May is National Preservation Month!
Join us as we celebrate with these exciting events.
Spring Stroll Tour Of Homes & Gardens, Macon
Macon, Georgia
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 12-5 p.m.
Hosted by Hay House
Historic Windows Virtual Workshop
Friday, May 8
10-11 a.m.
Zoom
Free
Join us this Preservation Month for a virtual workshop exploring the value and care of historic windows. Led by Doug Romaine, Historic Preservation Advisor with Austin Historical, this session will cover why preserving original windows matters—and how to approach their repair and restoration with confidence.
Since 2010, Austin Historical has built a reputation across the Southeast for safeguarding the craftsmanship and character of historic buildings, with a focus on restoring historic windows and doors. In this workshop, Doug will share practical insights drawn from that experience, along with guidance for property owners, stewards, and preservation advocates. The session will include ample time for questions and discussion.
Registered attendees will receive a link to join the session closer to the event.Â
Lunch & Learn: Hazards of Lead-Based Paint
Wednesday, May 20
12–1 p.m.
VirtualÂ
Free
This one‑hour lecture introduces the potential health hazards associated with renovating and remodeling older homes. While the training primarily focuses on lead‑based paint—where it’s found, why it’s dangerous, and how renovation activities can create exposure—it also covers other common hazards such as asbestos, mold, silica dust, and chemical exposures. Participants will learn how these risks arise during typical home improvement projects and what basic steps to take to recognize, minimize, and prevent harmful exposures before picking up that hammer.
This session will be led by Jenny Houlroyd with Safety, Health, Environmental Services (SHES) at Georgia Tech.
Register now to secure your spot. A link to join the session on Zoom will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the event.Â
Neel Reid Prize Panel Discussion: Reflections on Travel, Practice, and Influence
Wednesday, May 27
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
In Person, Rhodes Hall, Atlanta
1516 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Directions & Parking
Join the Georgia Trust this Preservation Month for a special evening at Rhodes Hall celebrating the impact of the J. Neel Reid Prize. This year’s program brings together past award winners for a dynamic panel discussion reflecting on how the Prize has shaped their professional paths and design perspectives.
Panelists include Michael Kleeman (2002 recipient), Professor and Department Chair of Interior Design and Assistant Dean at Brenau University; Clay Rokicki (2010 recipient), Principal at Historical Concepts; and Blake Segars (2011 recipient), Principal & Chief Architect at T. Blake Segars Architecture. Each pursued intensive study travel focused on classical architecture and design. Kleeman’s research examined the influence of Sebastiano Serlio on late Renaissance and Mannerist architects in Italy, while Rokicki and Segars both studied traditional architecture in England—Rokicki focusing broadly on English architectural traditions and Segars on the work of Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll .
Through a moderated conversation, the panel will revisit their study experiences while focusing on how those formative travels continue to inform their current work and careers in architecture and design.
The program offers a unique opportunity to hear from past Prize recipients and to explore the enduring value of travel and scholarship in shaping thoughtful preservation practice.