Restore Jacksonville is a multi-day event geared towards various audiences. Contractor Training workshops are two days of historic preservation fundamentals and energy efficiency for historic structures. The Conference offers homeowners a weekend of activities and educational sessions,with a special focus on sustainability. Saturday offers owners of historic and older homes educational sessions and nationally renowned guest speakers on historic preservation. Sunday offers tours of sustainable or “green” rehabs of historic buildings around Jacksonville.
Wednesday, May 2, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM –Restore Jacksonville at Artwalk
- Register for the conference! (Registration table will be available in Main Library promenade off Laura Street)
- Author, Ennis Davis will be selling and signing his new book: Reclaiming Jacksonville.
- Book photographer, Nomeus will be displaying his work in the Main Library lobby area.
Thursday, May 3, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission Annual Preservation Awards Reception & Ceremony, Main Library
In celebration of National Preservation Month, the annual JHPC awards ceremony recognizes outstanding projects and services that promote historic preservation in Jacksonville for Heritage Education, Residential Rehabilitation, and Preservation Projects and Services.
Friday, May 4, from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast with Donovan Rypkema
Registration Required
Historic preservation and economic redevelopment specialist Donovan Rypkema joins city leaders for a breakfast conversation about revitalization of downtown and the economic impact of historic districts and structures.