Upcoming Local Events
Historic Building Styles of Southern Pines
Join us for our newest class!
In this class, we will explore the architectural styles that make up the historic town of Southern Pines, from the Greek Revival Shaw House of the town's early days to the post-WWII Art Moderne and International style jewels designed by world-famous architects. ⠀
In this class we’ll cover:
the architectural styles that comprise Southern Pines
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Southern Pines Local and National Historic Districts
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what helps protect these architectural gems
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how to get involved with preserving Southern Pines heritage buildings
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Who is this class for?
a new resident of Southern Pines wanting to learn more about their new town
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longtime residents curious about their neighborhoods
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anyone interested in architecture or historic preservation
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Class is:
Free to Southern Pines Public Library members
held via Zoom
will be approx 60 mins
Who is teaching?
Leslie Brians
A Virginia native and military spouse, Leslie has a BA in Historic Preservation, a Master of Architecture, and serves as a preservation consultant. Leslie lives in a rehabilitated 1910 cottage in downtown Southern Pines.
Working With Contractors and Craftsmen
Join us for our newest class!
Get real world advice for getting work done on your historic home.
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In this free 90 minute class we'll cover:
In this class we'll cover:
finding a contractor or craftsmen
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the interview and bidding process
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developing a plan
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recommended questions to ask
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tips for working together
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things to keep in mind
Who is this class for?
an old home owner looking to find someone to help with work
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someone interested in buying an old house and hiring out work
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an old home owner trying to decide between DIY and hiring a contractor
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Class is:
Free to all attendees
held via Zoom
will be approx 60 mins
Who is teaching?
Nathan Spearing
Nathan is a Sandhills, NC general contractor with a passion for the historic and the owner of Transform NC.
Emily Yopp
A Lillington NC native and veteran spouse, Emily is currently rehabilitating the 1880 Waddell-Larkin House in Carthage. She has an MBA from American InterContinental University
Intro to Historic Preservation in the Sandhills
Back by popular demand!
Learn about the basics of historic preservation in Moore County
In this intro class we'll cover:
what exactly is historic preservation?
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common preservation myths
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how to finance your old home
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what to look for when buying an old home
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questions to ask when hiring a contractor
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how to decorate an old home to fit your tastes.
Who is this class for?
the local real estate agent interested in learning more about old homes
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someone excited but also intimidated by the idea of buying an old home
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an old home owner looking to make it better meet their needs
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someone interested in learning about historic preservation as a practice
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an old home owner looking to find someone to help with maintenance
Class is:
Free to all attendees
held via Zoom
will be approx 90 mins
Who is teaching?