Historic Preservation Basics Seminar

Historic Hawaii Foundation News Release

Historic Hawaii Foundation, in partnership with the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division, will offer a community seminar on Historic Preservation Basics on Kauai, Lanai, Molokai and Maui between March and June of 2014.

The Molokai event is on Saturday, May 17 at the Kulana `Oiwi Halau from 9 a.m. to noon.

The seminar will provide an overview of preservation essentials in the context of each island community. The three-hour class will include topics such as what is historic preservation and why does it matter, standards and framework: how does this all work, and historic preservation and the local community.

The seminar is appropriate for members of the community interested in preserving Hawaii’s historic and cultural places, including historic preservation review commissioners; cultural resource commissioners; planning commissioners; planning department staff; elected officials; local preservation organizations; community members involved with preservation issues; and planners, architects, land owners and contractors whose work may affect historic sites. The seminar has been
submitted for approval of 2 AICP CM credits and for 2 AIA credits.

Pre-registration is required. Information and online registration is available at historichawaii.org