by CT Trust | Jul 21, 2020 | Easements, Organization
Thanks to a preservation easement donated by Lee Kuckro, Preservation Connecticut will protect the historic character of the Dr. Daniel Hooker house in Wethersfield in perpetuity. One of the oldest surviving brick structures in Connecticut, the Hooker house was built...
by CT Trust | May 20, 2020 | Education, Organization
Board of Trustees Update May 2020 May is the start of new board terms at Preservation Connecticut. We are pleased to welcome four new trustees to our board. Deb Cohen, West Hartford, is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker and blogs about historic houses at The...
by CT Trust | May 18, 2020 | Education, Organization
Important updates about funding resources from the State Historic Preservation Office: Funding match temporarily suspended for Survey and Planning and Partners In Preservation Grants In response to economic difficulties faced by many of our non-profit and municipal...
by CT Trust | Apr 25, 2020 | Education, Organization
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we interact with the people and places we care most about. During these unusual times, it is important to remember the sense of continuity and permanence provided by historic resources. They are the places where we gather to...
by CT Trust | Apr 22, 2020 | Education, Organization
Happy Earth Day from all of us at Preservation CT! We are an active steward of our state’s history and heritage but we’re also working on a more sustainable future that’s only possible when we embrace the past. This goes well beyond conservation and environmental...
by CT Trust | Apr 20, 2020 | Education, Organization
We hope you are all doing well and adjusting to life staying home, or staying safe at work if you have an essential job (which we thank you for!) Here are some updates related to Preservation Connecticut events and general preservation resources: Our Annual...