The Quapaw Quarter Association Education Series: Preservation Conversations
- When: Monday, November 21, 2011, 5 p.m.
- Where: Curran Hall, 615 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, AR
- Cost: Free
- Age limit: Not available
- Categories: Club Meetings, Community
The Quapaw Quarter Association Announces New Education Series: Preservation Conversations
Little Rock—To celebrate National Preservation Month and Arkansas Heritage Month, the Quapaw Quarter Association is launching a brand new preservation education series. Preservation Conversations will start in July and be held monthly at Curran Hall, 615 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, on the third Monday of each month. Beginning at 5:00, Curran Hall will be open for patrons to enjoy a glass of wine, programs start at 5:30 p.m. and last for one hour. After, patrons are encouraged to keep the conversation going and enjoy a discounted dinner at nearby Copper Grill, 300 East Third Street.
Preservation Conversations will address a wide range of architectural history and preservation topics. The first six sessions are as follows:
July 18 Rehabilitation: What to Know Before You Start
A panel discussion by those who have done it before you
August 15 Historic Windows: How and Why to Save Them
By Brian Driscoll, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
September 19 Arkansas Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
By Tom Marr, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
October 17 Weatherization Tips for Your Old House
A panel discussion by green energy and weatherization experts
November 21 Period Furnishings and Colors
By Becky Witsell, handouts provided by Jennifer Carman
January 23 Historic Schools of Little Rock
Rachel Silva, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Information on all the topics will be provided. In addition to monthly programs, the QQA will host quarterly hands-on workshops that walk visitors through a historic or endangered property in Little Rock to examine preservation issues and needs. The first will be held on July 30 on South Main Street. All programs are free and open to the public. Visit Quapaw.com and Facebook for complete schedules and information.
The Quapaw Quarter Association’s mission is to promote the preservation of Little Rock’s architectural heritage through advocacy, marketing and education. Incorporated in 1968, the QQA grew out of an effort to identify and protect significant historic structures in Little Rock during the urban renewal projects of the early 1960s. Throughout its existence, the QQA has been a driving force behind historic preservation in Greater Little Rock. For more information, visit Quapaw.com or contact Rhea Roberts at rroberts@quapaw.com or 501.371.0075.
