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Register by Sunday April 17 for Annual Conference
Nearly two years to the day...the 41st Annual Louisiana Preservation Conference is set for learning and networking! We're excited to welcome attendees, speakers, sponsors, and student scholars to Monroe & West Monroe on Thursday April 21 and Friday April 22, 2022.
This year's conference will highlight various sessions to learn about different topics and approaches to bring back to your hometown. Below are a few highlights:
Building a More Inclusive Historic Preservation Movement, Seminar (Thursday 1-3PM) - This panel will discuss the steps for historic sites to self-asses, update and maintain their interpretation of a site; better understand the impact a site can have on different visitors; and mobilize to protect a threatened site. Free & Open to the Public (Registration appreciated under a la carte selections)
Awards Ceremony & Networking Night (Thursday 6-9PM) - Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the State Historic Preservation Office along with live music and local food, $65 per person
Investor Breakfast (Friday 7-9AM)- Visit the once Most Endangered Place, Cooley House, under restoration and network other attendees, included with registration or $25 separately
This event is sponsored by Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation, Rick & Donna Richard, Michael & Christie Echols, The Bernard House, Caldwell Bank & Trust, Cross Keys Bank, Stonehenge Capital, West Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Donaldsonville Downtown Development, Hamilton House Inn, Rolf Preservation Works, and The LeJeune House.
Better Boards Training Workshop Rescheduled for May 20-21
Do you volunteer or work with a preservation organization in your community? a historical society or museum? Main Street group? or other non-profit? Learn how to build and improve your organization's capacity and activities by attending this upcoming Better Boards Training Workshop in Baton Rouge on May 20-21. LTHP active members receive 10% discount on registration.
The 1.5 day Better Boards Training Workshop will be lead by Esther Hall and will show how historic preservation boards and other non-profit organizations how to strengthen their skills and strategies among board members. This event will be held at Red Stick Social's 4th Floor Hall in Baton Rouge.
Registration is $75/person and includes Friday lunch and refreshments. It is recommended that at least 3 members from your organization (staff and/or board members) attend for effective change and impact. Seating is limited so register your team today!
This week, LTHP appeared before the House Appropriations Committee at the invitation of Rep. Mary DuBussion (Dist. 90), to request funding to restore Camp Salmen Lodge and construct a period-appropriate dock along Bayou Liberty, in St. Tammany Parish. The site is important in many areas, including architecture, archaeology, culture and wildlife biology. The 75/25 funding would support St. Tammany Parish and Friends of Camp Salmen Nature Preserve to restore and use the ca. 1790 Creole structure, which was used as a home, trading post and Boy Scout camp.
You can get involved by reaching out to your State Representative and requesting their support of appropriations for Camp Salmen Lodge under HB 1. Camp Salmen Lodge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 and to the Louisiana's Most Endangered Places List in 2020.
Rep. Mary Duisson (left) joined by representatives from Friends of Camp Salmen Nature Preserve and LTHP at the Capitol.
Two Mini-Rambles - Saturday May 7
Our Rambles have become a popular way to explore new places of the state and learn more out our state's unique history. This spring we are introducing "Mini-Rambles." These "Mini-Rambles" will last 2-3 hours and highlight a select number of historic sites in their community. Both events are Saturday May 7 starting at 10 AM.
These tours do not include a bagged lunch like traditional Rambles, but attendees are encouraged to sticks around to explore more on their own at local shops, restaurants, and even the the Louisiana Mayhaw Festival in Marion. If you are interested in sponsoring these Rambles, please contact wprince@lthp.org or 225-930-0936. Sponsorship includes program advertising and complimentary tickets.
Curious to learn more about different resources and programs to save and restore historic places?! There are just three in-person meetings remaining, plus one virtual. Click here to see the schedule for Leesville, Lake Charles, and Hammond.
Deadline Extended for Hotel Monroe Request For Proposals
The deadline for submissions of proposals to purchase and redevelop the former Hotel Monroe property have been extended to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022 . This 25,500 sf building overlooks the beautiful Ouachita River in downtown Monroe and is eligible for both state and federal historic tax credits.
Interested developers should contact Brian Davis at 318-267-5220 or bdavis@LTHP.org for more details.
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