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Historic Preservation Week
Preservation Week Schedule 2025
October 13 – 18, 2025
Theme: Atlanta’s People, Buildings, Stories — Connecting the Past to the Present
October 13 (Monday)
Photo Series Installation in the Atrium
Running all week
- Keynote Speaker: Lauren Marshall
- Topic: The Importance of Readaptation and Reuse of Historic Properties
- Representative: NewTown Macon
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Location: Atlanta City Studio
Run of Show
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Introduction of Keynote: Susan Coleman |
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Ms. Lauren Marshall |
| 11:05 – 11:25 | Q&A |
| 11:25 – 11:30 | Closing Remark: J. Haley Swindle |
October 14 (Tuesday)
Panel Discussion
Featuring internal staff and experts discussing adaptive reuse projects and historic buildings
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Atlanta City Studio
- Panelists: Elizabeth Clappin (Narrator), J. Haley Swindle (Rational), Tia Williams (Creating Adaptive Reuses)
Run of Show
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 – 6:15 PM | Reception |
| 6:15 – 6:45 PM | Panelist Discussion |
| 6:45 – 6:55 PM | Q&A |
| 6:55 – 7:00 PM | Closing: Leslie Battle Williams |
October 15 (Wednesday)
Tour of Historic Alms House
In partnership with Memento Mori
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Historic Alms House
Run of Show
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | Presentation and Tour: Elizabeth Clappin |
October 16 (Thursday)
No Event Scheduled
October 17 (Friday)
Highlighting Adaptive Reuse in the Cameron Alexander Blvd Corridor
Presentation & Tour in collaboration with St. Mark’s Church
- Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: St. Mark’s Church, 762 Cameron Alexander Blvd (491 James P. Brawley Dr. NW)
- Format: Reception + Presentation + Guided Tour
Run of Show
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Reception |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Welcome & Introduction: J. Haley Swindle Presentation: Rev. Winston & Westside Future Fund |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Small Guided Tour of the Area (Guide: Rev. Winston) |
| 12:15 – 12:25 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 | Closing Remarks: J. Haley Swindle |
October 18 (Saturday)
Tour of Adaptively Reused Buildings in Atlanta
In partnership with Dr. Candy Tate & Friendship Baptist Church
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Meeting Point: Friendship Baptist Church (80 Walnut Street, Atlanta GA SW)
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Arrival at Friendship Baptist Church (Light refreshments provided) |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Presentation: History of Friendship Baptist & Roosevelt Hall — Carine Kroko |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Tour: Dr. Candy Tate
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| 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Return to Friendship (optional boxed lunch $20/person) and Closing Remarks: Susan E. Coleman |