Cornerstone Academy Partnership

Cornerstone Academy, the preservation education partnership of the Preservation Alliance and MNHS, launched in 2014. The statewide preservation education program has developed a training series for homeowners, community members, and professionals in fields that frequently interact with historic buildings and districts. Last year, hundreds of property owners across the state participated in more than 40 workshops. Courses included Understanding Historic Tax Credits, Handyman Special, Repairing Old Windows, and Why Old is Green: Sustainability in Older Homes. MNHS sites are sometimes used as workshop classrooms through this partnership, further demonstrating the value of historic spaces. In the coming year, Cornerstone Academy will continue to inform, motivate, and connect even more people to places with classes throughout Minnesota.