BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DC Preservation League - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T050452 CREATED:20241121T212114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T212114Z UID:5102-1736272800-1736276400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Preservation Initiatives Grant Workshop DESCRIPTION:The 2025 application for the Preservation Initiatives Grant Program is now open through Friday\, March 7\, 2025. For more information about the grant program and the application process\, please join us for a virtual grant workshop on Tuesday\, January 7th at 6:00 PM EST.\n \nThis grant program\, administered by the DC Preservation League\, provides matching grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning\, research\, outreach and education\, and bricks and mortar projects related to historic and cultural sites. These grants are intended to help stimulate public discussion\, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques\, make technical expertise accessible\, and encourage partnerships. The program is supported by two separate funding sources and is focused on specific areas of the District: Brightwood Car Barn (Ward 4) and Virginia Avenue Tunnel (Area of Potential Effects in Southeast Washington). Click here to learn more.\n\nThis workshop is free & open to the public! Click here to sign up and receive the Zoom link directly in your inbox. \n\nMeeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82503303208 URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/preservation-initiatives-grant-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T050452 CREATED:20250108T161335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T161335Z UID:5132-1737547200-1737550800@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Understanding Historic Designation with Zachary Burt DESCRIPTION:This January\, join DCPL’s Zachary Burt to explore the process of historic designation. Designating a historic site can be complex and overwhelming\, as there are many aspects to consider when evaluating a site for historic designation. Luckily\, there are many useful resources that can help homeowners and other individuals interested in preservation. This presentation will provide the public with an overview of Washington\, DC’s historic landmark designation process\, the DC Inventory of Historic Sites\, and the National Register of Historic Places. This session will also present some helpful tips related to researching and writing a historic landmark nomination\, including an overview of available resources. \n  \nSign up online to receive the Zoom link directly in your inbox!  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/understanding-historic-designation-with-zachary-burt/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T050452 CREATED:20250108T162216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T162216Z UID:5134-1737720000-1737723600@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:So You Bought A Historic House...Now What? Preservation Materials & Treatments in Your Home DESCRIPTION:Historic properties can be intimidating to homeowners. This presentation is meant to empower you with information about common materials in DC properties\, typical failure methods\, and preservation treatments. Expert Naomi Ryan will walk you through common roofing and building materials\, and options for preservation treatments. Bring your restoration questions and get helpful answers! \nNaomi Ryan is a Project Manager and Historic Preservation Specialist for Consigli Construction working on historic rehabilitation projects. She has previously rehabilitated a 1903 Freedman’s Cottage while living in Charleston\, SC and more recently purchased an 1893 Victorian home with a lot of potential in Alexandria\, VA. She holds an MSHP from Clemson University. \nSign up online to receive the Zoom link directly in your inbox!  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/so-you-bought-a-historic-house-now-what-preservation-materials-treatments-in-your-home/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T050452 CREATED:20250108T162853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T162853Z UID:5136-1737999000-1738002600@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:Resources for Researching Your House History DESCRIPTION:Join the DC Preservation League in-person at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW) to learn how to research the history of your DC house and neighborhood using primary sources from The People’s Archive. The People’s Archive is the DC Public Library’s local history research center that is full of unique documents relevant to scholars\, genealogists\, and city residents. Library staff will present tips on using building permits\, historic maps\, photographs\, city directories\, newspapers and other materials from the archives to explore DC’s architectural and social history. \nThis event is hosted in collaboration with the DC Public Library. It is free and open to the public. Please sign up online to attend! \n  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/resources-for-researching-your-house-history-2/ LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T050452 CREATED:20241118T175828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T164547Z UID:5092-1738090800-1738099800@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation DESCRIPTION:The DC Preservation League invites you to attend the District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This widely-anticipated community event will be hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution at DAR Constitution Hall. \nAwards will be presented in the following categories: Design and Construction; Volunteerism; Lifetime Achievement; the State Historic Preservation Officer’s Award; and the Historic Preservation Review Board Chair’s Award. \nTuesday\, January 28\, 2025 | DAR Constitution Hall\n7:00 pm Awards Ceremony\nReception to Follow\nREGISTER HERE\nNOTE: This is an in-person event and will not be live-streamed. Please register only if you plan to attend. A recording of the program will be made available following the event. \nThis event is free and open to the public.\nAttire is Business Casual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You To Our Sponsors! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to Pledge Your Support!  \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 SponsorsBonstra|Haresign ARCHITECTS ● Clark Construction Group\, LLCConsigli Construction Co.\, Inc. ● EdensGould Property Company ● Michael Graves Architects ● Grunley Construction CompanyMonarc Construction\, Inc.● Quinn Evans ● SmithGroup  Cornerstone SponsorsEastbanc ● Hartman-Cox Architects ● Lorton Stone\, LLC ● Roadside Development LLC ● Wagner Roofing CompanyPresident’s Circle BELL Architects ● John Canning & Co.\, Ltd.● Fivesquares Development ● Monarch Urban ● David M. Schwarz Architects ● SJG Properties Individual SponsorsAnonymous ● Mark Andrich Fund ● Fay Armstrong ● Michael J. Armstrong ● Sanders H Berk\, MD & Sally Berk ● Howard Berger ● Sean Cahill ● Karen GordonDavid Haresign\, FAIA & Patricia Haresign ● Neal Herman ● Laura and Mark HughesJoe Levesque & Jim Myers ● Elizabeth Milnarik ● James A. Smailes ● Juliet Zucker \n \n \n \n As of 11/12/24 URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/presawards/ LOCATION:Constitution Hall\, 1776 D St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dcpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Pres-Awards-transparent-e1731951832813.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T050452 CREATED:20250108T163559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T163559Z UID:5137-1738324800-1738328400@dcpreservation.org SUMMARY:The Design Review Process for Homeowners\, Architects\, and Builders DESCRIPTION:Did you know that most projects in historic districts can be approved by Historic Preservation Office staff without going to a Historic Preservation Review Board meeting? In this virtual presentation\, join DCPL and Brendan Meyer from DC’s Historic Preservation Office to learn how design review is conducted\, the difference between concept and permit approvals\, and when it’s necessary to go to the Board. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Please sign up online to receive the Zoom link directly in your inbox.  URL:https://dcpreservation.org/event/the-design-review-process-for-homeowners-architects-and-builders/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR