Join us for PAST Forward, our 2026 Historic Preservation Summer Series, presented by The Historic Collective at Compass!

Historic properties have a unique charm and craftmanship, and they also have unique needs for maintenance and renovation. Our Historic Preservation Workshop Series helps property owners in Springfield learn more about their historic homes and how to preserve them.

2026 PAST Forward Historic Preservation Summer Series

• Historic Wood Windows: Operation, Maintenance & Repair Basics - Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM
  • Featuring Kim Pryor, woodworker & licensed residential contractor
  • Register here
• Researching Your Historic Home - Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 PM
  • Featuring Kiley Secrest, Jacksonville Public Library
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• Historic Home Maintenance - Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 PM
  • Featuring Southern Brothers Inspections, with guest speakers from Metro Foundation Solutions and AC Panda Mechanical Contractors
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• Navigating the COA Process - Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM
  • Featuring speakers from the City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Section
  • Register here

All Historic Preservation Workshops are free. Each presentation takes place in the VyStar Community Collaboration Space at the SPAR Building (1321 N Main) unless otherwise noted. Registration is requested for planning purposes, but the event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 PM and presentations take place from 6-7 PM.