Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

Family Archiving Workshop

Want to preserve your family’s story but not sure how? Join our Family Archiving Workshop to learn how to organize, protect, and share your cherished photos, letters, and keepsakes. Bring a few favorite items that fit in a backpack — we’ll guide you through every step!

Space is limited, so reserve early! Families may bring up to 3 family members and children over 10 years are welcome. Each family will receive one archival box to store their items. In addition, experts will transfer a small number of your photos or documents to a flash drive that you can keep.

A reception will follow.

Check back soon for information about how to register!

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Citizen Nominators Workshop
May
17
10:00 AM10:00

Citizen Nominators Workshop

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Is there a historic property in your neighborhood in danger of demolition? Are you a homeowner interested in learning more about your historic home? Are you worried about gentrification and want to help protect your neighborhood from aggressive development?

ANYONE can designate properties to the local historic register. Become a citizen nominator! This workshop will teach the basic tools of designating properties to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. We will discuss:

  • Why designation?

  • Designation criteria

  • The nomination forms

  •  Research process

  • Working with the Historical Commission

This workshop from RePoint Philadelphia is a part of our Aaron Wunsch Days of Service dedicated to preserving historic places, empowering marginalized communities, and making preservation accessible to all. Originally founded by the late Penn Associate Professor Aaron Wunsch, RePoint honors Aaron’s memory by furthering his legacy of community service and multivocal preservation advocacy.

Can’t make this date? Don’t worry, Aaron Wunsch Days of Service will be held on the third Saturday of every month, travel around the city, and highlight different themes of preservation. Sign up for our mailing list to stay in touch with all things RePoint.

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