# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Historic Preservation Series - Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Historic Preservation Architect Jody Lahendro will speak about preserving Black history through churches and schools in rural Virginia.About this EventAt the center of most 19th century Black communities were two critical institutions—a church and a school. Beginning as modest, simple frame structures, later additions and improvements came as community size, wealth, and pride grew.Since retiring five years ago as UVA’s Historic Preservation Architect, Jody Lahendro, FAIA, has provided professional services to central Virginia nonprofits seeking to preserve historic Black schools and churches. In this talk, Jody will present several of his projects, from initial community engagement and grant assistance, through the architectural and construction process. He will also discuss how these buildings fit within the broader cultural histories of Black education and religion.The Historic Preservation Lecture Series is put on in collaboration with Preservation Piedmont, the Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee, and the City of Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee.This series is generously sponsored by Commonwealth Contractors.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/historic-preservation-series-preserving-black-history-in-rural-virginia/100001982355092445
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Trinity Episcopal Church
- **lat**: 38.0425249
- **long**: -78.4921549
- **full address**: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Historic Preservation Series - Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia being held?
  - **A:** Historic Preservation Series - Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia takes place on Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Historic Preservation Series - Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia?
  - **A:** Historic Preservation Series - Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia is organized by Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society.

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