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Join Young Planners Group and Heritage Young Professionals in their 2nd joint professional mixer. Meet and mingle with young professionals a in different but related field in the Historic Empress of China restaurant in San Francisco's China Town. The San Francisco

A popular form of street art is coming to Lansing on Friday, May 31, when the Michigan Historical Museum will be the site of a “yarn bombing.” The museum is seeking knitting enthusiasts from around the state to participate

To register, go to www.active.com and use keyword: “Amazing Preservation

We are excited to return to the Soap Factory in Minneapolis again this year for our fourth annual, (Anti)Wrecking Ball. Once again, we are making the (Anti)Wrecking Ball a FREE event! Come on out, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in

3RD ANNUAL PRESERVATION PARTY to benefit the Seven to Save Fund, Preservation Society of Charleston Saturday, April 27, 7pm, Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St., Charleston, SC One of the best Charleston fundraisers of the year, this is an event not to be

Rescue Party, benefitting our Endangered Places program, lets you choose your fun: iron chef-style mixology competition, art show, live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences, dancing to the Impalas, and lavish hors d’oeuvres prepared by Indiana Landmarks Center’s five house caterers. We

Mark your calendars for this year’s Mad Hatter Affair, the annual dinner-dance at The Woodlands, in Falmouth, on Saturday, May 4, 2013. This is the biggest fundraiser for MHS, so we hope you’ll be able to attend and show

Don't miss this exciting downtown architectural scavenger hunt complete with costumed teams, trivia questions, and urban challenges at historic locations within the city! This is a scavenger hunt like no other that will test your knowledge of San Antonio architecture

Did you cheer for Downton Abbey’s 1920s cricket match? Then you will really cheer when you attend our 1760s cricket match played at Bacon’s Castle. There will be costumed interpreters playing this great ancient sport with period-correct sporting equipment to

Historic Happy Hour Preservation Durham Alley 26 Thursday, April 18,

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Museum of History and Industry's Compass Café for a lively discussion about history. Grab a cup of coffee – or glass of wine – and enjoy learning about the

UVA Reception at Society of Architectural Historian’s Meeting Buffalo Friday, April 12, 2013 6 -8 PM The Market Arcade, 617 Main Street (only 1 block from hotel), Buffalo, NY 14203 Hosted by Clinton Brown Company Architecture Department of Architectural History, and School of Architecture,

The American Sign Museum 2013 is now open. The auction will run from March 16, 2013 to April 6, 2013, with proceeds going American Sign Museum's operating budget, and especially the acquisition and restoration of signs. Auction items include

Join HSW and the Wikimedia DC as we host a tour and edit-a-thon focused on DC history. Go behind the scenes at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., and use our unique resources to research and update Wikipedia pages related to

What did people eat in this part of the country 200 years ago? Join us for an educational and gastronomical treat as cookbook writer Katherine Moose talks about food history—production and consumption—leading up to and throughout the War of 1812

Join us for Preservation Durham’s second annual Spring Fundraiser, hosted by Stone Bros. & Byrd on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 pm. Free admission, cash bar, restaurant gift certificate raffle, and Stone Bros will donate 10% of sales

We invite you to join us on March 21 & 22 for two days of tours, tastings, and dining at five of Napa Valley’s iconic wineries: Chateau Montelena Winery, Trefethen Family Vineyards, Far Niente Winery, Beaulieu Vineyard, and Del Dotto

The Heritage Invitational may have closed, but the exploration of our mid-Valley heritage gems continues. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Albany Regional Museum. We will get lunch in Albany and then visit with the Historic Carousel & Museum,

Join Unity Temple Restoration Foundation for a celebration of the release of David Patterson's full-length CD, "The Music of William Carey Wright."

David Patterson :: The Music of William Carey Wright :: lecture and live performance Thursday, February 28 :: 7:30pm ::

Pedal through historic Rockville and get a rare glimpse of this small South Carolina village on Wadmalaw Island. Understand how tabby architecture (listed on our 2012 Seven to Save list) was used on the Sea Islands to elevate houses to

Mateo is the first solo venture from chef Matthew Kelly of Vin Rouge. Housed in the old Book Exchange building in downtown Durham, it features a menu that blends the flavors of Spain with beloved ingredients and dishes of the

The Foundation for Historical Louisiana's young preservationists group, Inherit Baton Rouge, invites you to Baton Rouge Uncorked. Forum 35 and Inherit Baton Rouge are bring back Baton Rouge Uncorked, seasonal wine tasting competition benefiting local charities.

January 31, 2013, 6-9pm L'Aurberge

WHO: You and all your friends, 21+ WHAT: Late Night Fun- Sleuthing trivia game throughout historic Athenaeum and costume contest- dress to represent your favorite country or state- best male & female win prizes. WHEN: Saturday, January 26, 2013- doors open 9:30pm,

On August 2, 1967, New York City's recently established Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Grand Central Terminal as an official New York City landmark. Join LANDMARK WEST! and noted Tour Leader Justin Ferate as we discover just why this impressive

Stroll the grounds and tour beautiful Fenwick Hall, a rare colonial brick plantation house built circa 1730. This unique and privately-owned property is the perfect backdrop for socializing and oyster shucking. This year's event features: local oysters, chili and hot

Do you like trivia? Preservation? History? Pizza? Join us for the first annual Landmark Illinois Skyline Council Trivia night. Bring your friends for five challenging rounds of trivia. The questions will highlight Preservation, Architecture, Chicago and the great Land of

The year is 1932. Thousands of Richmond’s cultural and social elite have arrived en masse to the Jefferson Hotel to catch the first glimpse of the Spirit of the Ball as she descends from the ceiling in an immense decorative

Preserve Minneapolis is holding a “Happy Hour with a Preservationist” at the recently renovated Uptown Theatre on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm. The event is free to the public, and DOCOMOMO members are encouraged to

Friends of the Georgia Theatre in Athens are hosting a special VIP event for The Georgia Trust to show their appreciation for the assistance they received from the Trust to rebuild the beloved Athens landmark, and we want

Located in the 5-points development spearheaded by Scott Harmon of Re:Vamp Durham (and that PD helped bring to fruition!). Come to mingle and to see the completed rehab, and stay for some uniquely delicious pizza! Preservation Durham Holiday Happy Hour  December

Join us for our first historical happy hour! Associate Members are invited to gather after the talk by Waite Rawls to enjoy a cocktail and continue the discussion. Immediately following the talk, we will walk to The Hawthorne in Kenmore

Preservation Louisville will host an event on Saturday, November 17, 2012 to highlight the inaugural Preservation S.O.S.- Save Our Shotguns project. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Habitat for Humanity main office (1620 Bank St.) in

Join The Georgia Trust this fall for the fourth annual Uptown Rhodes Race 5K. This family friendly event features a gently rolling scenic course through Ansley Park, one of Atlanta's most historic and beautiful neighborhoods. The course is

The mining and railroad boom brought immigrants to Utah from around the world. With them they brought their well-established drinking habits. Rather than lose money to outsiders by importing beer, the first "buy local" movement was initiated by men with