
Historic Preservation Commission Public Training Series
Hands-on public training in historic preservation, from documenting buildings and neighborhood stories to practical strategies for protecting and sharing local heritage. Welcoming residents, property owners, and local historians for an accessible, skills-based civic workshop.
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Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Practical training on how National Register listing differs from local historic designation, with a clear look at protections, incentives, and community impact. Ideal for property owners, advocates, and planners navigating preservation and development decisions.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in turning local heritage into interpretive markers, public exhibits, and walkable history trails. Learn practical methods for community storytelling, planning, and engaging visitors through place-based interpretation.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
Hands-on training in oral history methods, from planning and conducting interviews to ethical consent and recording techniques. Learn practical approaches for preserving community stories and building accessible local archives for long-term stewardship.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.

Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.

Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.
Public in-person city council meeting in the Council Chamber at Asheville City Hall for municipal updates, agenda items, and community comment. A structured civic forum focused on local governance, policy decisions, and public accountability.

Civic training session on serving as a Buncombe County poll observer, with a clear walkthrough of guidelines, rules, and expectations. Live Q and A plus registration details for county residents interested in supporting local elections.

Civic training session on serving as a Buncombe County poll observer, with a clear walkthrough of guidelines, rules, and expectations. Live Q and A plus registration details for county residents interested in supporting local elections.
Civic training session on serving as a Buncombe County poll observer, with a clear walkthrough of guidelines, rules, and expectations. Live Q and A plus registration details for county residents interested in supporting local elections.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.

Drop-in community workshop focused on reshaping Owen Park and improving Swannanoa’s pedestrian network, with discussion around sidewalks, walkability, and safety. Learn about draft planning efforts and share resident feedback in an informal open-house setting.

Drop-in community workshop focused on reshaping Owen Park and improving Swannanoa’s pedestrian network, with discussion around sidewalks, walkability, and safety. Learn about draft planning efforts and share resident feedback in an informal open-house setting.
Drop-in community workshop focused on reshaping Owen Park and improving Swannanoa’s pedestrian network, with discussion around sidewalks, walkability, and safety. Learn about draft planning efforts and share resident feedback in an informal open-house setting.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.
Practical training for youth coaches and mentors focused on mental health support, trauma response skills, and supportive mentorship. Expect hands on discussion and tools aimed at building safer, more resilient community spaces.

A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.

A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.
A drop in community workshop invites residents to review the final draft redesign for Charles D. Owen Park and share feedback in person. Expect project boards, design details, and civic conversation shaping next steps for the park.

A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.

A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.
A community learning circle digs into Asheville and Buncombe County’s past through a four-part reading and discussion series. Conversations follow the themes of the “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” exhibit inside the library reading room.

Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.

Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.
Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.

A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.

A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.

A civic information session with Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan explaining local election services, followed by an interactive Q and A. Registration is required, with validated parking available downtown.

A civic information session with Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan explaining local election services, followed by an interactive Q and A. Registration is required, with validated parking available downtown.
A civic information session with Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan explaining local election services, followed by an interactive Q and A. Registration is required, with validated parking available downtown.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.

Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.

Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.