Historic Preservation Workshops for Homeowners

Posted by on July 28, 2006

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Patrick Hauck, 215-546.1146 x4
patrick@preservationalliance.com

HOMEOWNER WORKSHOPS SET FOR SEPTEMBER
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce two upcoming series of workshops in September for the owners of historic homes. The series are being presented in collaboration with Cliveden of the National Trust, the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Germantown Historical Society and the Fairmount Park Historic Trust. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the best practices for research, restoration and maintenance of historic homes. These workshops are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required.

LECTURE WORKSHOPS AT CLIVEDEN
Researching the History of Your Home
-Wednesday September 6 at 7:00 PM
Painting Your Historic House
-Wednesday September 13 at 7:00 PM
Energy Efficiency in Historic Houses
-Wednesday September 20 at 7:00 PM
Ornamental Plaster
-Wednesday September 27 at 7:00 PM

Lecture Workshops Location: Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue
(Workshops at carriage house: enter property through the gate at Cliveden and Morton Streets)

NEW!! ?HANDS ON? WORKSHOPS IN WEST FAIRMOUNT PARK
Repairing Historic Windows
-Thursday September 7 at 6:30 PM
Making Wood Repairs
-Thursday September 14 at 6:30 PM
Maintaining Historic Porches
-Thursday September 21 at 6:30 PM
Masonry and Pointing
-Thursday September 28 at 6:30 PM

Hands-On Workshops Location:
The Sheep Barn, Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Inc.
2020 Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
(For directions contact the Alliance, or visit our website at http://www.preservationalliance.com)

To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck,
Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at 215-546-1146 x4 or
patrick@preservationalliance.com.