2024 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference

Columbus, GA
September 18-20, 2024
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. ITEMS AVAILABLE BELOW ARE ONLY OPEN TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES TO SIGN UP FOR.

    On-site registration will be available at the conference for $225. Payment can only be made by credit card, check (made out to The Georgia Trust) or exact cash. 

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    Receptions Only
    Includes Welcome and Opening Receptions for guests of Conference attendees.
    $ 70.00
    Unlimited
    WORKSHOP- National Register - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)

    Location: Columbus Trade and Convention Center

    The Georgia Historic Preservation Division along with Erica Hague, Collections Manager at Atlanta History Center, will present a National Register workshop for anyone wishing to learn more about the program and documenting a property in Georgia. Topics include what the National Register of Historic Places is, what it does and doesn’t do, why a property’s significance and integrity are critical for all nominations, criteria required to list a property, why and how to start a nomination, and tips for a successful nomination. The presentation will include information about resources for historic property research, especially if you’re interested in pursuing a nomination.

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    TOUR- Pierce Chapel African Cemetery - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

    Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the cemetery.

    Listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Places of 2023, Pierce Chapel African Cemetery is one of the oldest burial grounds for enslaved Africans and their descendants in Harris County. Spend the day at a workshop dedicated to exploring the rich cultural and civic contributions of the individuals interred here, whose legacies resonate both locally and nationally. Together, we will uncover the methods that can preserve such invaluable heritage sites and ensure their stories continue to inspire generations to come. Learn more about the history of the individuals interred in the cemetery and ongoing preservation efforts, lead by Yamona Pierce. The workshop will cover preservation techniques, cultural significance, community engagement, and legal and ethical considerations.

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    TOUR- Ft. Moore - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)

    Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the start point. Please factor in travel time. Also, please see requirements for visiting the base and the cost of lunch, which is additional, below.

    Join us for a tour of Ft. Moore’s historic resources, including the Main Post Historic District and Lawson Army Airfield. Established in 1918 as Camp Benning, the installation was made a permanent Fort just 2 years later. Notably, Lt. Col George C. Marshall, author of the Marshall plan, was appointed assistant commandant of the base, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower was stationed at the base as a major. Guided by the excellent Cultural Resources team at Fort Moore, the tour will take attendees through the extensive preservation, conservation, and adaptive reuse of various resource types while also learning about the history of the base.

    Please note:

    - Attendees will need a driver's license to get on base and will meet the Cultural Resources team at their office parking lot. The group will travel together in a bus on base for a two-hour tour.

    - Lunch will be at the historic 1918 Club in the old Fort Benning Officer’s Club building. Please bring $15 for lunch as it is not covered by the tour.

    - Attendees are responsible for transportation to the base! No transportation is provided to the site. A conference volunteer will be at the tour to sign everyone in and give out name badges – you do not need to come to the conference registration before the tour.

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    WORKSHOP- Tax Incentives - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

    Location: Columbus Trade and Convention Center

    This 90 minute workshop for tax credit consultants, developers, and other experienced tax credit applicants will focus on Focus on high level interpretation of SOI Standards including windows, additions, and corridor treatments (ductwork, plumbing, and sprinkler lines), as well as new NPS guidance regarding substitute materials.

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    TOUR- Gertrude "Ma" Rainey House and Blues Museum - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (1:00-2:30 p.m.)

    Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the tour site.

    Born in Columbus in 1886, Gertrude "Ma" Rainy was a musical revolutionary, incorporating various styles of blues, jazz, and her own personal flair into her minstrel and vaudeville acts. After a long, successful career, she built the house that stands on Fifth Avenue and houses the Gertrude "Ma" Rainy House and Blues Museum. Join us for a tour of her restored home to learn more about her life and her impact on Blues.

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    WORKSHOP- Environmental Review - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (3:00-4:30 p.m.)

    Location: Columbus Trade and Convention Center

    This 90 minute workshop will focus on the Section 106 process and HPD's application and review processes. Topics include: • What is Section 106? • How to Submit a Project to HPD for Review Under Section 106 • How to Use the ER Online Project Submission Portal

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    TOUR- The Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (3:00-4:30 p.m.)

    Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the tour site.

    Carson McCullers, born in Columbus, GA in 1917, was one of the most significant American writers of the 20th century. Her childhood home now serves as a museum-artist residency space the Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians which offers fellowships for writers, artists, musicians, and scholars; presents educational and cultural programs; and maintains an ever-growing archive of materials related to the life and work of Carson McCullers. Join us for a tour of the museum to learn about the preservation of McCullers' childhood home as well as its current work to support artists.

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    TOUR- St. James AME - Wed, Sep 18, 2024 (3:00-4:30 p.m.)

    Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the tour site.

    Established in 1863, St James AME Church houses the second oldest AME congregation in Georgia. The building was completed in 1876 and is an example of Gothic Revival architecture with many ornate details. The sanctuary served as a meeting place during the Civil Rights movements. Learn more about the history of the church, the contributions of the congregation, and it's remarkable architecture.

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