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Galveston Historical Foundation’s Preservation and Conservation Services Department is offering demonstration classes for the public beginning Saturday, February 7. Twelve
different classes will be presented on topics such as sheetrocking,
landscaping, and shutter repair. “This
is a terrific way for people to come and learn home improvements, arts
& crafts and historic preservation and rehabilitation,” states
Lesley Sommer, director of preservation and conservation services.
“This service is at the heart of Galveston Historical
Foundation’s mission. The
classes are conducted by volunteers who give of their time to teach
their skills and all proceeds fund Galveston Historical Foundation.” Also,
Margaret Culbertson, author of Texas
Houses: Built by the Book, will speak in a free lecture on
Wednesday, May 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Galveston Historical
Foundation Custom House, located at 502 20th Street in
Galveston. Fees
for the Demonstration Classes are $8 per class for members of Galveston
Historical Foundation, $45 for any six classes and $75 for the entire
series. For non-members of
Galveston Historical Foundation the classes are $10 per class, $55 for
any six classes and $95 for the entire series. For information contact Samantha Bosshart at (409) 765-7834 extension 25 or email samantha.bosshart@galvestonhistory.org; or visit www.galvestonhistory.org for registration information on-line.
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