Webinars & Open Forums
Historic Renovations Webinar
Presented by Preservation of Wilson. This event addresses issues related to the challenges and rewards of buying and restoring historic properties. The program begins with a round table discussion with Brent Flowers, Preservation of Wilson’s interim executive director; Maggie Gregg, regional director of Preservation of North Carolina; and Monica Davis, who is renovating shotgun houses on Ash Street.
Tracing Changes and Revealing Culture: A Study On Shotgun Houses In The East Wilson Historic District, 1988-2019
Presented by Monica Davis in collaboration with UNCG, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, & Preservation of Wilson
This project operates predominantly on grants and tax credits that Monica has received. If you would like to be a part of making a change, please consider a donation to Monica’s project by clicking here: MAKE A CHANGE
Why Do Paints Fail?
Identifying Common Paint Failures When Repainting Older Buildings
Presented by Reid Thomas, Restoration Specialist from North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office in collaboration with UNCG, Monica Davis, & Preservation of Wilson.
North Carolina Historic Tax Credits Webinar
John Wood and Chip Futrell discuss local, state, & federal tax incentives, the application process, and how these programs can impact you!
Presented by Chip Futrell, Preservation of Wilson President, and John Wood, Preservation Specialist for the North Carolina State Preservation Office.
Indigenous People’s Artifacts In Pitt County
Presented by Randy Daniel & the Pitt County Historical Society
Dr. Randy Daniel, chair of the ECU Dept. of Anthropology, will speak on ancient artifacts from indigenous peoples in Pitt County. Daniel's talk is based on his new book, Time, Typology, and Point Traditions in North Carolina
Asheville Monuments
Presented by the Western NC Historical Association
A panel of scholars discuss the Vance memorial statue in downtown Asheville and the troubled racial legacy of Gov. Zebulon Vance.
Caring About Our Past Improves The Future
Presented by Claire Edwards & the Pitt County Historical Society
Historic preservationist Claire Edwards gives a virtual presentation about the relocation of the Jones-Lee House in Greenville and the century-old Farmville Hardware building. Edwards emphasizes the importance of historic preservation for building healthy communities.