Senior Scholar Seminar: Fundamentals of Historic Preservation

The Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County has announced the seminars for their upcoming 12th annual Senior Scholar Program. Sessions are held weekly on either Tuesdays or Thursdays, beginning February 4 and 6, and run for five weeks. Seminars are held over Zoom, so you can join from anywhere!

Thursdays at 3:30pm: Fundamentals of Historic Preservation (taught by Erin Tobin)

This course will discuss the history of the preservation movement in the United States; preservation laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels; an overview of architectural styles and terms; preservation’s role in responding to climate change and social justice; and using financial incentives for preservation projects, including adaptive use case studies.

Other Winter 2025 Seminars

• Tuesdays at 10:00am: Climate Science and Environmental Resilience
• Thursdays at 10:30am: Jane Austen and her World
• Thursdays at 1:00pm: Virtual Museum Visits

Enrollment Fee

• $30.00 for choice of two sessions if registered by January 27, (cost increases to $50.00 after that date)
• Add additional seminars for $10 apiece

How to Register

• Select two of the five-week seminars
• Send choices, email address, and payment to:
  • Senior Citizens Council
    5139 North Catherine St.
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901

For questions or more information, contact Patricia or Maria at Senior Citizens Council at 518-563-6180.