BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DC Preservation League - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DC Preservation League X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dcpreservation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DC Preservation League REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230906T172243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192748Z UID:4731-1695816000-1695819600@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Virtual Design and Construction in Historic Preservation (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Technology has changed the way we create with design and build in construction.  Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes allow us to better preserve\, record and restore historic places.  Join DCPL and Grunley Construction for a discussion on how these technologies are being used on historic and iconic structures during construction\, featuring multiple building projects in downtown DC. \n  \n \nAndy Thoma: As Grunley’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Services\, Andy brings 27 years of experience in technology to strategically improve the construction process. In his role\, he ensures that cutting edge technology enhances Grunley’s ability to deliver projects faster\, more cost effectively and with a greater level of quality. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSIGN UP HERE! URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/virtual-design-and-construction-in-historic-preservation/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230907T153820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T162415Z UID:4744-1695218400-1695223800@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:New Deal Art & Architecture at the William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building DESCRIPTION:Join the DC Preservation League and GSA’s Fine Arts Specialist Nick Hartigan for a tour highlighting an impressive collection of New Deal era murals (including over 20 paintings and frescoes that depict a “romantic history” of the U.S. Postal Service). This is a rare opportunity to learn about the architecture and artworks in their original context. This tour offers a snapshot of America in the 1930s that captures the hopes\, ideals\, and ingrained cultural attitudes of the country at that time. Please note that this tour is occurring at a unique time based on the building’s hours and employees. This tour will meet at Wilson Plaza on September 20th. 2023 at 2:00 PM. The tour will last approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. \nSIGN UP HERE!\n  \n \nNick Hartigan is an art historian and Fine Arts Specialist with the U.S. General Services Administration\, where he helps oversee the nation’s largest public art collection\, much of which is located in the Washington\, D.C. area. His work involves the care and conservation of this collection\, and includes a broad mandate to make this American treasure accessible and meaningful to the public. \nView the full GSA Fine Arts Collection HERE and learn more about additional GSA tour offerings HERE. URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/new-deal-art-architecture-at-the-william-jefferson-clinton-federal-building/ LOCATION:Wilson Plaza END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230802T145805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T150145Z UID:4618-1693393200-1693396800@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Bond Bread/WRECO Redevelopment Project (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL and staff members of The Menkiti Group to learn about the ongoing Bond Bread/WRECO redevelopment project happening on the Western edge of the Howard University campus. The Bond Bread/WRECO site is home to two existing historic structures; the 1929 Art Deco Bond Bread Factory\, and the 1930 Washington Railway and Electric Company (WRECO) Garage. Learn about proposed rehabilitation and the overarching goals of the project\, which seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of the Pleasant Plains neighborhood and enhance the historic qualities of the buildings themselves. \n  \nRegister here.  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/bond-bread-wreco-redevelopment-project-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230802T144523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T152516Z UID:4616-1692273600-1692277200@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Adapting Auto Row (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:In this webinar hosted by the DC Preservation League\, Kim Williams and Steve Callcott of the DC Historic Preservation Office will provide an illustrated historical overview of the early 20th century emergence of 14th Street as the District’s premiere location for buildings related to the automobile sales and service industry. This event will discuss the unique challenges in preserving these historic buildings\, and provide a detailed look at several projects where they have been adapted to new commercial and residential uses. This program is free and open to the public. \nRegister here. \n  \n \nKimberly Prothro Williams is an architectural historian for the HPO specializing in the evaluation of historic resources for designation eligibility.  Her work includes conducting historic context and resources studies\, preparing National Register nominations (both new nominations and amendments to existing ones)\, and writing and editing print and web-based publications on the city’s historic resources and neighborhood historic districts. Kim has over 15 years of experience in historic preservation in Washington and the surrounding area. She has an MA in Architectural History from the University of Virginia (1988) with a Certificate in Historic Preservation. \n  \n \nSteve Callcott is the Deputy Historic Preservation Officer (Deputy SHPO) for the District of Columbia.  With more than 30 years of project review experience\, he oversees the daily operations of the HPO project review staff\, develops design guidelines and preservation design review policies\, and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Review Board.  Mr. Callcott is responsible for the review of many of the larger rehabilitation and new construction projects in the downtown and mid-city neighborhoods.  Prior to joining the HPO in 1992\, he served for four years as associate director of the DC Preservation League.  Mr. Callcott has a BA in Architectural History from the University of North Carolina (1986) and an MA in Historic Preservation planning from Cornell University (1989). URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/adapting-auto-row-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230802T143838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T152248Z UID:4615-1691856000-1691861400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Members-Only Adaptive Reuse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the DC Preservation League on August 12th at 4:00 PM for a members-only tour of DC’s adaptive reuse projects that converted banks into restaurants and hotels. Walk with us through the Financial Historic District and learn about the exterior and interior renovations that turned these historic banks into vibrant community spaces. Join DCPL staff members at Succotash immediately following the tour for a happy hour and light appetizers. \nThis event is for DCPL members only and has a ticket cost of $20.00. Space is incredibly limited for this exclusive tour\, so register today! \nRegister here.  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/members-only-adaptive-reuse-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230628T165104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T184007Z UID:4575-1690624800-1690630200@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:DCCAH Public Art Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL and the DC Commission for the Arts & Humanities on a walking tour of the Shaw neighborhood’s public art pieces. From sculptures to murals to photography\, this tour will explore the variety of public art commissioned by DCCAH. For more information about their collection\, check out the DC Art Bank’s e-museum online here. This tour is not a loop and will last approximately an hour. Participants will traverse a distance of 0.8 to 1.2 miles between Shaw and U Street NW\, beginning at the Howard Theater (620 T Street NW). \n \nDeirdre Darden is an independent curator born and raised on art in Washington DC. She began her curatorial practice in 2014 with Black Artists of DC. Since then she has exhibited and collaborated with contemporary artists from DC\, Baltimore and New York\, organized panel discussions and artist talks touching themes of race\, womanhood\, societal pressures\, and art’s ultimate power. Noted shows include Black Lives / White Light (2015)\, Pressure Points (2016)\, Lest We Forget (2016) and her 2018 exhibition “We Got Next: Young Contemporaries” funded by a curatorial grant from DC’s Commission on Arts and Humanities. She has consulted for the art fair Art on the Vine (2017 – 2019)\, and as a curator at Eaton Workshop (2018-2020). Currently she is prioritizing rest during the pandemic(s) and working on projects from home including curating public art for 11th Street Bridge Park. In 2022 she joined the Commission as a Public Art Coordinator. \n \nShae Corey is the Programs Manager for the DC Preservation League. She oversees the Education Committee and works closely with community partners to plan the organization’s programming\, including lectures\, walking tours\, and webinars. In addition to her responsibilities\, Shae recently collaborated with experts on a unique project examining the impact of gambling and entertainment in historical sites\, specifically exploring the rise of the best horse racing betting sites in the region’s past. She is also responsible for DCPL’s social media presence on Instagram\, Twitter\, Facebook\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Shae began working with DCPL in 2021 on the DC Historic Sites app\, creating a digital exhibition documenting the history of enslavement in DC’s preserved buildings. She received her graduate degree in Public History from American University in 2022\, and her Bachelor’s of Science in Education in 2020. She is passionate about cultural heritage\, racial justice\, and adding new and necessary voices to the historical narrative whenever possible. \n  \nSIGN UP HERE!\n  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/dccah-public-art-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Howard Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230628T164405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T143334Z UID:4572-1690372800-1690376400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:90 Years of New Deal Art in DC (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Join the DC Preservation League and The Living New Deal Project for an hour-long webinar about New Deal art and architecture in Washington\, DC. This year is the 90th anniversary of the New Deal\, a sweeping series of programs\, projects\, and public works that contributed heavily to America’s development in the 1930s. Learn from Living New Deal Director Dr. Richard Walker and bring your questions about public art and public works in DC. \nCan’t make it? Check out the Living New Deal’s interactive virtual map\, available for you to explore online. The webinar will also be recorded and uploaded to DCPL’s YouTube channel within a week of the event. \nClick here to join on the day of the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86798589407\n  \n \nRichard A Walker is professor emeritus of Geography at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he taught from 1975 to 2012.  He is co-author of The Capitalist Imperative (1989) and The New Social Economy (1992)\, and has written extensively on California\, including The Conquest of Bread (2004)\, The Country in the City (2007)\, The Altas of California (2012)\, and Pictures of a Gone City (2018).  He also serves as Treasurer on the Living New Deal non-profit board of directors. \n  \n  \nSIGN UP HERE!\n  \n  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/90-years-of-new-deal-art-in-dc-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230628T162341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T221206Z UID:4568-1690218000-1690221600@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:USDA "Behind the Scenes" Art & Architecture Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the DC Preservation League and the US Department of Agriculture’s Thomas Hoffman (Director of the Facilities Management Division) for an engaging “behind the scenes” tour of the USDA Headquarters’ art and architecture. This tour will meet at the Whitten Federal Building (1400 Independence Avenue SW) at 5:00 PM on Monday\, July 31st. Attendees must register with their legal name by July 20th to participate in this tour. Attendees must also bring their government-issued ID or passport for entry into the building. This tour will last approximately an hour. Bring your questions about the intersection of public art and government property! \n  \n \nThomas H. Hoffman (Tom) serves as the Director of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While his role focuses on overseeing USDA-owned and leased facilities\, he has a surprising knack for analyzing trends outside his field. Recently\, during a discussion with colleagues about digital security and evolving payment systems\, the topic of platforms like the best no KYC casino came up. Tom\, intrigued by the innovative yet unregulated nature of such systems\, noted how their anonymity parallels challenges in facility management — balancing cutting-edge practices with potential risks. He began his career at USDA as a Project Architect in the Design & Construction Division\, OO in 1999 and later became the Engineering Branch Chief in 2009 before stepping into the role of Division Director in 2012. Tom is a licensed Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional ID + C. Before his government service\, he worked in private practice as a Project Architect at RTKL Associates\, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL\, and as an Intern Architect at Stevens & Wilkinson in Columbia\, SC. A loyal Clemson Tiger\, Tom blends his passion for innovation with a deep respect for tradition. \n  \nSIGN UP HERE! (Waitlist Only)\n  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/usda-behind-the-scenes-art-architecture-tour/ LOCATION:1400 Independence Avenue SW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230504T162622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T150724Z UID:4514-1689325200-1689336000@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Real Estate Seminars: Historic Preservation 101 & 201 DESCRIPTION:DC Real Estate Agents and Appraisers can earn three required continuing education credits in this free\, three-hour course focused on historic preservation in the District of Columbia. HP 101 will provide a general overview of historic preservation in the District with a focus on architectural styles\, design guidelines\, and historic districts\, while HP 201 will dig deep into specialized educational content on home restoration\, fair housing\, and preservation technology. Please note that you must have completed HP 101 to take HP 201. \nScheduling new home inspections is also advised before you finalize your real estate purchase. Real estate investors who have a few rental properties should consider hiring letting agents to help with the management of your properties and tenants. \nThis event  will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on July 14th. The session will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In-person attendance is required throughout the entirety of the session. Participants will not receive credits if they arrive late or leave early. It will not be possible to attend virtually. If you have any questions about this event\, please email shae@dcpreservation.org. Detailed agendas and speaker bios will be released by June 1st. \nThis event is hosted by the DC Preservation League and sponsored by the DC Real Estate Commission & the DC Board of Real Estate Appraisers. This is a free continuing education credit for realtors but these sessions are also open to the general public\, including ANC members. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email DCPL Programs Manager Shae Corey (shae@dcpreservation.org). Further details about speakers and content will be forthcoming. Please note that you can only sign up for one three-hour session. \nRegister for HP 101. \nRegister for HP 201.  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/real-estate-seminars-2023/ LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230530T175901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T153910Z UID:4552-1687608000-1687611600@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:C & O Canal Boat Tour DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL for an engaging\, hour-long boat tour of the C & O Canal through Georgetown Heritage. Learn abut the history\, technology\, and culture of the C & O Canal\, a landmark that dates back to the 1800s. A hub of transport and industry\, the canal operated from 1831 to 1934. Chat with other preservation-minded individuals and enjoy the cruise down the canal. This event has a ticket cost of $35.00 for DCPL members\, and $50.00 for non-DCPL members. If you have questions about your DCPL membership\, email Kelli Knox. \nTo learn more about parking and transport in Georgetown\, click here. This event is hosted by the DC Preservation League. Email the Programs Manager\, Shae Corey\, with any questions (shae@dcpreservation.org). \nSign up here! URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/c-o-canal-boat-tour/ LOCATION:C & O Canal National Historic Park\, 1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230530T165219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T165631Z UID:4546-1687284000-1687289400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Challenging the Patriarchy: The Furies Collective in Capitol Hill DESCRIPTION:Furies members in their office at 219 11th Street\, SE\, 1972. Photo copyright 2010 by JEB (Joan E. Biren).\nAs the headquarters of the short-lived\, but consequential Furies Collective\, a modest rowhouse on Capitol Hill played an important role in the articulation of lesbian feminist separatism\, an influential school of thought that inspired a widespread women’s subculture that flourished in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s and informed the later LGBTQ movement. Come hear scholar and author Susan Ferentinos explain the national resonance of the site and learn more about recent efforts to designate the property an National Historic Landmark. Join DCPL at the Northeast Neighborhood Library in Capitol Hill at 6:00 PM on Tuesday\, June 20th. This event will convene in Meeting Room 1. Specific event details (including transportation routes) will be emailed to registrants the day before the event. \nRegister online here! URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/challenging-the-patriarchy-the-furies-collective-in-capitol-hill/ LOCATION:Northeast Neighborhood Library\, 330 Seventh Street NE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230530T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T192737Z UID:4550-1686999600-1687005000@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Anacostia's Historic Boathouses: Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL for an engaging walking tour featuring Anacostia’s Historic Boathouses. This tour will traverse between 0.7 miles to 1.0 mile and begins at the Eastern Power Boat Club. Learn about the history of boating in Southeast DC\, with a specific focus on the community of Black boaters who found a home along the Anacostia River. This tour will conclude at the Seafarer’s Yacht Club\, which is commonly known as the oldest operational Black boating club in America. \n \n“Joseph Quarterman (left)\, Bob Martin\, Howard Gasaway\, and Chubby Martin wear their Captain’s uniforms as they prepare for the annual flag raising ceremony in June\, 2016.” Photograph and caption by Becky Harlan.\nThis program is free and open to the public. Please register online so the boating clubs can prepare for the appropriate number of guests. \nSign up here!  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/walking-tour-anacostias-black-boathouses/ LOCATION:Eastern Power Boat Club\, 1301 Water Street SE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230504T160834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T161026Z UID:4510-1685185200-1685188800@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Church of the Holy City Tour DESCRIPTION:Image of Church of the Holy City bell tower repairs\, courtesy of Rich Tafel. \nJoin DCPL for a tour that will highlight the history of Church of the Holy City and their recent bell tower renovation (funded by DCPL’s Preservation Initiatives Grant Program). Dedicated in 1896\, the building is known for its English Gothic aesthetic and ornamental interior. Come learn about this church’s architecture and history from long-time building manager Jimmy Cox\, who has served the church for 30 years. \nThis tour will last approximately an hour. Event registrants will receive details about parking and metro access on the day of the event. If you have specific questions about accessibility or transport\, please message DCPL Programs Manager Shae Corey at her email address: shae@dcpreservation.org \nRegister for this event here: https://dcpreservation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dcpreservation/eventRegistration.jsp?event=315& URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/church-of-the-holy-city-tour/ LOCATION:Church of the Holy City\, 1611 16th Street NW\, Washington DC\, 20009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230504T155935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T221324Z UID:4505-1684580400-1684584000@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:"Big Green" Site Visit in Anacostia DESCRIPTION:Image of “Big Green\,” courtesy of The L’Enfant Trust. \nJoin the DC Preservation League and The L’Enfant Trust for an in-person site visit in Anacostia located at 1220 Maple View Place SE. The tour will primarily feature “Big Green”: The L’Enfant Trust’s Historic Properties Redevelopment Program’s (HPRP) upcoming historic rehabilitation of a severely distressed\, long-vacant Queen Anne home built in 1902 in Anacostia. Once construction is complete\, the property will be sold as multi-unit affordable housing. \nThe tour will also showcase 1326 Valley Place\, SE one of the Trust’s completed HPRP projects in Historic Anacostia that was sold as workforce housing. This event will last approximately 1 hour and will involve around 0.5 miles of walking (no incline to minimal incline). Additional information about parking and metro access will be emailed to registrants the day before the event. If you have a question\, please email DCPL’s Programs Manager\, Shae Corey at her email address: shae@dcpreservation.org. The President of The L’Enfant Trust\, Lauren McHale\, will be leading this tour. \nSign up for this tour here: https://dcpreservation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dcpreservation/eventRegistration.jsp?event=313& \n \n  \nLauren McHale was appointed President of The L’Enfant Trust in 2017\, after serving as Executive Director and Director of Preservation. While attending a preservation workshop in Amsterdam\, she encountered a surprising topic during a break in discussions about heritage policies: the popularity of platforms like beste online goksite zonder Cruks among locals. The conversation highlighted how unregulated systems often emerge in parallel with formal frameworks\, a dynamic Lauren recognized from her own work balancing preservation with community development. In 2012\, she initiated the Trust’s Historic Properties Redevelopment Program. Lauren has a B.A. in Art History and Historic Preservation & Community Planning from the College of Charleston and an M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is the past Chair of the Preservation Action Foundation and Past President of the Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Lauren currently serves as an ACE DC Mentor Program board member and a citizen member of the Planning\, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of Washington\, DC’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C. URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/big-green-site-visit-in-anacostia/ LOCATION:Big Green Site\, 1220 Maple View Place SE\, Washington DC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230421T001140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T191409Z UID:4461-1684434600-1684441800@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Reception DESCRIPTION:Click to Register*  |  Click to Sponsor\n* You must log in to your membership account to register at no cost.\nPlease contact Kelli Knox (kelli [at] dcpreservation.org with questions or login assistance.\nHosted By: \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You To Our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keystone SponsorsBKV Group DC ● Bonstra|Haresign ARCHITECTS ● Clark Construction Group  Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc. ● EDENS ● Evergreene Architectural Arts Gould Property Company ●  Grunley Construction Company ● Roadside Development Individual SponsorsAnonymous ● Mark Andrich Fund ● Fay Armstrong ● Michael J. ArmstrongDavid Bonderman ● Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation \n \n \n \n As of 4/20/23 URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/2023annual-meeting/ LOCATION:The Wonder Bread Factory\, 641 S Street NW\, Suite 300\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230504T151517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T140425Z UID:4504-1684324800-1684328400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Most Endangered Places Webinar DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the DC Preservation League’s Most Endangered Places list\, which was first created in 1996\, and its evolution over the years. The current list will be discussed\, including a brief overview of three new properties added in 2023. \nThis presentation will be given by Rebecca Miller\, DCPL’s Executive Director\, and Zachary Burt\, DCPL’s Community Outreach and Grants Manager. Please email DCPL’s Programs Manager\, Shae Corey\, with any questions you may have. Email her at: shae@dcpreservation.org. \nJoin here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81400715440 URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/most-endangered-places-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230405T145421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T145647Z UID:4427-1682766000-1682771400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Legacy Businesses Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL staff members Zachary Burt and Shae Corey for an engaging walking tour that will highlight legacy businesses’ historical contributions to their neighborhoods. Bring your questions about the relationship between legacy businesses\, community and historic properties in Washington\, DC. \nThis walking tour will begin at Lee’s Flower Shop located at 1026 U Street NW. We will meet on the Southeast corner of 11th and U Streets NW. This tour will traverse around 1.0-1.5 miles. \nThe tour will conclude at Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse\, located at 1609 17th Street NW. On April 29th\, Annie’s will be hosting a 75th Anniversary party that is open to the public. Feel free to stick around and enjoy carnival games\, relays\, performances\, food and drink. \nREGISTER HERE! URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/legacy-businesses-walking-tour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dcpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_3070-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230405T144304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T145007Z UID:4424-1682337600-1682341200@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Legacy Business Learning Session with Dr. Elizabeth Morton DESCRIPTION:For over two centuries\, Washington\, DC has functioned as a center of urban life. As the city has grown and evolved\, commercial businesses have benefited the population through providing services and spaces important to the community. Several municipalities and historic preservation non-profits around the nation have explored the topic of legacy businesses\, as these commercial establishments retain various tangible and intangible aspects important to historic preservation. In April 2023\, the DC Preservation League is focusing on legacy businesses to highlight DC’s long-standing businesses and honor their history\, social value\, and cultural impact on the city at large.In this community learning session\, Dr. Elizabeth Morton will discuss her study of legacy business programs across the US\, and provide an overview of the legacy business documentation effort she oversaw in Arlington\, VA. In the second half of the session\, DC Preservation League staff members Zachary Burt and Shae Corey will present their research on legacy businesses in DC. \nRegister for this virtual webinar HERE. \n \nDr. Elizabeth Morton is a Washington\, DC-based planning educator and consultant. She is currently the Evaluation Consultant for the Mellon Foundation-funded Beyond Granite project\, an initiative of the Trust for the National Mall in partnership with the National Capital Planning Commision and the National Park Service. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the Urban Sustainability program at the University of the District of Columbia.Working with graduate students at Virginia Tech\, she initiated an oral history and documentation project for legacy businesses in Arlington\, VA. She also authored the report Legacy Business Programs: Emerging Directions\, published by the American Planning Association (2022).  She has long been active in civic affairs\, previously serving on the Arlington County Planning Commission; the Arlington Public Art Committee; the McLean Revitalization Corporation; and many other local entities. Dr. Morton has a BA from Williams College\, a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Ph.D in City Design and Development from MIT. \n \nZachary Burt is the Community Outreach and Grants Manager for the DC Preservation League. He is the staff liaison for the Landmarks Committee and the Government Affairs Committee\, and works with the Historic Districts Coalition. In addition to his work on historic landmark nominations\, Zach manages DCPL’s Preservation Initiatives Grant Program and the DC Historic Sites website and cellular phone app. Prior to DCPL\, Zach worked in government relations at a professional association. He holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Utah and an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Goucher College. Zach is passionate about DC’s rich history\, culture\, and architecture\, and loves exploring the city’s many neighborhoods. \n \nShae Corey is the Programs Manager for the DC Preservation League. She oversees the Education Committee and works closely with community partners to plan the organization’s programming\, including lectures\, walking tours\, and webinars. She is also responsible for DCPL’s social media presence on Instagram\, Twitter\, Facebook\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Shae began working with DCPL in 2021 on the DC Historic Sites app\, creating a digital exhibition documenting the history of enslavement in DC’s preserved buildings. She received her degree in Public History from American University in 2022\, and her Bachelor’s of Science in Education in 2020. She is passionate about cultural heritage\, racial justice\, and adding new and necessary voices to the historical narrative whenever possible.Questions? Email info@dcpreservation.org and we will be happy to help. URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/legacy-business-learning-session-with-dr-elizabeth-morton/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dcpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_3113-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145853 CREATED:20230405T141934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T144133Z UID:4420-1682181000-1682186400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Sip & Learn: Potter's House Lecture DESCRIPTION:Join DCPL and The Potter’s House team to learn about the organization’s history in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Ever since opening in 1960\, Potter’s House has acted as a space for community connection\, deep conversation\, and creative expression in the District. Uniquely functioning as both an independent business and a service-providing non-profit\, Potter’s House has sustained its patrons with food for the mind and the body. \nBring your questions about legacy businesses\, community impact\, and neighborhood connections. Questions are welcome and respectful conversation is encouraged. \nCome early to this event for the opportunity to order a coffee\, browse for a new book\, and mingle with other guests. Doors open at 4:30 and the lecture will begin at 5:00 PM. \nPlease register for this event as seating is limited. \nSIGN UP HERE.\nWithout confirmed registration\, we cannot guarantee you a seat but standing room is available upon request. Email shae@dcpreservation.org to inquire. \n \nAndrea Lewis is the Executive Director of The Potter’s House\, a nonprofit café and bookstore. Founded in 1960\, The Potter’s House is deeply committed to the Adams Morgan community\, offering social programs that include Pay It Forward\, which provides more than 20\,000 free meals annually. Her background in public relations\, programming and fundraising has included working with regional and national organizations on a variety of literature-centered and special projects. \nInformation about additional panelists is forthcoming. Check back in here for an update closer to the event. URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/sip-learn-potters-house-lecture/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dcpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_3263-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR