Cobb Landmarks Lecture Series
Practical Preservation

June 25, 2022

Join us for a day of presentations exploring practical approaches to historic preservation. Whether you already own a historic property, are thinking about purchasing a historic property, or are just curious about historic preservation, this series of presentations will help give you a better understanding of the fundamentals of historic preservation as it's applied today. 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Space is limited. ​Each presentation is ticketed separately. See presentation listings for details. 

What Does Historic Designation Mean?
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Dickey, Coordinator of Public History and Professor of History, Kennesaw State University
June  25, 2022   1:00pm    William Root House

What makes a structure "historic"? If a building is on the National Register of Historic Places, it can't be torn down, right? Dr. Jennifer Dickey will answer these questions and more during this informative presentation. Dr. Dickey is a professor of history and the Coordinator of the Public History Program at Kennesaw State University. Prior to her arrival at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Dickey was the Director and Curator for Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum at Berry College and the campus preservationist. She is the author of A Tough Little Patch of History: Gone with the Wind and the Politics of Memory and co-author of Museums in a Global Context and Memories of the Mansion: The History of Georgia’s Governor’s Mansion.

Tickets are $15 per person. Space is limited. 
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Renovating a Historic House
Presented by Chris Brink & Jon Micheletto 
June  25, 2022   2:00pm    William Root House

Thinking about renovating a historic home?  What if it's been severely compromised by years of renovations? Could a damaged or neglected property be "too far gone" to save? Chris Brink and Jon Micheletto will share their recent experiences renovating historic homes in Marietta. Chris will discuss his home renovation as chronicled on Instagram (@brink_goes_dutch) including removing vinyl siding and flooring, and exposing or replicating historic details concealed or removed over time. Jon will share his experience renovating a historic home severely damaged by fire in 2016, which required the interior of the home to be gutted to the studs and rebuilt. Both presentations will include personal anecdotes and before and after photos​. 

Tickets are $20 per person. Space is limited. ​
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Appreciating Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Presented by Jim Barfield & Walter Elliott
June  25, 2022   4:00pm    William Root House

Authors Jim Barfield and Walter Elliott will discuss the importance of preserving Mid-Century Modern architecture in the south. Their presentation will cover a brief history of “modernism,” the elements of the genre, leading architects in Macon who adopted/practiced the style, and a generous number of photographs of Macon residential and commercial buildings as examples. Copies of their new book, Mid-Century Macon 1945-1969, will be available for purchase and signing. The 180-page book features an intimate look at 40 of Macon's most well-known Mid-Century Modern homes as well as other prominent buildings that incorporate the popular architectural style.

Tickets are $20 per person. Space is limited. Books sold separately. 

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Our Restoration Nation
Presented by Laine & Kevin Berry
June  25, 2022   6:00pm    William Root House

What do you get when you have two creatives with a passion for architecture and old things? Laine and Kevin Berry. They must get bored with their 9 to 5 jobs because they are serial house restorers. They work together on many projects and businesses, but as their 180,000 Instagram followers will tell you, they are at their best when saving an old house. While building or restoring a house is one of the most stressful things a married couple can go through, Laine and Kevin seem to thrive on it. The truth is, they just can’t wait to get their hands on the next beautiful structure and bring it back to life! This candid and humorous presentation will cover the basics of historic preservation.

Tickets are $35 per person. Space is limited. Light refreshments will be served. 

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