Minnesota Local History Workshops

Interior of the Ramsey House with inset of magnified decorative finish cross-section

Join us for a workshop for preservation professionals. Eileen Grogan, the director of historic preservation for Conrad Schmitt Studios, will explore the process of Historic Finish Analysis. Participants will receive foundational knowledge on the history and process of historic finish analysis, with hands-on instruction on taking samples, working with specialists to determine what historic finishes are present in historic structures, and using the results of a historic finish analysis.

This workshop is free for registered participants and includes lunch and refreshments. This workshop is made possible with funding from the Henry Somsen Fund and the Charlie Nelson Fund for Historic Preservation.

COST: FREE

This workshop is intended for design and historic preservation professionals.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Alexander Ramsey House
265 S. Exchange St Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-296-8760 | ramseyhouse@mnhs.org

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