Preservation Louisville Announces Hands on History Workshop

May is National Historic Preservation Month, the perfect time to introduce 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 ares 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.

The series gets underway Saturday, May 8 with “Preservation is Green: The Anatomy of a Historic Home,” presented by Gary Kleier, AIA.

WHEN: 2nd Saturday of the month from May-November 1pm-4pm

WHERE: The Brennan House Historic Home, 631 S. 5th Street, Louisville

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