Become a Preservation Enthusiast with our May NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH WORKSHOPS!
OTPA is proud to offer a month’s worth of workshops, open to the community, free of charge! No RSVP is needed, choose your favorites to attend according to your interests and schedule, one or all!
PRESERVATION 101
SUNDAY, MAY 4 11:30am – 12:30pm
PITCHER PARK – 204 S. Cambridge, Orange
Curious about historic preservation? Join us as we kick off National Historic Preservation Month exploring strategies & challenges maintaining & advocating for historic homes and landmarks, here in Old Towne. Tour the Pitcher Park museum, following the presentation. Become a preservation enthusiast! (Limited to 50 people)
HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th 10:00am – 12:00 noon
HART PARK Bandshell – 701 S. Glassell, Orange
Come to this hands-on workshop learning the proper techniques for cleaning and maintaining historic markers, in our community, while exploring their significance in shaping our community of Orange. Visit with our Mayor and other historians of Old Towne. (Cleaning supplies provided – no limit on attendees)
LOST & FOUND – DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF YOUR HOME
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st 5:30pm – 6:30pm
and
THURSDAY MAY 22nd 11:00am – 12:00 noon
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY & HISTORY CENTER – 407 E. Chapman, Orange
Discover secrets of your home, learn how to trace past owners, uncover architectural changes, and find historical records that reveal the stories behind your home’s walls. A tour of the History Center and presentation, by an archivist, is included in this presentation. (Limited to 25 people per session)
FOUNDATIONS, FRAMES, and FOLIAGE
SATURDAY, MAY 31 10:00am – 12:00 noon
PLAY COFFEE ORANGE (Historic Wells Fargo bldg.) – 101 E. Chapman, Orange
Whether you’re preserving original features or making era appropriate updates, this hands-on workshop will cover the essentials of foundation care, period appropriate landscaping, and restoration techniques. This workshop will be held in the upstairs area of the historic building. (Limited to 40 people)
SUNDAY, MAY 4 11:30am – 12:30pm
PITCHER PARK – 204 S. Cambridge, Orange
Curious about historic preservation? Join us as we kick off National Historic Preservation Month exploring strategies & challenges maintaining & advocating for historic homes and landmarks, here in Old Towne. Tour the Pitcher Park museum, following the presentation. Become a preservation enthusiast! (Limited to 50 people)
HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th 10:00am – 12:00 noon
HART PARK Bandshell – 701 S. Glassell, Orange
Come to this hands-on workshop learning the proper techniques for cleaning and maintaining historic markers, in our community, while exploring their significance in shaping our community of Orange. Visit with our Mayor and other historians of Old Towne. (Cleaning supplies provided – no limit on attendees)
LOST & FOUND – DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF YOUR HOME
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st 5:30pm – 6:30pm
and
THURSDAY MAY 22nd 11:00am – 12:00 noon
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY & HISTORY CENTER – 407 E. Chapman, Orange
Discover secrets of your home, learn how to trace past owners, uncover architectural changes, and find historical records that reveal the stories behind your home’s walls. A tour of the History Center and presentation, by an archivist, is included in this presentation. (Limited to 25 people per session)
FOUNDATIONS, FRAMES, and FOLIAGE
SATURDAY, MAY 31 10:00am – 12:00 noon
PLAY COFFEE ORANGE (Historic Wells Fargo bldg.) – 101 E. Chapman, Orange
Whether you’re preserving original features or making era appropriate updates, this hands-on workshop will cover the essentials of foundation care, period appropriate landscaping, and restoration techniques. This workshop will be held in the upstairs area of the historic building. (Limited to 40 people)
Contact us with any questions at [email protected]
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