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Introduction to the Certified Local Government Program

The most successful preservation practices are those rooted in proactive planning at the local level. During this webinar, we will not only re-introduce the Certified Local Government (CLG) program, including the requirements and benefits of the program, but how its framework can help communities establish long-term approaches to engaging historic preservation as part of their suite of options to make our communities better.

November 14th, 2024

1 PM ET

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Practical Preservation Workshops

These workshops are designed to educate historic home owners and commercial building owners on the benefits of historic preservation. The participants will gain a profound understanding of restoration techniques and methods, at the same time, discovering invaluable ways to save money.

Workshop participants will gain the knowledge and skills they need to perform masterful restorations as well as a greater appreciation for the cost-effectiveness of historic preservation. 

  • Don’t pass up the opportunity to learn the valuable trades of:
  • Building Assessment 101
  • General Maintenance for Historic Buildings
  • Masonry Maintenance and Repair
  • Plaster and Stucco Repair
  • Porch Repair
  • Weatherization
  • Window Restoration and Repair
Additional Detail & Fee Schedule (Updates coming soon)

Video: Working with Windows in 5 parts

In this 5-part YouTube series, the Michigan Historic Preservation Network and Michigan State Historic Preservation Office provides “simple steps for working windows.”

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Understanding Preservation Practices

  • Historic Preservation can be confusing.
  • What do designations mean?
  • How do I research my historic property?
  • Are there incentives to rehab and preserve?
  • Understanding Historic Designations
  • Researching Your Historic Building
  • Preservation Incentives For Nonprofits and Communities
Additional Details & Fee Schedule (Updates coming soon)

Realtor Education Workshop

Join the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for this workshop to equip Realtors and real estate professionals with tools to help market and sell older homes. Learn how to communicate the value of owning a historic property to your clientele!

Continuing Education: The workshop offers two elective CE credit hours. 

  • Topics include:
  • Different Types of Historic Designation
  • Historic Districts and Property Values
  • Current Market Trends
  • Identifying Historic Architectural Styles
  • Researching Historic Information
  • Marketing Historic Buildings

For more information, please call us at 517.371.8080

or e-mail us at Info@mhpn.org