Historic House Preservation

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration is no longer available for this event.

Event Details

Join architectural historians from Preservation Connecticut as they share ways to live comfortably and practically in your historic home while maintaining its architectural character. They will answer questions commonly posed to them in the field such as:

  • How do I know if my home is “historic”?
  • What are the character defining features of my house?
  • What features should I keep and what can I change?
  • Are there ways I can preserve my historic home for future generations to enjoy?

Plenty of time will be left to ask questions of your own!

Mike Forino currently serves as the Field Services Director at Preservation Connecticut, where he guides organizations across the state through historic preservation planning, maintenance, and fundraising processes. Mike is a graduate of CCSU's Public History Program and holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Delaware's Hagley Program in the History of Capitalism, Technology, and Culture.

Stacey Vairo is a Circuit Rider at Preservation Connecticut and has over 20 years of experience in the field of preservation having worked in the private, municipal and non-profit sectors. Beginning her career in Art History she received a graduate degree in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design before starting her own consulting firm.

About Preservation Connecticut- Preservation Connecticut is a nonprofit organization, originally named Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, established by special acts of the State Legislature in 1975 and 1985 to preserve, protect, and promote the buildings, sites, and landscapes that contribute to the heritage and vitality of Connecticut communities. Since then, the organization has become a successful champion of remarkable community assets across the state. For more information, visit https://preservationct.org/.

About Simsbury Historical Society- Founded in 1911, the Simsbury Historical Society preserves and promotes the rich history of Simsbury. A non-profit organization, it offers engaging programs and community events for all age groups. Located on a 2+ acre site in the Simsbury Center Historic District, its campus features the circa 1771 Capt. Elisha Phelps House, also known as the Phelps Tavern Museum, and other antique and modern structures housing collections and archives related to Simsbury history. For more information, visit https://simsburyhistory.org/.