Conference Agenda

 

Thursday, May 18, 2017

1:00-5:00  Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Seminar:  The Deeper Cuts
The Gem, 1014 3rd Street, Suite A

This four-hour seminar will explore advanced topics of the historic rehabilitation taxcredit program, discuss the latest in best practices and answer your in-depth questions.  Current industry news and potential changes to federal and state tax policies will also be discussed.  

 

7:00-10:00  Hotel Bentley Soiree (by reservation)
Hotel Bentley Grand Ballroom

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks
Dress "smart casual" 

 

Friday, May 19, 2017

8:00-9:00  Registration
Hotel Bentley Lobby

9:00-10:00  Opening Session
Hotel Bentley Grand Ballroom

Welcome

Dr. Dan Seymour, Board President
Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation

Introduction of Co-Hosts:

Kristin Sanders, Interim Assistant Secretary
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development

Charlie Charrier, President
Historical Association of Central Louisiana

Clifford J. Moller, Executive Director
Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Welcome Addresses:

The Honorable Jacques Roy, Mayor
City of Alexandria

The Honorable William H. Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor
State of Louisiana

Keynote Address:

Dr. Eugene D. Cizeck, FAIA, Emeritus Professor of Architecture, Adjunct Professor, Tulane University School of Architecture 

"Movement to Revitalize Faubourg Marigny in New Orleans"

Three Concurrent Sessions with Three Separate Tracks:

Track 1:  Main Street Communities

Track 2:  Local Preservation

Track 3:  Preservation Tools

10:15-11:15  Concurrent Sessions

Track 1:  Clearing the Hurdles:  Identifying & Working with Lead Paint, Asbestos & Underground Storage Tanks at Historic Sites

Track 2:  Grassroots Preservation of a Local Icon - Saving the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake

Track 3:  Mid-Century Modern in Alexandria

11:30-12:30  Concurrent Sessions

Track 1:  Planning Makes Perfect:  Louisiana Laws, Rules & Codes That Apply to the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures

Track 2:  Working with the Media, Your Historic Home or Building Has a Story Just Waiting to be Told

Track 3:  Revolving Funds & Easements

12:30-1:45  Luncheon
Hotel Bentley Grand Ballroom

Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Meeting

Presiding:  Dr. Dan Seymour, Board President

2017 Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Preservation Awards

Brian Davis, Executive Director

Shared Legacies in Louisiana's Natural Heritage Areas:  Connecting People, Traditions and Landscapes

Rebecca Blankenbaker, Cane River National Heritage Area

Ashley Herrick, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

1:45-2:45  Concurrent Sessions

Track 1:  Preparing Before a Big Event

Track 2:  Challenges and Successes of Local Preservation Groups

Track 3:  Cemeteries, Care and Repair of Ornamental Cast Iron

3:00-5:00  Self-Guided Tours

Cemetery Tour - The Historic Rapides Cemetery
201 Hattie Street, Pineville 

Screening of Acadian Brown Cotton
The Kent House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria

Mid-Century Modern District Tour
Alexandria Post-War Suburbs National Register Historic District 

Register Now! 

                             Registration Deadline is Friday, May 12!