tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17236897213234258382009-06-22T09:28:54.038-04:00Preservation Kentucky is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Kentucky's historic resources through advocacy and education. See http://www.preservationkentucky.orgPK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-7204253777272962622009-06-21T17:14:00.003-04:002009-06-22T09:28:54.046-04:00

These two workshops will be held June 28 - July 4 in Frankfort KYA Timber Frame Picnic Shelter Workshop, which will include laying out and cutting a white oak picnic shelter. Students who enroll in the timber frame workshop will have the opportunity to learn square rule layout, cutting square rule joinery and using hand and power tools. The picnic shelter workshop will take place at the River

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-90786662686340816972009-06-18T20:41:00.003-04:002009-06-21T08:44:56.760-04:00

Since 2002, Pine Mountain Settlement School and the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office have partnered to present this annual series of hands-on training programs, with work done on significant historic buildings on the school’s campus and highlighting various materials and construction methods. Classes feature experienced instructors who educate participants in skills

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-52310139576750446822009-06-18T20:35:00.001-04:002009-06-18T20:38:10.782-04:00

The Kentucky Department of Local Government (DLG) has announced the distribution of nearly $47,328 in Cemetery Preservation Fund grants for the restoration and maintenance of non-profit cemeteries not receiving perpetual care funds. FY09 Approved Cemetery Preservation Fund Grant Recipients: County: BALLARD Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant $1,700.00County: BALLARD Cemetery: Hazelwood $1,500.00County:

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-16089862256620974082009-06-18T20:16:00.004-04:002009-06-18T20:32:51.573-04:00

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation has once again partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and contributed $1 million to help restore Rosenwald Schools. This year, 16 Rosenwald Schools in eight states will receive funding. The Kentucky Rosenwald Schools that is funded for 2009 is the Dry Ridge Consolidated Colored School in Crittenden, Kentucky.The Dry Ridge School

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-81365089935638908062008-10-29T15:01:00.000-04:002008-10-29T15:03:07.342-04:00

PreservationDirectory.com, the leading online resource for historic and cultural resource preservation based in Portland, Oregon, is pleased to announce the launch of the comprehensive “Preservation Bookstore.” With over 275 books currently available, the bookstore will collect and present primary titles of critical importance to restoration professionals, historic homeowners and the general

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-37245454462503697582008-10-13T11:48:00.003-04:002008-10-13T11:51:34.263-04:00

Beginning on Monday, October 13, 2008, the Kentucky Military History Museum, housed in the Old State Arsenal in Frankfort, will undergo extensive preservation work in an ongoing effort to protect this important Kentucky historical site. Repairs to the Arsenal, which are being funded by the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, will be completed in a manner that honors the historically

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-27041345529258412112008-10-02T15:20:00.003-04:002008-10-02T15:34:35.094-04:00

Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett, along with Advisory Council on HistoricPreservation Chairman John L. Nau III, today announced the second round of Preserve America Grants for 2008 that includes 44 projects in 24 states totaling more than $4.3 million. Two Kentucky projects were awarded a total of $123,925. The application period for 2009 will open October 1.The Rural Heritage

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.org