Virtual Programming Series about Places That Matter
We fondly refer to PNC as “the animal shelter for old houses.” It’s a fun nickname, but a responsibility we take to heart. Right now, “shelter” has taken on so many important meanings. At its core, we believe “shelter” remains what it’s always been – a place that provides cover and protection.
Our work is focused on the houses, buildings, churches, schools, and mills that have provided cover and protection for generations of North Carolinians. During this time when “sheltering” has become central to our lives, we want to explore with you the culture, architecture, diversity and stories of the many shelters across our state.
We hope you’ll join us as we provide some fun, distraction, cover and comfort. Come virtually “Shelter” with us! Scroll below for upcoming Shelter Series events!
If you are interested in sponsoring a Shelter Series event, contact Shannon Phillips.
Black Landscapes Matter
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Tuesday, August 11 at 4pm
Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder, Alicia Garza described the underlying motivations for the BLM movement as fighting “to be seen, to live with dignity, and to be connected.” Building on this quote, Professor Kofi Boone uses these three themes as lenses to examine landscapes in North Carolina, and to show how Black Landscapes (could) Matter.
Presented by Kofi Boone, ASLA - Professor of Landscape Architecture at NC State University
Wilmington, Lost but not Forgotten at the Beach
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Tuesday, August 25 at 4pm
Join us as we take a look at lost coastal buildings on the beaches of southeast North Carolina. Presented by historian Beverly Tetterton and Bellamy Mansion Museum Director, Gareth Evans.
Image: Oceanic Hotel, Wrightsville Beach
The Godette Hotel
Sponsored by: Laura Benson and Walt Sliva, Beaufort
"The Godette Hotel was once Beaufort's version of a Green Book hotel and restaurant. Back in those days, the town’s waterfront restaurants all refused to serve black customers. The Godette Hotel welcomed them." - David Cecelski
Learn more about this incredible historic landmark and Preservation NC's efforts to help save it from demolition. Interview and Q&A with author David Cecelski and Stephanie Dauway (granddaughter of hotel owners Henderson and Lucy Gray Godette).
Tuesday, July 28 at 4pm
Image: Godette Hotel, Beaufort
Preservation NC Before and After
Sponsored by:
Mike and Mary Cockrill
Through Preservation NC's nationally recognized and award-winning Endangered Properties Program we’ve rescued nearly 900 old, interesting, historic, sometimes abandoned, but always important properties. And there’s a story behind each one. Join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite "Before and After" stories! Presented by Preservation NC President, Myrick Howard.
Tuesday, July 14 at 4pm
Image: Staircase at Coolmore, Tarboro, NC
We are adding Shelter Series events throughout the year. Please continue to check this site for upcoming events. If you have questions or speaker suggestions for future events, contact Clarissa Goodlett. We look forward to sheltering with you!
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