# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "First Friday, In Their Own Words"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Art and Puzzle of Historic Restoration 

Join Kimberly Hillen—local historic homeowner, realtor, Clarkdale Historic Preservation Commission member, and restoration enthusiast—for an essential guide to revitalizing historic properties without losing their soul. This presentation bridges the gap between preserving architectural integrity and implementing modern necessities. Featuring a panel of expert tradespeople, we explore the "Big Five" of restoration: balancing modernity with tradition, securing structural foundations, navigating regulatory red tape, managing hazardous materials, and budgeting for the "historic premium." Whether you’re a current homeowner or a prospective buyer, you’ll walk away with a practical framework for keeping your home’s history intact and your budget on track.

This event is free to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clarkdale/first-friday-in-their-own-words/200029984853337
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Clarkdale
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Clark Memorial  Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N 9th St, Clarkdale, AZ
- **lat**: 34.77211
- **long**: -112.05651
- **full address**: Clark Memorial  Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N 9th St, Clarkdale, AZ, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "First Friday, In Their Own Words" being held?
  - **A:** "First Friday, In Their Own Words" takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Clark Memorial  Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N 9th St, Clarkdale, AZ, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "First Friday, In Their Own Words"?
  - **A:** "First Friday, In Their Own Words" is organized by Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "First Friday, In Their Own Words" is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Clarkdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "First Friday, In Their Own Words" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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