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Event to celebrate 50th anniversary of National Historic Preservation Act

Scheduled for Oct. 14

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2016) — A public event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office will held on Oct. 14 in Frankfort.

Concurrent sessions exploring Kentucky’s historic preservation legacy will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Orlando Brown House at LHHS and the Old State Capitol, both National Historic Landmarks.

The main event, “Preservation Trailblazers,” begins at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Grand Theatre and features an interactive conversation among some of the leaders of Kentucky’s historic preservation movement over five decades. Other highlights will include a keynote lunch and closing celebration on the grounds of Liberty Hall.

To register for the event click here. For a complete schedule of events click here.