We’re still working on the schedule.

Here’s a sampling of topics to pique your interest.

  • Taste and Talk - TASTE - Enjoy a free lunch of specialties from local restaurants. TALK - Visit with vendors, presentation craftspeople, museums, and historical organizations.

  • Repointing historic brick - Brick and mortar extraction, mortar mixture recipes, restoration tools, and techniques.

  • KY Historic Tax Credits - Do you own a historic property that needs some work done?! Your plans may qualify for Rehabilitation Tax Credits and could offer you 20-40% of your qualifying project expenses back in the form of an income tax credit.

  • Decorative plaster - Get your hands dirty while you learn about decorative plaster details with this hands-on session.

  • Wood window rehab (session and demo) - Repair, don't replace! Most wood windows can be repaired and will outlast your homeownership. Learn how wood windows are made, function, and can be as energy efficient as any new insulated window. All it takes are a few simple tricks and best practices for repair and maintenance.

  • Wood floors - The best approaches to preserve and restore original wood flooring.

  • Historic roofs - How to maintain them, and what to watch for when selecting a contractor. Explore special tools, slate and tile types, and everything you need to know about preserving these roofs for the next generation.

  • Buying, financing, and insuring historic houses - Learn about the buying process utilizing 203k Renovation Financing, specifically in Historic Districts. Learn about how and why to inspect the physical condition and discuss the important topic of proper insurance during and after the construction process.

  • Plaster repair - Learn how to deal with fixing basic plaster issues, such as mending cracks and restoring damaged plaster in your historic home.

  • Box gutters - The reality is that the box gutter is far superior to an aluminum seamless gutter. Learn what it takes to maintain and repair them.

  • How to research your historic home and the people who lived there - Learn how to research your house and property at the courthouse using deeds and other documents, overcoming obstacles, tips, and provide resources for researching the people who once lived in your home.

  • Porch repair -Topics will include assessing conditions, framing, flooring, columns, balustrades, soffit and ceiling, trim, and more.

  • Storm doors and windows - Preserve historic fabric and gain energy efficiency that will meet or beat replacements.

  • Painted and sealing brick - The proper treatment of brick and what to do if your brick is painted.

  • Recreating missing decorative elements - What to do if your missing architectural details.

  • African American local history & landmarks - Learn about Cincinnati’s historic assets and their history.

  • Cemeteries - Learn why they are an important part of our historic landscape.

  • Mr. and Mrs. Muddle - Does something look off? Learn about insensitive changes made to our historic fabric and how to reverse them.

  • And more to come!