Explore the successes and challenges of historic preservation in the 21st century. Nine sessions will feature stimulating presentations by leaders in Colorado’s field of historic preservation. Enjoy learning about preserving archaeological sites, historic architecture, neighborhoods and districts. Delve into the state’s innovative preservation tool kit and discuss the challenges of preserving our past while planning for our future. Consider the ways we can enrich our children’s appreciation for historic sites, infuse them with the preservation ethic, and stimulate them to create a future that incorporates the structures of our past to preserve Colorado’s civic identity.
WEEK 1- Why do We Preserve Places from our Past? Jim Hartmann,Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer (ret.), History Colorado and Preservation Laws: a Brief Inventory, Georgianna Contiguglia, Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer (ret.), History Colorado.
WEEK 2: Identifying and Documenting Our Historic Resources: The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties and the National Register of Historic Places, Astrid Liverman, PhD., National and State Register Coordinator, History Colorado; and Colorado’s “Certified Local Government” Preservation Program; Patrick Eidman, Planner, Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, History Colorado.
WEEK 3: Colorado’s Scenic & Historic Byways Program, Lenore Bates, Director, Scenic & Historic Byways, Colorado Department of Transportation; and Sally Pearce, Co-Chair, National Scenic & Historic Byways Foundation.
WEEK 4: Preserving Archaeological Sites: Challenges and Successes, Susan Collins, PhD., Colorado State Archaeologist (ret.), History Colorado.
WEEK 5: Roadside Architecture, Lyle Miller, Colorado State Historical Fund (ret.), History Colorado.
WEEK 6: Mid-Century Modern Architecture – Preserving a More Recent Past, Janet Ore, PhD. History Department, Colorado State University.
WEEK 7: Show Me the Money!, Steve Turner, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Director, State Historical Fund, History Colorado; and Life in the Preservation Trenches, Cynthia Neely, Executive Director, Georgetown Trust.
WEEK 8: Under the Golden Dome – Preserving Our State Capitol, Larry Friedberg, Colorado State Architect.
WEEK 9: Raising the Next Generation of Preservationists-Educating Our Youth about Historic Preservation, Ann Prizlaff, Chair, History Colorado Board of Directors and Michelle Pearson, Education Grants Coordinator, State Historical Fund, History Colorado.