Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of news items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following:
Florida Trust News
- Registration for the 2024 Preservation on Main Street Conference is now open! Early Bird registration ends June 7, 2024.
- Take a look at the conference program!
- Room block prices are available for 2024 Preservation on Main Street participants at DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee. Book your room before June 7!
- Scholarships covering registration to 2024 Preservation on Main Street are available to students. Learn more and apply!
- The Florida Historic Preservation Toolkit received a Bicentennial Tallahassee/Leon County Historic Preservation Award in the category of Preservation Education. Congratulations to everyone involved!
- Our May Lunch & Learn: Florida’s Preservation Toolkit is now available on YouTube!
- Read the new issue of The Florida Preservationist!
- Submit your 11 to Save nomination by May 31, 2024!
Ongoing Education
- The Association for Gravestone Studies Conference will take place in Atlanta, GA, June 18-23, 2024.
- 2024 Preservation on Main Street will take place in Tallahassee, July 10-13, 2024.
- The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum 2024 will take place in West Palm Beach, FL, July 31-August 4.
- Preserving the Race for Space 2024: From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond, a symposium for historic preservation related to space exploration resources, will take place in Houston, TX, August 13-15, 2024.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s PastForward 2024 conference will take place in New Orleans, October 28-30.
Grants
- The Division of Historical Resources’ grant cycle will close on June 1. Don’t forget to submit your application! For webinars on how to apply, visit the Division’s Event page.
Regional Updates
Region 2
- Tallahassee celebrated Emancipation Day on May 20.
Region 3
- The Amelia Island Museum of History is hiring a curator.
Region 4
- Eatonville is recognized as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2024.
Region 5
- Preserve the ‘Burg publishes a report, titled Keeping the Vibe Alive: The Impact of Historic Preservation in St. Petersburg.
- Grassroots preservationists in Clearwater save the 1925 arches that mark the entrance to the Glennwood neighborhood.
Region 7
- The North Port City Commission votes to halt demolition of the Warm Mineral Springs historic buildings after being petitioned by the public and an alliance of preservationists, including the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.
Events
Region 2
- May 31: Mission San Luis in Tallahassee celebrates the new thatching of the Appalachee Council House with The Thatch is Back ceremony.
Region 3
- June 13: Architecture & History of Riverside Avondale workshop, Jacksonville
- June 27: Caring for Your Historic Home workshop, Jacksonville
Region 7
- May 31: Historic Headstones & History Happy Hour at Fort Myers Cemetery
- July 1-July 31: Teachers may visit Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum for free!
Region 8
- Explore Art Deco during our Insider’s Tour: Miami Beach, September 12-14.
