WHAT'S HAPPENING!
Save the date for these exciting and important opportunities to learn about and get involved with preservation in your community.
Chinese New Year Parade
February 19, 3:00 pm, Begins at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse, 155 W. Granite St.
Montana's parade dragon, a gift to the people of Montana from the people of Taipei, leads the way to the Mai Wah Museum at 17 W. Mercury Street where 10,000 firecrackers and refreshments for the parade goers await.
Historic Preservation Seminar
February 27, 9 am to Noon, Story Mansion, Bozeman
Topics include historic preservation tax credits, Secretary of the Interiors Standards for preservation, and combining LEED certification with historic preservation. Contact ckramer@bozeman.net for more information.
Heritage Playapalooza!
February 27, 11 am to 2 pm, Western Heritage Center, Billings
Kids will learn and play games from the past such as tiddlywinks, jacks, hopscotch, Chinese jump rope, and many, many more. Tickets are 25 cents each or 10 for $2 with most games requiring 2 to 4 tickets. For more information, please call 406-256-6809.
Legislative Interim Study on Historic Preservation
Marchl 12, 7:30 am, State Capitol Room 137
The Interim Committee on Education and Local Government will disucss sustainable revenue for preservation and ways to improve state support of historic properties. Barbara Pahl of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will present model programs from states across the West.
Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Recreation
April 8-9, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell
This annual event features topics on sustainable tourism, branding Montana, Indian country tourism, geotourism, authentic experiences, as well as special tours of Conrad Mansion and Lone Pine State Park. Visit http://travelmontana.state.mt.us/conference/ for more information.
Montana Main Streets Conference, “Montana Downtown Forum”
Sept. 15-17, Holiday Inn Parkside, Missoula
Learn how healthy, vibrant downtowns can help recruit new residents, businesses, and tourists, and can help keep the people who already live and work there. Contact jburk@mt.gov for more information.
Montana History Conference, “100th Anniversary of GlacierNational Park”
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Red Lion Colonial Hotel, Helena
This year’s conference will highlight the peoples and stories of Glacier National Park in observance of its centennial year. Contact klambert@mt.gov for more information.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference
Oct. 27- 30, Austin, TX
Be inspired, share ideas, and learn from expert practitioners who are setting standards in the field of historic preservation. New session formats, a wide range of topics, and spectacular tours of Austin landmarks offer something for everyone. Visit www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/ for more information.
