CULTURAL & HISTORIC AFFAIRS HOSTS LECTURE – SAVING OUR HOME’S HISTORY

Lecture on Historic Home Registration Process Presented in Honor of National Historic Preservation Month

(HACKENSACK, NJ) – On May 19^th at 7pm, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs is hosting a free virtual lecture presented by Andrea Tingey, a Principal Historic Preservation Specialist with the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office. In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, Tingey will demystify the process of registering historic homes with the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office as well as explain what it means for a homeowner. Tickets must be reserved ahead of time and a Zoom link will be provided to registered individuals.

The Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA) is dedicated to encouraging public involvement in Bergen County heritage. This virtual lecture provides an opportunity for residents to participate in the ongoing process of preserving their community’s history.

Tickets can be reserved at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saving-my-homes-historyready-for-the-nj-register-of-historic-places-registration-154263723951

• Who: The DCHA and Preservation Specialist, Andrea Tingey
• What: Saving Our Home’s History ­– virtual lecture open to the public
• When: May 19^th at 7-8pm
• Where: Zoom link given upon registration
• Why: To educate the public and encourage public involvement regarding historical preservation.

The Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs is dedicated to supporting the arts, history, and historic preservation. The DCHA plays a leading role in building a flourishing cultural environment that benefits and distinguishes Bergen County as a New Jersey cultural destination, offering programs, services, and resources in all three areas.

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