08/14/2026
📖 Do you love Hendersonville's history? Want to help preserve the stories, places, and people that make the community special?
The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission is launching a free Historic Preservation Training Series as part of the Neighborhood History Project, and you're invited!
Whether you're a neighborhood advocate, local history enthusiast, property owner, or simply curious about preserving our community's past, these workshops offer a chance to learn from preservation professionals and gain practical skills.
All sessions are FREE and open to the public! RSVPs are appreciated to help with planning.
📅 Training Schedule
🏛 National & Local Property Designation
Friday, August 28 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the differences between National Register listing and local historic landmark designation, the benefits of designation, and the nomination process.
🎙 Oral History & Community Archives
Friday, October 2 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Explore best practices for conducting oral history interviews, preserving community stories, and creating archives that document local history for future generations.
🪧 Historic Markers, Exhibits & History Trails
Friday, October 30 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Discover how communities can share their history through interpretive markers, public exhibits, and history trails that educate residents and visitors alike.
📍 All sessions will be held in the City Hall Second Floor Meeting Room from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Help keep Hendersonville's history alive by learning how to document and preserve the stories that define the community.
To RSVP, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/historic-preservation-training-series-4860015?just_published=true or contact Sam Hayes at [email protected] or 828-341-7081. We hope to see you there!
