Historic Preservation Month

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Birmingham, AL – In honor of Historic Preservation Month, the City of Birmingham’s Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits is hosting a series of free activities for the public. All of the following events begin at 12 noon.

  • Historic Walking Tours
    • Tuesday, May 2: Historic Walking Tour of the Civil Rights District central core. Meet at the center of Kelly Ingram Park. (In event of rain, the alternate date will be May 26.)
    • Wednesday, May 3: Historic Walking Tour of Government Square. Meet at the fountain at the center of Linn Park. (In event of rain, the alternate date will be May 31.)
  • Special Event
    • Monday, May 8: A Salute to Birmingham’s Unsung Heroes of Historic Preservation at Boutwell Auditorium.
  • Historic Preservation Education Lecture Series
    • Tuesday, May 9: “The National Register of Historic Places.” Boutwell Auditorium.
    • Tuesday, May 16: “How to Conduct Historic Building Research & How to Obtain a Historical Marker.” Birmingham Public Library, Arrington Auditorium (Enter through main library, 3rd floor skywalk)
    • Tuesday, May 23: “Historic Preservation Tax Incentives.” Boutwell Auditorium.
    • Tuesday, May 30: “Birmingham’s New Adaptive Reuse Incentive for Historic Buildings.” Birmingham Public Library, Arrington Auditorium (Enter through main library, 3rd floor skywalk)

Click here for a printable schedule of events for Historic Preservation Month.

For more information, contact Hannah Garmon, Historic Preservation Manager, at 205-254-2424 or Hannah.Garmon@birminghamal.gov. You can also reach Karla Calvert, Urban Design Administrator, at 205-254-2479 or Karla.Calvert@birminghamal.gov.

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