Old House Expo 2017
February 4, 2017 |
Contact: Stacey Winfield, Interim Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 816-931-8448
Email: swinfield@historickansascity.org
Date: 1/11/2016
Revised: 1/16/2017
HISTORIC KANSAS CITY TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL OLD HOUSE EXPO
Featuring Keynote Speaker Tamara Day and Ward Schraeder, Stars of Little Money Mansions on DIY Network
Historic Kansas City and the Young Preservationists, KC are pleased to present the third annual Old House Expo. The Old House Expo will take place on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri. This exciting, one day event is packed with information and networking opportunities for old-house enthusiasts.
Tickets begin at $20.00 and are available for sale at eventbrite.com.
Additional event details can also be found at historickansascity.org.
The Old House Expo will feature on-site exhibitor booths with contractors, designers, craftsmen, lenders, realtors and nonprofit organizations all specializing in preserving, restoring, and renovating historic homes. Education sessions will include topics such as: window restoration, house maintenance, energy efficiency, chimney and masonry
restoration, plaster repair workshop, and several rehabilitation case studies.
In addition, Historic Kansas City volunteers will be offering research assistance to allow attendees to learn more about the history of their homes.
This year, Historic Kansas City is thrilled to welcome special guests Tamara Day from Leawood, Kansas and her father, Ward Schraeder, as keynote speakers. Tamara and Ward are the stars of Bargain Mansions on DIY Network. Event sponsors include: Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, KC Parks, VisitKC, McCray Lumber and Stewart Title.
About Historic Kansas City and Young Preservationists KC:
Historic Kansas City (HKC) is the only greater Kansas City nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the area’s heritage, neighborhoods and historic built environment. The Young Preservationists KC is an affiliate group of Historic Kansas City that strives to encourage and mobilize young preservationists through service, learning and advocacy. ###
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Website:
oldhouseexpo2017.eventbrite.com |
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| Location Information |
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Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall |
3218 Gladstone Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64123 |
| Website:
kcmo.gov/kansascitymuseum/ |
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| Contact Information |
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Young Preservationists, KC |
| Email:
oldhouseexpo@historickansascity.org |
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