FW: Kansas Historical Society - 2025 Kansas Preservation Conference and An Evening with Cheap Old Houses

[Katrina Ringler [KSHS]]

 

Join us for the Kansas Preservation Conference and An Evening with Cheap Old Houses     Kansas Preservation Conference Wednesday, May 7 - Friday, May 9, 2025 The Beacon and other Topeka venues Full conference registration: $105   Wednesday, April 30, is the last day to register for the 2025 Kansas Preservation Conference! The conference is a chance for preservationists, historians, architects, and enthusiasts to connect, learn, and explore Kansas history with people from across the state. Conference sessions and events will primarily be at The Beacon. Other trainings, tours, and receptions will be held at the Kansas Historical Society, Kansas State Capitol, Curtis House, and City of Topeka Holliday Building.    Schedule highlights:       Wednesday, May 7: ·     Main Street and Certified Local Government training (costs $20 to register for this training only) ·     Hands-on window workshop ·     Kansas State Capitol dome tours ·     Welcome reception at the Curtis House   Thursday, May 8: ·     Sessions on the state of preservation in Kansas, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions’ Messaging Guide, and cutting-edge technology ·     Andrew Gustafson, curator of interpretation for the Johnson County Museum, will deliver the keynote on the museum's 2022 special exhibit, Redlined: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation ·     Behind the scenes tours of the Kansas State Archives and Kansas Museum of History ·     African American history of Topeka bus tour   Friday, May 9: ·     Sessions on tax credits, social media, and AI applications ·     Preservation advocacy panel featuring Russ Carnahan, president of Preservation Action and former U.S. representative from Missouri ·     Kansas Preservation Alliance (KPA) annual awards ceremony luncheon   View the full conference schedule and register     An Evening with Cheap Old Houses 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 The Beacon - 420 SW 9th Street, Topeka Free admission; no registration required   Interested in historic home renovations? Then don't miss An Evening with Cheap Old Houses featuring Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein. As founders of the social media phenomenon @cheapoldhouses, authors of the similarly titled book, and hosts of the HGTV series Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?, the couple has prompted many to embrace the charm and potential of historic properties This event is free and open to the public so property holders, aspiring homeowners, and admirers of historic architecture can benefit from the stories, inspiration, and insights shared. The book and merchandise will also be available for purchase.   Photo courtesy of Stephanie Munguia for Cheap Old Houses

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