantation. Historic Wilmington Foundation's 30th Annual Gala takes place in the extraordinary setting of the 1735 Orton...
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Landmark This! October Landmark Nomination Workshop
Seattle WA (October 18, 2008)
Are you struggling to understand Seattle’s historic preservation ordinance: grappling with the provisions of local zoning and Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, or seeking procedures for dealing with local...
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Riches of a City - Heritage Auction
Portland OR (October 18, 2008)
In October, as we gather for our 13th annual fundraising Auction, we look forward to a fantastic event in one of Portland’s most beautiful historic settings. The Heritage Auction is the most important...
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Walnut Lane Bridge State Marker Dedication & Unveiling
Philadelphia PA (October 18, 2008)
Building Bridges: State Marker Dedication Unveiling Philadelphia, (Germantown) PA – “When built it was not just a way across the Wissahickon, but a way forward into the new century,”...
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Wood in Historic Buildings
Victoria BC (October 20-25, 2008)
The purpose of this course is to develop your understanding of the characteristics, conservation challenges and remedial treatments of wood as used in variety of architectural applications and building...
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International Committee for Regional Museums Conference - Regional Museums in a Post Industrial Age
Pittsburgh and Johnstown PA (October 20-24, 2008)
The International Committee for Regional Museums (ICR) is coming to Pennsylvania. Co-hosts are the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations, the Western Pennsylvania Museum Council,...
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Mountain-Plains Museums Association 2008 Conference
Kansas City MO (October 20-24, 2008)
Go to http://www.mpma.net/Conferences.php for more information.
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Section 106 Essentials Training
Tulsa OK (October 20-21, 2008)
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation offers a two-day Section 106 Essentials Course designed for those who are new to Section 106 review or those who want a refresher on its basic operation. ...
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Preservation Conference 2008
Tulsa OK (October 21-26, 2008)
Check the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website for more details - http://www.nthpconference.org.
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Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series: "The Tiffany Touch"
Indianapolis IN (October 23, 2008)
Donna Climenhage, curator at the Morse Museum, will present the life and works of Louis Comfort Tiffany and exquisite Tiffany items from the museum collection. "The Tiffany Touch" exhibit will remain...
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All Hallows Eve: A 19th Century Halloween
Naperville IL (October 24-25, 2008)
Leaping from the pages of 19th century gothic horror novels and from the screaming tabloid headlines of long ago, characters of the past haunt the grounds of Naper Settlement during All Hallows Eve: A...
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Vintage Maymont - Eleventh Annual Auction of Travel, Wine Entertainment and Culinary Treasures
Richmond VA (October 24, 2008)
At this premier auction, participants can expect an exciting evening with a high spirited crowd and extraordinary items up for bid including unique vacation packages, fine wines, beautiful artwork and...
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Decatur Old House Fair
Decatur GA (October 25, 2008)
The Decatur Old House Fair will be held on Ocotber 25, 2008. This event is intended to help owners of historic houses learn the best practices for maintaining and improving their old house. ...
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Rail-Volution: Building Communities with Transit
San Francisco CA (October 26-29, 2008)
Rail~Volution 2008, a national transit and livability conference, provides a perfect opportunity to apply new approaches and lessons learned in your own community. Rail~Volution offers something for...
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HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR
LOS ANGELES CA (October 26, 2008)
On Sunday, October 26, 2008, The Grier Musser Museum will have a HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR FROM 1:00 TO 4:00pm. The celebrate this occasion with ghost, goblins, and witches. The entire museum will...
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Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations 2008 Annual Conference
Seattle WA (October 28-31, 2008)
The AMPO Annual Conference is for MPO directors and staff, Policy Board Elected Officials, and those individuals or organizations (local, state, federal, consultants) that work with MPOs. To view the...
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Portland, Oregon Historic Preservation Needs Assessment Meetings
Portland OR (October 29, 2008)
Lost any good buildings lately? Concerned your neighborhood is losing its character? Beginning in October, 2008, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation with support from the National Trust, will...
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The 1868 Earthquake on the Hayward Fault
Berkeley CA (October 30, 2008)
2nd in a series of 3 Autumn Lectures. $15/$40 the series. 7:30 This is the 140th anniversary of the last "Big One" on the Hayward Fault. Richard Schwartz will present first-hand accounts of people...
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Halloween Movie Night at the Architectural Heritage Center
Portland OR (October 31, 2008)
Join us at the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) on Halloween night for a special showing of one of the greatest haunted house films ever made. Academy Award winning director Robert Wise (The Sound...
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Old Pasadena Walking Tour
Pasadena CA (November 1, 2008)
Pasadena Heritage hosts tours of Pasadena’s historic Old Pasadena quarterly on the first Saturday of the month. Tours begin at 9:00 am and include a slide presentation and a 90-minute guided walk. Old...
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Working with Tile: Steve Moon and Rick Sever
Seattle WA (November 1, 2008)
Historic Seattle is pleased to partner with Rejuvenation, whose mission is "To passionately preserve and enhance the beauty and integrity found in older homes and buildings.” Lectures, question and...
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Film Exhibition in the 21st Century: Programming Forum for Historic Theatres
Ann Arbor MI (November 2-4, 2008)
The League of Historic American Theatres announces the next in its series of professional development/networking forums to celebrate best practices in preserving and sustaining historic...
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Election Day: LIVE from Delaware St.
Indianapolis IN (November 4, 2008)
The President's Theatre presents "LIVE from Delaware St. 1888" re-enactment on the house tours. Adults $9; children (ages 5 to 17) $4
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Ohio's Preservation Conference
Columbus OH (November 6-7, 2008)
Ohio’s Preservation Conference will take place on November 6-7 at the Ohio Historical Center, located at the intersection of I-71 and 17th Avenue on the near North side of Columbus. Preservation...
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Out of Sight: Life and Work of Slaves and Servants in a Georgetown Home
Washington, DC DC (November 7, 2008)
Friday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. In addition to six generations of Peter family members, Tudor Place was also home to domestic workers, enslaved and free. This tour explores domestic service...
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Reproduction Tile Demonstration
Seattle WA (November 8, 2008)
Join us on a field trip to Tile Restoration Center, the leading studio for the reproduction of historic early 20th century tile. The studio was founded by Marie Glasse Tapp who was inspired by request...
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South Campus Churches Walking Tour
Berkeley CA (November 8, 2008)
Walking Tour led by Susan Cerny Berkeley Historical Society *South of Campus Churches* - November 8, led by Susan Cerny 10 AM to Noon. Members $8; Non-members $10. BHS members season pass...
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L.A. NOIR-chitecture: A hard-boiled tour through the historic city
Los Angeles CA (November 9, 2008)
Join us as we explore the literary and cinematic landscape of Los Angeles noir. This special one-day tour will feature historic locations from the work of Los Angeles-based noir authors such...
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L.A. NOIR-chitecture: A hard-boiled tour through the historic city
Los Angeles CA (November 9, 2008)
This one-time-only event is a hard-boiled tour through the historic city on Sunday, November 9 from 10 a.m.- 4p.m.It explores seven historic sites from Los Angeles noir fiction and film, from the Formosa...
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New England Museum Association (NEMA) Annual Conference
Warwick RI (November 12-14, 2008)
Join us for the 2008 NEMA Annual Conference in Warwick, conveniently located between Providence--a renaissance city of fine museums, galleries and culinary delights--and the cultural splendor of Newport....
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Portland, Oregon Historic Preservation Needs Assessment Meetings
Portland OR (November 12, 2008)
Lost any good buildings lately? Concerned your neighborhood is losing its character? Beginning in October, 2008, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation with support from the National Trust, will...
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Preservation: The Ultimate in Recycling (30th Anniversary Celebration: An Evening with Richard Moe)
Los Angeles CA (November 12, 2008)
Help celebrate the Conservancy’s thirtieth anniversary at a talk and reception with Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This special event at downtown's Los Angeles...
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The Value of History: Twentieth Century Silver Collecting
Washington, DC DC (November 12, 2008)
Wednesday, November12 at 6:45 p.m. Leading silver scholar and collector, Jennifer Goldsborough, provides a review of the processes used over time to make silver objects, how it is decorated,...
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Second Wave of Modernism (Chicago Architecture Foundation)
Chicago IL (November 13-15, 2008)
The central motivation of the conference is in-depth consideration of the reappearance of modernist tendencies in current landscape architectural practices. If the first wave of modernism...
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Second Wave of Modernism in Landscape Architecture in America
Chicago IL (November 13-15, 2008)
This conference will look at where Modernist ideas in landscape architectural practice are today. Presenters will explore this topic by showcasing the works of leading landscape architecture and garden...
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The Influence of Japanese Art on Design
Berkeley CA (November 13, 2008)
The last in a series of 3 Autumn Lectures. $15/$40 the series. 7:30 Hannah Sigur will discuss the influence of Japanese art on American design and architecture, beginning with the Centennial...
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Portland, Oregon Historic Preservation Needs Assessment Meetings
Portland OR (November 18, 2008)
Lost any good buildings lately? Concerned your neighborhood is losing its character? Beginning in October, 2008, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation with support from the National Trust, will...
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Victorian Christmas
Appleton WI (November 19, 2008 - January 10, 2009)
Experience the warm glow of the electroliers as they reflect off the Victorian style Christmas decorations at the first home in the world lit by hydroelectricity. Hearthstone Historic House Museum's award...
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Greenbuild International Conference
Boston MA (November 19-21, 2008)
Boston - the historic cradle of the American Revolution, home to innovations that have far-reaching impact and the perfect place to celebrate Greenbuild 2008’s theme of “Revolutionary Green: Innovations...
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Repointing and Rebuilding with Lime Mortars
Chicago IL (November 19-20, 2008)
The most popular workshop, 10 years running. The Repointing and Rebuilding with Traditional Lime Mortar Workshop has delivered the most complete information and the most up-to-date research on the use...
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Portland, Oregon Historic Preservation Needs Assessment Meetings
Portland OR (November 19, 2008)
Lost any good buildings lately? Concerned your neighborhood is losing its character? Beginning in October, 2008, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation with support from the National Trust, will...
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Portland, Oregon Historic Preservation Needs Assessment Meetings
Portland OR (November 20, 2008)
Lost any good buildings lately? Concerned your neighborhood is losing its character? Beginning in October, 2008, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation with support from the National Trust, will...
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National Museum of American History Will Open November 21, 2008
Washington DC (November 21, 2008)
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open its doors to the public Friday, Nov. 21, providing a new look at the almost 200-year-old Star-Spangled Banner and a rare chance to see...
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Los Angeles Conservancy's 30th Anniversary Gala at Bullocks Wilshire
Los Angeles CA (November 22, 2008)
Opened in 1929, the elegant Art Deco Bullocks Wilshire department store quickly became the city’s premier shopping destination for generations of Angelenos. After the store closed in 1993, the...
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Candlelight Christmas Tour of the Shriver House
Gettysburg PA (November 29 - December 20, 2008)
Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those left at home. See how Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated...
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2008 DeLand, FL, Holiday Tour of Historic Homes
DeLand FL (December 6-7, 2008)
Biannual tour of historic homes in Old DeLand, sponsored by the West Volusia Historical Society. This year's tour features eight restored homes, never before open to the public, located in the...
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New Bedford Preservation Society's 17th Annual Holiday House Tour
New Bedford MA (December 6-7, 2008)
The tour has become an annual tradition in the city and is the perfect way to welcome in the holiday season. The popular Candlelight Tour will be held on Saturday, the 6th, from 4 to 8 p.m. ...
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15th Annual Holiday House Tour
Islip NY (December 7, 2008)
Several historically/architecturally interesting homes, decorated for the holidays, will be showcased. Costumed tour guides will greet you at each home. Reception: live entertainment,...
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Tea & Tour for Christmas
Cambridge OH (December 7, 2008)
Annual Christmas Tea Tour with SANTA! As a special invitation we are open to the public the first Sunday in December from 1-4 PM. So come celebrate the season at the Colonel Taylor Inn BB. ...
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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR
LOS ANGELES CA (December 7, 2008)
On Sunday, December 7, 2008, the Grier Musser Museum will have their Christmas House Tour from 1 to 5:00pm. The museum celebrates a festive traditional Victorian holdiay, and the entire museum...
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The Present and Future of Park Planning & Design
Sausalito CA (December 9-11, 2008)
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) is pleased to announce that they have joined the National Park Service, University of Virginia, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the George Wright...
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The Present and Future of Park Planning & Design
Sausalito CA (December 9-11, 2008)
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) is pleased to announce that they have joined the National Park Service, University of Virginia, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the George Wright...
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Repointing and Rebuilding with Lime Mortars
Chicago IL (December 10-11, 2008)
The most popular workshop, 10 years running. The Repointing and Rebuilding with Traditional Lime Mortar Workshop has delivered the most complete information and the most up-to-date research on the use...
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Christmas Memories
Naperville IL (December 12-14, 2008)
Experience a picture-perfect 19th century holiday celebration with musical entertainment, horse-drawn rides, costumed villagers, beautifully decorated historic homes, a gingerbread village contest and...
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Holidays: LIVE Family Christmas at the President's Home
Indianapolis IN (December 13, 2008)
The President's Theatre presents re-enactments on the house tours. Adults $9; children (ages 5 to 17) $4
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Old Northwood's 2008 Candelight Tour
West Palm Beach FL (December 27, 2008)
Old Northwood welcomes you to our neighborhood and wants you to discover the history and renaissance of this coastal neighborhood as you tour some of our finest historic homes. Historic Old...
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"A Candlelight Evening on Delaware St."
Indianapolis IN (December 29, 2008)
Annual pre-New Year's evening of progressive historic home tours and dining, hosted by the Harrison Home in cooperation with other vintage mansions on the Old Northside. 5.30 - 9.30 p.m. Reservations...
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Repointing and Rebuilding with Lime Mortars
Chicago IL (January 14-15, 2009)
The most popular workshop, 10 years running. The Repointing and Rebuilding with Traditional Lime Mortar Workshop has delivered the most complete information and the most up-to-date research on the use...
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8th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth - Building Safe, Healthy & Livable Communities
Albuquerque NM (January 22-24, 2009)
The New Partners for Smart Growth Conference has grown significantly since it began several years ago — increasing in scope, attendance, and prestige — and is now considered to be the "premier" smart...
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"Romance and Remembrance"
Indianapolis IN (February 14, 2009)
A romantic evening of Victorian love letters, poetry and readings at the President Benjamin Harrison Home, followed by dinner at the Indianapolis Propylaeum.
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Stone Reconstruction 101: How to Specify, Mix, Match and Apply Stone Repair Mortar
Chicago IL (February 16-17, 2009)
The success of any stone reconstruction relies heavily on the specification and the application of the stone repair mortar. If you are a specifier or applicator of stone repair mortars, this workshop...
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President's Day at the Benjamin Harrison Home
Indianapolis IN (February 16, 2009)
Opening of the 2009 Exhibit "William Henry Harrison: Tippecanoe and History, Too" and "LIVE on Delaware St. 1898", a re-enactment tour of the historic home. The 2009 exhibit will explore William...
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Stone Reconstruction 201: Architectural Ornament Carving with Intrinsic Jobsite Color Matching
Chicago IL (February 18, 2009)
New for Fall 2008! The U.S. Heritage Training Center is pleased to introduce the long awaited advanced workshops - requested by many of you who have attended our two day traditional lime mortar workshop....
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Advanced Techniques in Matching Traditional Mortar, Stucco and Historic Concrete
Chicago IL (February 19, 2009)
Learn the trowel trade secrets that make repairs disappear! Gain the confidence to understand what you are looking at when it comes to building decay. Know how to specify the most appropriate materials...
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Historic Preservation Symposium, Center for Heritage Conservation at Texas A&M University
College Station TX (February 27-28, 2009)
Texas AM University's College of Architecture is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Center for Heritage Conservation Symposium entitled Building on Green - Sustainability and Preservation....
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Benjamin Harrison Day
Indianapolis IN (March 4, 2009)
Special recognition of the anniversary of President Harrison's inauguration.
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Victorian Theatre by Candlelight: "The Victorian Vaudeville Variety Show"
Indianapolis IN (March 17 - May 3, 2009)
Five different surprises in three different rooms of the President's Mansion, each a fun-filled performance. Showtimes: 8 p.m. April 17-18, 24-25, and May 1-3. Cost: $18 per person;...
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Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens
Savannah GA (March 26-29, 2009)
Savannah houses the nation's most valuable living collection of 18th and 19th century architecture. Founded by General James Oglethorpe in 1733, Georgia's colonial capital now encompasses six Historic...
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National Main Streets Conference
Chicago IL (March 30 - April 2, 2009)
What are the tech tools Main Street programs need to succeed in the 21st century? The 2009 conference will focus on the use of technology to implement all four points of the Main Street approach. Call...
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Society of Architectural Historians Annual Meeting
Pasadena CA (April 1-5, 2009)
The Society of Architectural Historians is looking forward to hosting the 62nd Annual meeting April 1-5, 2009 in beautiful Pasadena, California. During each of our three visits to begin the planning...
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National Council on Public History 2009 Annual Meeting
Providence RI (April 2-5, 2009)
Recognizing Providence, Rhode Island’s legacy of global connections, dissent, activism, and innovation, the 2009 NCPH Program Committee invites proposals that explore how expansive visions have shaped...
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Historic Garden Week in Virginia
Various Locations VA (April 18-25, 2009)
Spanning the mid-17th century to the early 21st, Historic Garden Week in Virginia opens more than 200 of Virginia’s finest private homes and gardens on tours across the Commonwealth April...
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Primary Day at the President Benjamin Harrison Home
Indianapolis IN (May 5, 2009)
"LIVE from Delaware St. 1898" re-enactment on the house tours.
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"Stroll Into Spring" Progressive Dinner
Indianapolis IN (May 8, 2009)
Six courses at six historic mansions on the Old Northside. 5.30 - 9.30 p.m. $70 per person. Reservations required; call the Morris-Butler House Museum at 317.636.5409.
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Florida Trust for Historic Preservation 2009 Conference
Palm Beach FL (May 13-16, 2009)
2009 is Palm Beach County’s Centennial and the County looks forward to showcasing its many historic resources such as the 1916 Courthouse to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation! You...
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Facade Repointing at The Speaker's House - International Hands-on Workshop
Trappe PA (May 17-30, 2009)
The project to repoint the Speaker’s House façade is as much about creating jobs as it is about saving an important historic building. Although this masonry house may not be one of the structures whose...
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American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works' 37th Annual Meeting
Los Angeles CA (May 19-22, 2009)
The theme for AIC’s 2009 Annual Meeting is Conservation 2.0—New Directions. This theme will highlight the ways in which emerging technologies will affect the conservation field. The general session...
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CNU 17: Experiencing the New Urbanism: The Convenient Remedy
Denver CO (June 10-13, 2009)
The annual Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is the leading venue for new urbanist networking, collaboration, and education. CNU members come from far and wide to discuss development practices and public...
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2009 Vernacular Architecture Forum Conference in Butte, Montana
(June 11-13, 2009)
Join us in Butte! The conferernce will include Butte Day, and loop tours to Anaconda, Bannock, and Virginia City National Historic Landmarks, Helena and Philipsburg, the ghost towns of Elkhorn and...
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15th Annual Wicket World of Croquet
Indianapolis IN (June 13, 2009)
Join the 15th Annual Wicket World of Croquet hosted by the President Benjamin Harrison Home. This tournament provides funds for educational programs and restoration at the museum. We hope you will join...
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2009 Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference
Phoenix AZ (June 18-20, 2009)
The Arizona Preservation Foundation, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona Department of Commerce’s Main Street Program, and the City of Phoenix invite you to join them at the 7th Annual...
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2009 Historic Preservation Conference: Arguing for Preservation - Building A Case For Communities
Phoenix AZ (June 18-20, 2009)
The Arizona Preservation Foundation, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona Department of Commerce’s Main Street Program, and the City of Phoenix invite you to join them at the 7th Annual...
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Naturalization Ceremony at the President Benjamin Harrison Home
Indianapolis IN (July 3, 2009)
Summer naturalization ceremony for people who have qualified for U.S. citizenship.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Preservation Conference 2009
Nashville TN (October 6-11, 2009)
Check the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website for more details - http://www.nthpconference.org.
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