From: AMY D WYATT <amy.wyatt@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: Planning for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month in May Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:10:21 +0000 Message-id: <CH2PR06MB6535B129B51CED3AE8B7D96583189@CH2PR06MB6535.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
If your organization is hosting an event in May that celebrates the preserv
ation of Wisconsin’s historic places, let us know and we will help promot
e it on our website at https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4
182. If you have any questions about the types of events that qualify or if
you’re looking for ideas, please get in touch.
Any event that celebrates the preservation of historic places and archaeolo
gical sites is a great idea.
Some events that organizations have done in the past at their own historic
sites or by showcasing a variety of places in their community:
· Open house
· Walking tour or driving tour of historic districts (docent led or self-
guided)
· Scavenger hunt
· Photo contest
· Trivia event
· Host a speaker to talk about the importance of historic preservation, a
rchaeology, and historic places to the community
· Workshop on a preservation topic like how to research the history of yo
ur house
· Historic cemetery tour or clean-up project
· Concert, movie night, or arts and craft fairs set at a historic site
· Preservation awards program for worthy projects in the community
· Family event with preservation activity for kids
These are some of the most popular ideas, but if you have something in mind
that you’d like some feedback on I’m happy to help.
Thank you!
Amy Wyatt
Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office