April 22, 2026
Webinar: How to Participate in Ohio Open Doors
In a follow up to last November’s webinar, we’ll walk through the steps of developing and registering your Ohio Open Doors event. We’ll outline a few event ideas, to get your creative juice flowing, and discuss the practicalities of planning and promoting your events using the Ohio Open Doors website (hint: it’s easy). Note: you didn’t have to attend last November’s webinar to benefit from this one! (It’s here if you want to view it: https://heritageohio.org/webinars/.)
Andy Verhoff of the of the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office, will lead the webinar.
Ohio Open Doors has been hosted every two years since the first event 2016, which commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. For more about Ohio Open Doors, visit: www.ohiohistory.org/opendoors
May 2, 2026
Young Ohio Preservationists: Wood Window Maintenance & Restoration Workshop Series
Columbus
Join Young Ohio Preservationists for a wood window maintenance and restoration workshop series with Lindsay Jones of Blind Eye Restoration!
The second hands-on workshop will focus on how to create a lead safety workspace, sash and trim removal, and window reinstallation.
May 6, 2026
Beginning a building restoration or revitalization project can be daunting, especially when you’re unsure where to start or how to identify the right partners. This webinar is designed to guide owners through the early stages of project development, including how to structure and issue a request for design qualifications.
We will cover key industry terms such as RFPs and RFQs, along with best practices and common pitfalls when preparing project requests for public or private notice. The session will also outline the qualifications to look for when selecting a design partner.
For public projects, a dedicated segment will address applicable state laws and regulations governing the procurement of professional services.
May 7, 2026
CAMP Workshop
Newark
This one-day training is designed for members of historic preservation commissions, design review boards, planning commissions, and municipal staff who support preservation-related decision-making. Whether you’re a volunteer review board member or a city professional, this workshop is built for the everyday leaders responsible for reviewing projects, applying design guidelines, and guiding preservation efforts in their communities. The event is hosted by Heritage Ohio and the City of Newark.
May 20, 2026
Revitalization Series Workshop: Design That Drives Downtown Success
Tiffin
The morning session of the workshop will feature Magnetic Main Streets: Designing Storefronts That Invite, Engage, and Increase Cash Flow with Tiersa Wodash, founder of Brick and Mortar.
In this focused, energizing session, Tiersa Wodash demystifies what makes storefronts truly magnetic and why lighting, cohesion, and thoughtful design details matter more than most business owners realize. Designed for downtown merchants, building owners, and Main Street leaders, this workshop blends architectural insight with practical, affordable strategies you can implement right away. We’ll cover lighting fundamentals, common pitfalls, and smart exterior and interior design moves. Then translate those insights into storefront strategies that stop foot traffic in its tracks. From quick fixes to longer-term façade improvements, you’ll leave with clear next steps and tools you can bring back to your business and community.
The afternoon sessions will start with the Downtown Tiffin Facade Program and how its implementation has lead to economic vitality in the downtown commercial district. The Gossman Group will present The Importance of a Downtown Plan to your downtown’s overall success, and the afternoon will conclude with guided Downtown Tiffin walking tours.
July 11, 2026
Young Ohio Preservationists: Wood Window Maintenance & Restoration Workshop Series
Columbus
Join Young Ohio Preservationists for a wood window maintenance and restoration workshop series with Lindsay Jones of Blind Eye Restoration!
The third hands-on workshop will focus on basic scraping, glass cutting, glazing, and painting techniques.
August 15, 2026
Young Ohio Preservationists: Wood Window Maintenance & Restoration Workshop Series
Columbus
Join Young Ohio Preservationists for a wood window maintenance and restoration workshop series with Lindsay Jones of Blind Eye Restoration!
The fourth hands-on workshop will focus on common wood window repairs including an introduction to hand saws and power tools, epoxy, and doweling joints.