# Event Details - **Event Name**: Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a conversation with award-winning preservationist Anthony Wood and Vermont preservationist Emily Wadhams.About this EventJoin us for a conversation with award-winning preservationist Anthony Wood about his most recent book, Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and the Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero. Wood will be joined by Vermont preservationist Emily Wadhams to explore the remarkable life of civic advocate and preservation champion Albert Sprague Bard.An early opponent of billboards and a passionate civic activist for the right of cities to protect and preserve their architectural heritage, Bard was the force behind the 1965 New York City Landmarks Law and an adversary of powerbroker Robert Moses. Bard’s persistence and courage as a preservationist offer enduring lessons in the 21st century for those committed to preserving the communities they love.Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and the Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero will be available for purchase and signing.Emily Wadhams is a historic preservation professional with an extensive background in public policy, state administration, and private consultancy. Her work emphasizes the practical and environmental benefits of maintaining the built environment. As vice president for public policy at the National Trust for Historic Preservation (2004–2011), she managed the organization’s Sustainability Program. In this role, she advocated for the environmental benefits of reusing and retrofitting older buildings, framing preservation as a key strategy for carbon reduction and resource conservation. She led the Division for Historic Preservation at the State of Vermont as the state historic preservation officer (1998–2003). Emily specialized in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings for affordable housing, demonstrating how existing structures can meet modern social needs while preserving community character. She holds an MS from the University of Vermont’s Historic Preservation Program. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelburne/promoting-preservation-insights-from-the-life-of-an-unknown-civic-champion/100001983969253444 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shelburne - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms - **lat**: 44.395607 - **long**: -73.24727769999998 - **full address**: Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/22e1584a9743f5797c15901ccb9e25cec96d0e8e13eb9eb2d740d884cd9179da-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbb1e2f-gmir.jpg?v=1772100722 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion being held? - **A:** Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion? - **A:** Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion is organized by Vermont Education and Environment Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Promoting Preservation: Insights from the Life of an Unknown Civic Champion is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shelburne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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