Preservation Kentucky, Inc.

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17236897213234258382009-10-13T19:09:22.724-04:00Preservation Kentucky, Inc.Preservation 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-7531641832734579772009-08-20T09:01:00.004-04:002009-08-20T11:54:42.853-04:00Masonry Workshop in September

Preservation Kentucky and the Rural Heritage Development Initiative will offer a Brick Masonry for Historic Buildings workshop, September 22 -25 in Bardstown Kentucky. Miles Miller, the instructor is the president and owner of Rochester -Miller Restoration Inc. The company was formed in 1981 soon after Miles graduated from the University Of Kentucky College Of Business Administration.Over the

PK News & Eventsdirector@preservationkentucky.orgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1723689721323425838.post-90786662686340816972009-06-18T20:41:00.005-04:002009-08-20T09:15:01.204-04:002009 Pine Mountain School for Practical Historic Preservation hands-on training workshop in October 2009

Dry Stone Wall Workshop: October 9-11, 2009Since 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

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

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-16089862256620974082009-06-18T20:16:00.004-04:002009-06-18T20:32:51.573-04:00Funding for the Dry Ridge Consolidated Colored School in Crittenden, KY

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-81365089935638908062008-10-29T15:01:00.000-04:002008-10-29T15:03:07.342-04:00Historic Preservation Bookstore Launched

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-37245454462503697582008-10-13T11:48:00.003-04:002008-10-13T11:51:34.263-04:00Kentucky Military History Museum to Undergo Preservation Efforts

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-27041345529258412112008-10-02T15:20:00.003-04:002008-10-02T15:34:35.094-04:00Kentucky Projects Awarded Preserve America Grants

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

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