Programs
Preservation Resources Network
Our new list is your resource for historic preservation professionals in design, infrastructure and design.
Live In a Landmark
HWF was pleased to hold a highly successful workshop on the purchase and preservation of historic homes.
Thanks to our speakers and sponsors.
City of Wilmington Development Services & Historic Preservation Commission
NC State Historic Preservation Office
BB&T
Sinclair Station, Inc.
With additional support from:
Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast
Port City Java
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
US Dept. of the Interior & National Park Service
Wilmington AIA
Most Threatened Historic Places
This annual program highlights buildings and sites under threat across the Lower Cape Fear region.
Since 2006 HWF has taken nominations from the public and compiled
We're pleased that many properties on the lists have been saved for preservation.
2010 Most Threatened Historic Places Nomination Form
NC Cultural Resources Sec. Linda Carlisle & State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Crow announced HWF's latest list during Preservation Month.
MTHP Lists: 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006
Preservation Zoning Initiative
HWF, Wilmington Downtown and other partners have formulated new zoning language to provide incentives when preserving historic structures and to revise demolition procedures in the CBD.
Read about them here and send us your feedback.
Recommendations for CBD Land Development Code amendments
CBD Contributing Structures Map
5K Run for Preservation - Thursday, September 10th, 2009
In 2006 we brought back our 5K Run and found that historic downtown Wilmington brought runners out to enjoy the challenge and the surroundings for family fun. The course visits Wilmington's beautiful architecture, supports HWF and celebrates with a party and awards at the finish line.
Repair Affair
We have revived this popular program which enables HWF to assist homeowners and save the city's vernacular architecture one home at a time. By partnering with Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries
we have used our volunteers to fix a home on North 7th Street and get ourselves involved in hands-on preservation. We need more volunteers to help as
this is just the first of many houses we'll be tackling in the future. Click here for photographs of the first Repair Affair house and here to email us to join rewarding preservation projects!
$$ Tax Credit Brochure & Preservation for Profit $$
A comprehensive workshop on the redevelopment of historic buildings offered
each year by HWF and our Buildings Worth Saving Committee. An array of experts
from banking, architecture, code enforcement, the State Historic Preservation
Office, insurance and real estate development present valuable information
on all aspects of practical historic preservation.
Topics include: Design Issues, Building Codes,
Federal and State Tax Incentives, and Case Study Discussion.
AIA Continuing Education Credit Available.
Watch the entire Workshop here!
through the City's video website
Tax Credit Information
The HWF provides information on State
and Federal historic rehabilitation tax credits and provides limited assistance
in the completion of tax credit applications.
Plaque Program
The
HWF Plaque Committee oversees the Foundation’s Plaque Program. Buildings
75 years and older located in New Hanover County are eligible for a plaque.
The HWF can provide you with an application that is designed to lead you step
by step through the research process.
View Plaque Program
Port City Architecture Online
In partnership with NHC Public Library, this resource documents all the
historic plaques in New Hanover County.
Historical Research Files
The Foundation has copies of all
research completed for every building with a HWF plaque as well as a limited
amount of local research materials.
Protective Covenants and Preservation Easements
A preservation easement is a legal agreement between a property owner and
a preservation organization that protects the architectural and historic integrity
of structures by imposing limitations on the type of alterations that can be
made. Protective covenants and preservation easements provide a vehicle for
you to take an active part in the preservation of Wilmington and to be eligible
for certain tax benefits.
Brochure here
Apartment List
The HWF maintains a list of available rentals in Wilmington’s
Historic District. This list refers people seeking apartments directly to the
owner or agent. We regularly update the list to keep the information as current
as possible.
Click here for rentals
Historic Wilmington Walking Tour
Click here to view and print our tour, developed by Eagle Scout Daniel Eaddy
Educational Programs
The HWF sponsors a variety of educational
programs by local and regional experts including lectures, classes, demonstrations,
tours and trips.
Speakers Program
Provides speakers to address civic organizations, churches, garden clubs, neighborhood and professional organizations
on a variety of preservation topics.
Contact us for a speaker at your event
Are
you a Preservationist?
Find out here with our guide
And how can you help save the region's Most Threatened Places?
- Visit
the NC State Historic Preservation Office website
- Call or email HWF with your questions, ideas and suggestions about heritage preservation?
- Attend public hearings to learn more about issues such
as Seagate, affordable housing and preservation zoning
- Encourage the owners of threatened property to carefully
evaluate alternatives to demolition
- If you live in Brunswick County strongly urge your
elected officials and county staff to plan and execute an historic
resources survey
- Let affordable housing developers know that you prefer
the rehabilitation and reuse of older historic houses to demolition
- Attend a service at St. Peter & St. Paul Church and
contribute to their preservation fund
- Contact Historic Wilmington and donate a preservation
easement on your historic building
- Visited and enjoy a fishing pier
- Volunteer to help care for a historic cemetery, or form
a friends group
- Support Historic Wilmington Foundation and our work
by joining or making a contribution
