April 14, 2020
Forbes recently gathered a list of virtual tours of historic homes, and as many are currently spending more time at home, “this is a great time to see some of the places you have been meaning to visit, or would like to tour again.”
For more: “Historic Homes You Can Visit Virtually If You’re Stuck Inside”
April 13, 2020
Historic properties face many threats as years pass. One increasing threat for historic properties located near waterways is the rise of sea levels. The article below from Architectural Record details how preservationists are handling the issue of sea-level rise and how the world of historic preservation must continue to adapt in order to save properties from encroaching water.
For more: “Rising Seas Threaten Historic Houses”
April 6, 2020
Historic Latta Plantation is providing content for those who find themselves currently continuing their education outside of the classroom. The Latta Learning series consists of a variety of short videos that explain life at the Plantation.
To view the series: Historic Latta Plantation Latta Learning
April 3, 2020
Fred Lawing, owner of the Golden Green Hotel located at 3024 E. Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, N.C., recently discussed his efforts to maintain the historically significant property with Q City Metro. See the full article below to read more about how Lawing has preserved this historic building, which is the “Charlotte-area’s only hotel that is Black-owned and vegan-friendly.”
For more: “This Black-owned hotel is more interested in preserving history than tearing it down”
April 2, 2020
As part of the continuing celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, giving some women the right to vote, Smithsonian Magazine recently ran a feature on Susan Pringle Frost, who was instrumental in preserving many of Charleston’s historic buildings.
To read more about Frost and the subsequent creation of the Preservation Society of Charleston, see the full article here: “The Suffragist With a Passion for Saving Charleston’s Historic Architecture”