Filoli School Programs
Woodside CA (September 18, 2018 - June 18, 2019)
House Garden Experience 1st-5th Grades Relaunches in September of 2018 Students are led by chaperones on a station-based experience through the House...
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Silicon Valley Eats: A Taste for Innovation
Los Altos CA (May 2 - September 8, 2019)
From foraging to farming, harvesting to canning, TV dinners to plant-based meat, the food we grow, prepare, and eat has changed over the years. How what we eat impacts our culture, shapes lives, and affects...
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Leading Locally: Non-Profit and Preservation Management Strategies for Historic Properties
Haverhill MA (May 3-31, 2019)
Workshops for Managing Historic Properties Friday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND.... Brilliant Minds Work on Weekends 2019 AT THE NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM S
STATEN ISLAND NY (May 18 - June 15, 2019)
A FUN weekend program that uses ART to teach about lighthouses, lightships and the maritime environment. PROJECTS include: Build your own light station, paint a lighthouse in the...
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The Hancock Mansion Project: Preserving History & Heritage
Boston MA (May 28, 2019)
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm Free, public lecture will detail on the Hancock Mansion’s unique place as a catalyst for America’s preservation movement, and how North Bennet Street...
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American Battlefield Trust Annual Conference
Lexington KY (May 29 - June 2, 2019)
Next summer, join the American Battlefield Trust members and staff — along with some of the nation's elite historians — for four days of camaraderie and touring in Lexington, Kentucky!
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Volunteer and Board information night @ Sandwich Opera House
Sandwich IL (May 29, 2019)
From 6:30 - 8pm pm on Wednesday, May 29th, the public interested in volunteering at the Sandwich Opera House, who the Association to Restore City Hall Board Members are and the purpose of the organization...
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11th Annual Preservation Conference - Preservation Works
Salt Lake City UT (May 31, 2019)
The Preservation Works Conference will provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to move you to action. Whether it's rehabbing your own property or passing a new ordinance, the Utah Preservation...
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Preservation Conference - Preservation Works
Salt Lake City UT (May 31, 2019)
Co-Presented by the Utah Division of State History The Preservation Works Conference provides you with the tools and inspiration you need to move into action. Whether it's rehabbing your...
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Preservation Conference Free Keynote Address
Salt Lake City UT (May 31, 2019)
We are excited to announce that our keynote speaker for the Preservation Conference is Sarah Calhoun, Owner of Red Ants Pants, Executive Director of the Red Ants Pants Foundation, and Producer of the Red...
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Rosemary P. Miller Lecture Series Presents: Randy Shipp "Press a Button, Get a House"
Bloomington IN (May 31, 2019)
Join us for the annual Rosemary P. Miller Lecture Series hosting Randy Shipp, "Press a Button, Get a House." This event...
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The American Arts and Crafts Chair: “A Message of Honesty and Joy”
Morris Plains NJ (June 1, 2019 - January 5, 2020)
The exhibition will feature thirteen exemplary examples of side chairs by handicraft-oriented furniture manufacturers--among them Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Workshops, the LJG Stickley...
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Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association (NIBA) - Bluegrass Festival
Yorkville IL (June 1, 2019)
Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association (NIBA) - Bluegrass Festival - June 1st at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Admission will be $20 at the door. $18 if...
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Peña Adobe Welcomes Solano County Sheriff’s Posse & K9 Unit, Saturday, June 1st
Vacaville CA (June 1, 2019)
The Solano County Sheriff's Posse has enjoyed a long-standing tradition of service with the Sheriff's Office since 1947. Comprised of citizens who volunteer their time in the service...
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Attend the Architectural History and Restoration Field School at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Forest VA (June 2-15, 2019)
FOREST, VA: The octagonal villa at Poplar Forest is considered by many architectural historians to be Thomas Jefferson’s most mature and personal work of architecture. Jefferson supervised the construction...
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Friends of Historic Forest Grove 2019 Spring Garden Tour
Forest Grove OR (June 2, 2019)
Six beautiful gardens will be on tour stretching from historic Old Town Forest Grove to the modern Forest Gale Heights neighborhood. Learn artistic ways to garden in small spaces, how to tackle a...
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Meeting Islip's Famous & Infamous: A Gilded Tour of Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Bay Shore NY (June 4, 2019)
On Tuesday evening, June 4th, (rain date June 6 ), from 6 to 8pm, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will give a guided tour of Oakwood Cemetery, founded in 1880, in Bay Shore. After an introduction...
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Call for Papers: Wacky Wisconsin – SCA’S 42nd Annual Conference
Wisconsin Dells WI (June 5-8, 2019)
“Wacky Wisconsin Dells” – Join the Society for Commercial Archeology’s (SCA) conference in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin from June 5-8, 2019. The three-day conference includes two days of motorcoach...
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DAS NY
New York NY (June 5, 2019)
Since 2007, DAS has provided the opportunity to compare and discuss approaches from a wide variety of institutions dealing with the same challenges. It is a unique international event that brings...
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Brandon Jones Band to play Historic Homestake Opera House
Lead SD (June 8, 2019)
Brandon Jones Band to play Historic Homestake Opera House LEAD – The Brandon Jones Band will play the Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead, SD on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m....
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Our Town, Our Schools, Their Words
Nashua NH (June 8, 2019)
The program begins at 2 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Using annual reports from Nashua during the 1840’s-1850’s, Susan Fineman will examine how town fathers addressed public education...
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
Knoxville TN (June 8, 2019)
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2019 on ESPN2 during the Baylor at Texas game (7:00 p.m. ET). The members of the Class of 2019 are: Beth Bass (Contributor), Joan Cronan...
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A Walk Through Time
Chicago IL (June 9, 2019)
A Walk Through Time is an annual major event hosted by Glessner House, which takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2019 the tour begins at 1:00 PM. This event provides the rare opportunity for visitors to...
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Step Back in Time
Richfield WI (June 9, 2019)
Step Back in Time 1 pm - 4 pm Spend an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at the Richfield Historical Park by visiting historic buildings and learning how day-to-day duties were done...
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2019 Arizona Historic Preservation Conference
Prescott AZ (June 12-14, 2019)
On behalf of the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks and Trails, and the conference planning committee, I am delighted to invite you to join us at our Annual Arizona Historic...
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Early “Base Ball” in the Gaslamp
San Diego CA (June 12, 2019)
Baseball season is in full swing, and San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is buzzing on game days with many enthusiastic ball fans filling the stands of Petco Park, and the streets of downtown! Did you know that...
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Family Science Night @ Aerospace Museum of California
McClellan CA (June 13, 2019)
Kick off Summer with the Aerospace Museum of California! Join us Thursday, June 13 for an evening of interactive science experiments, activities, and a Mad Science show by Sacramento Mad Science!...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (June 14, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Big Splash at The 1883 Water Works
Fort Collins CO (June 15, 2019)
Poudre Landmarks Foundation invites the public to its annual Big Splash at the 1883 Fort Collins Water Works on June 15 at 2005 N. Overland Trail. This free event is a Fort Collins favorite that offers...
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Big Splash at The 1883 Water Works
Fort Collins CO (June 15, 2019)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2019 Subject: Big Splash at the Water Works Date:Saturday, June 15, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location:The 1883 Water Works 2005...
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Pasadena Heritage Restoration Day
Pasadena CA (June 15, 2019)
Congratulations on owning your historic home! We know that caring for an old house cansometimes be frustrating and confusing. So, come and learn some skills that will help youhandle minor repairs or restoration...
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Poplar Forest Family Days
Forest VA (June 15, 2019)
Join Poplar Forest for a day focused on the family with special tours just for kids, crafts and hands-on history activities like brickmaking, quill pen writing and archaeology quests. Admission...
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Father’s Day at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Forest VA (June 16, 2019)
Treat Dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat and plantation grounds on his special day. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take guided...
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The National Lighthouse Museum presents "The Great Staten Island Father's Day Lighthouse Boat Tour a
Staten Island NY (June 16, 2019)
Journey up the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill waterways, over to Raritan Bay and Princes’s Bay Staten Island’s southern shore... To the Narrows which contain important history critical to NYC’s...
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ICAM-NA 2019
Chicago IL (June 20-23, 2019)
Please mark your calendars! The next ICAM-NA (International Confederation of Architectural Museums - North America) meeting will be held at The Art Institute of Chicago in June of 2019. The conference...
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Rosé & Croquet
Providence RI (June 23, 2019)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $50 in advance/$60 at door Sip the afternoon away by the fountain in Lippitt House’s secret garden. The flowers will have just begun to bloom, and the early...
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1776 the Musical at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Forest VA (June 27-29, 2019)
Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s annual presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the...
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"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" at Forbes House Museum
Milton MA (June 27, 2019)
Save the Date! The community is invited to participate in a special reading of Frederick Douglass's speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Hosted by Courageous...
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Conference: Speak To The Light-Two Centuries of Women's History in the Finger lakes
Penn Yan NY (June 28-29, 2019)
Lectures on Jemima Wilkinson, Quaker women, Antoinette Brown, Haudenosaunee culture, Underground Railroad, the Fox Sisters and featuring Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner author of Women's Suffrage. Following...
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Call for Proposals: "Kodachrome Commerce: American Commercial Architecture, 1945-1980"
Athens GA (June 28, 2019)
The College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia seeks proposals for its one-day digital symposium, Kodachrome Commerce: American Commercial Architecture, 1945-1980. The symposium...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (June 28, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Over the Barrel: A Prohibition Musical
Granite Falls MN (June 29, 2019)
Join us downtown Granite Falls for a traveling musical theater adventure exploring three generations of liberation, libation, inhibition (or lack thereof), history, the future, and of course, Prohibition....
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Waterford Log Cabin Day Festival
Waterford MI (June 30, 2019)
The Waterford Historical Society presents our annual Log Cabin Day Festival on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Event hours are 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will take place at 4490 Hatchery Road in Fish Hatchery...
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Independence Day Celebration
Forest VA (July 4, 2019)
Celebrate the American spirit—and the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—with a fun-filled day at Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment,...
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Iroquois Social Dancers
Howes Cave NY (July 6, 2019)
Echoes of Tradition: The Language of Dance Niagara River Dancers from Tuscarora will be performing traditional Iroquois social dances at the Iroquois Indian Museum.
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National Teacher Institute: Civil Wars to Civil Rights
Raleigh NC (July 11-14, 2019)
Our annual National Teacher Institute brings together educators from all over the world. This four-day event includes breakout sessions, workshops, lectures, and tours from some of the leading experts...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (July 12, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Artist Demonstration
Howes Cave NY (July 13, 2019)
Echoes of Tradition: Artist Demonstration Tuscarora-based artist Mary Clause demonstrates the creation of elaborately ornate beadwork collars, cuffs, and other items.
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43rd National Conference & Theatre Tour
Philadelphia PA (July 14-17, 2019)
The League's annual conference is the largest annual gathering of historic theatre professionals, community leaders, and service providers and suppliers, attracting participants from across the U.S. and...
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History Camp
Front Royal VA (July 15-19, 2019)
History comes alive for 1st - 8th graders! Hands-on discovery of old tools, visit a historical encampment on site, learn the history of the northern Shenandoah Valley and Warren County...
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Summertime Cocktail Demonstration & Small Bites
Bristol RI (July 18, 2019)
The once-a-month series of three tasting events will take place from 6:30pm-8:00pm inside the historic mansion and gardens, giving attendees a social, fun and educational opportunity to sample spirits,...
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Artist Demonstration
Howes Cave NY (July 20, 2019)
Echoes of Tradition: Artist Demonstration Kahnawake-based artist Tahatie Montour demonstrates the art of making gustowehs (men’s traditional headdresses).
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Crisp Point Light Historical Society Annual Conference
Newberry MI (July 20, 2019)
The 22nd Annual Crisp Point Lighthouse Conference will be held on July 20, 2019 (usually the third Saturday of July). We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Pentland Township Hall, located at 15474 M-28, Newberry,...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (July 26, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Richfield Art at the Mill
Richfield WI (July 27, 2019)
Richfield Art at the Mill 10 am - 4 pm Art and Fine Craft Fair Admission: $2, 5 and under FREE, Parking FREE Located in the beautiful Richfield Historical...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (August 9, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Artist Demonstration
Howes Cave NY (August 10, 2019)
Seneca artist Adrian John demonstrates the construction of water drums and cow horn rattles.
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Step Back in Time
Richfield WI (August 11, 2019)
Step Back in Time 1 pm - 4 pm Spend an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at the Richfield Historical Park by visiting historic buildings and learning how day-to-day duties were done long...
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Hudson's Bay Heritage Days
DuPont WA (August 16-18, 2019)
Friday, August 16, 2019 LeMay Washington State Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament at the Home Course in DuPont WA Saturday August 17, 2019 Annual 5 Star Classic Car Show, BBQ Chili...
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Artist Demonstration
Howes Cave NY (August 17, 2019)
Echoes of Tradition: Artist Demonstration Cayuga artist Dan Hill demonstrates the process of creating traditionally-inspired silver brooches.
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Ladies & Gentleman - Wine and Cheese Pairings & Craft Beer Tasting
Bristol RI (August 22, 2019)
The once-a-month series of three tasting events will take place from 6:30pm-8:00pm inside the historic mansion and gardens, giving attendees a social, fun and educational opportunity to sample spirits,...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (August 23, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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38th Annual Iroquois Indian Festival
Howes Cave NY (August 31 - September 1, 2019)
Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1 38th Annual Iroquois Indian Festival 10am – 5pm Celebrate Iroquois creativity and self-expression while enjoying a weekend...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (September 13, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Heritage Barn Workshop
Bend OR (September 14-15, 2019)
Do you own an old barn? Then join Restore Oregon and fellow barn owners for the 2019 Heritage Barn Workshop. SAVE THE DATE Saturday, September 14, 2019...
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Oregon Museums Association Annual Conference
John Day OR (September 15-17, 2019)
The Oregon Museums Association (OMA) invites you to John Day, Oregon to explore this year’s conference theme, Finding Common Ground. As museum professionals, we can inspire community collaboration...
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2019 Kansas Preservation Conference
Dodge City KS (September 19-21, 2019)
The 2019 Kansas Preservation Conference will be held in Dodge City, Kansas and will focus on the theme "Embrace Your Place."
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Know Your Bubbles - Champagne, Cava & Prosecco - Strawberries dipped in chocolate, Brie and Crudites
Bristol RI (September 19, 2019)
The once-a-month series of three tasting events will take place from 6:30pm-8:00pm inside the historic mansion and gardens, giving attendees a social, fun and educational opportunity to sample spirits,...
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21st Annual Thresheree & Harvest Festival
Richfield WI (September 21-22, 2019)
21th Annual Thresheree Harvest Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 21 22, 2019 9 am - 5 pm Admission: $6, children 12 under FREE Enjoy...
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Festival of Early American Arts
Nazareth PA (September 21-22, 2019)
The Moravian Historical Society will hold their Festival of Early American Arts on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, 2019 at our site in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The Festival will celebrate...
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African American Family History Day
Forest VA (September 21, 2019)
Join the Poplar Forest African American Advisory Group at the historic home’s annual African American Family History Day, an interactive experience designed to help you navigate historical records in search...
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Mr. Jefferson’s Salon Series: A Conversation on Race and Democracy
Forest VA (September 26, 2019)
Jefferson wrote the immortal words of the Declaration of Independence that have inspired people throughout the world to work for democracy. He also enslaved black men, women and children throughout his...
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Shady Ladies and Hop Heads Historical Pub Crawl and Walking Tour
San Diego CA (September 27, 2019)
Hit the streets- and this time, the bars!- of the Gaslamp. Created in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding New Town San Diego, now downtown, the combination historical tour and...
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Fall Festival
Yorkville IL (September 28-29, 2019)
Fall Festival - September 28th 29th at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. Admission: $5.00/person (13 and up), $3.00/child (3 - 12), Children under...
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Evening Trail Hike at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Forest VA (September 28, 2019)
“About twilight of the evening, we sally out with the owls bats and take our evening exercise.” —Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 1817 Join Poplar Forest...
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Wright’s Influence in Postwar Southern California
Los Angeles CA (October 2-6, 2019)
The 2019 conference, Wright’s Influence in Postwar Southern California, will focus on Wright’s work and recent attempts to preserve his legacy as well as the influence he had on other architects and...
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Fire Bell in the Night
Forest VA (October 5, 2019)
Poplar Forest brings history to life with “Fire Bell in the Night” an interactive program focused on the controversial Missouri Compromise of 1820, that essentially ensured the continued enslavement of...
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Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Forest VA (October 11-12, 2019)
An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson is credited by some for setting the standard for modern archaeological science. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused...
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Fall Harvest Open House
Swainsboro GA (October 12, 2019)
The Emanuel County Historic Society will host its Fall Open House Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Longview Farm and Home Museum. The site is just north of Swainsboro, GA across from...
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2019 American Folklore Society Annual Meeting
Baltimore MD (October 16-19, 2019)
The American Folklore Society's 131st annual meeting will be held October 16-19, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. The theme for the meeting is "Community Driven."
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Halloween On The Farm
Yorkville IL (October 20-27, 2019)
Halloween On The Farm - October 20th and 27th at The Lyon Farm. Times are from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. Admission: $4.00/person, Children under 2 are free (Sorry No Credit or...
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11th Annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Forest VA (November 16, 2019)
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Poplar Forest. The festival, which celebrates Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine,...
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Holiday Candlelight Tours
Forest VA (December 5-20, 2019)
Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Experience the villa by candlelight while your guide paints a portrait of the ways the Jefferson family and...
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Christmas at Richfield Historical Park
Richfield WI (December 7, 2019)
Christmas at Richfield Historical Park Noon to 3 pm The Richfield Historical Society's Mill House and Lillicrapp Welcome Center will be open to visitors....
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Christmas On The Farm
Yorkville IL (December 8-15, 2019)
Christmas On The Farm - December 8th 15th. Times are from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00/person, Children under 2 are free (Sorry No Credit or Debit Cards Accepted). There will be...
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Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinner
Forest VA (December 14, 2019)
Enjoy a magical glimpse of Christmases past; join Poplar Forest for a candlelit tour of the octagonal villa decorated for the holidays, in the style of the times. Then retire to Mr. Jefferson’s candlelit...
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