# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DH Webinar: Finding, Fixing, and Fighting for Historic Buildings: How You Can Be a Preservationist T
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Historic buildings are worth saving for so many reasons—but who gets to save them? In this engaging and practical webinar, you’ll learn how you can be a preservationist, no matter your background. Join Trish Smith, Drayton Hall’s Director of Preservation & Archives, as we explore how to identify what makes a building significant, how to spot signs of trouble, and how to take action—from hands-on repairs to organizing community support. Whether you’re a homeowner, student, or just someone who loves old places, this session will equip you with tools and inspiration to protect the buildings that matter to you.

What You’ll Learn:

How to “read” a historic building’s clues and conditions
Basic preservation terms and concepts explained simply
How to get involved in advocacy or repairs in your neighborhood
Stories of ordinary people making a difference
Bonus: You’ll receive a downloadable “Preservation Starter Kit” with helpful checklists, resources, and next steps to begin your own journey as a preservationist.

This is a Donate What You Can Event presented by Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. If you are not able to watch at the broadcast time, register as usual and the link to watch the event at your leisure will be emailed to all registered attendees the following day. We look forward to seeing you virtually!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charleston-south-carolina/dh-webinar-finding-fixing-and-fighting-for-historic-buildings-how-you-can-be-a-preservationist-t/200029693226640
- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Charleston, South Carolina
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-7105, United States, Charleston, South Carolina

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DH Webinar: Finding, Fixing, and Fighting for Historic Buildings: How You Can Be a Preservationist T being held?
  - **A:** DH Webinar: Finding, Fixing, and Fighting for Historic Buildings: How You Can Be a Preservationist T takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Online event, 3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-7105, United States, Charleston, South Carolina.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DH Webinar: Finding, Fixing, and Fighting for Historic Buildings: How You Can Be a Preservationist T?
  - **A:** DH Webinar: Finding, Fixing, and Fighting for Historic Buildings: How You Can Be a Preservationist T is organized by Drayton Hall.

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