WORKSHOPS
Upcoming Workshops
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LEAD PAINT: The Hazard in Brief and HD Decisions
Lead paint is a real hazard, potentially causing irreversible changes in vulnerable children – and adults – but it is a hazard that can be avoided and abated with minimal changes to a historic property. Learn about the basics of lead hazards, simple steps to minimize the hazard and the requirements and expectations of a HUD lead hazard grant award in your town. What are the issues to be considered for a Historic District Commission to make a fair decision about window replacement, additional siding and other exterior changes triggered by an identified lead paint hazard?
September 28, 2023
1:00 PM in Eastern Time
A Deep Dive into TCPs and National Register Listed Archaeological Sites in Michigan
While Michigan has over 25,000 documented archaeological sites, less than one percent are National Register of Historic Places listed. Join Senior Archaeologist, Sarah Surface-Evans, for a discussion about SHPO efforts to increase the representation of archaeological sites and Traditional Cultural Places on the National Register.
October 26, 2023
1:00 PM in Eastern Time
Practical Preservation Workshops
These workshops are designed to educate historic home owners and commercial building owners on the benefits of historic preservation. The participants will gain a profound understanding of restoration techniques and methods, at the same time, discovering invaluable ways to save money.
Workshop participants will gain the knowledge and skills they need to perform masterful restorations as well as a greater appreciation for the cost-effectiveness of historic preservation.
- Don’t pass up the opportunity to learn the valuable trades of:
- Building Assessment 101
- General Maintenance for Historic Buildings
- Masonry Maintenance and Repair
- Plaster and Stucco Repair
- Porch Repair
- Weatherization
- Window Restoration and Repair
Understanding Preservation Practices
- Historic Preservation can be confusing.
- What do designations mean?
- How do I research my historic property?
- Are there incentives to rehab and preserve?
- Understanding Historic Designations
- Researching Your Historic Building
- Preservation Incentives For Nonprofits and Communities
Realtor Education Workshop
Join the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for this workshop to equip Realtors and real estate professionals with tools to help market and sell older homes. Learn how to communicate the value of owning a historic property to your clientele!
Continuing Education: The workshop offers two elective CE credit hours.
- Topics include:
- Different Types of Historic Designation
- Historic Districts and Property Values
- Current Market Trends
- Identifying Historic Architectural Styles
- Researching Historic Information
- Marketing Historic Buildings
For more information, please call us at 517.371.8080
or e-mail us at Info@mhpn.org