Workshops, lectures, and community programs that extend the Foundation's stewardship into the public square.
Beyond the calendar above, the Foundation maintains a working menu of sixty-one event ideas across ten categories. The community decides which we book next — vote on the ones you would attend.
61 ideas · 10 categories · audience-driven
Workshops in traditional bookbinding and paper repair, taught by conservators with decades of experience.
Practical sessions on object handling, environmental control, and basic conservation principles for private collectors and small institutions.
Reading and writing programs for children, conducted in partnership with libraries and schools — reinforcing the link between books, history, and learning.
Public talks on art history, American history, rare book scholarship, and the ethics of preservation.
Most events are free and open to the public. Some workshops require registration; details are listed below.
Saturday at 12:00 noon · Personal Library of CJ Peterson · Address shared directly with confirmed attendees
The first in a quarterly series. A distinguished private collector chooses one piece, tells its story for an hour, and takes audience questions for thirty minutes. Light appetizers and beverages provided. Capacity 45. This event was selected by community vote — 18 supporters expressed interest before scheduling.
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The Foundation provides educational supplies to families in need, hosts seminars on parenting and family enrichment, and partners with local schools to deepen the bond between cultural heritage and everyday life. Cultural preservation is, at its heart, a form of public service.
Educational supplies — book and supply drives in coordination with local schools.
Reading programs — youth literacy workshops in partnership with public libraries.
Family enrichment — periodic seminars on reading, writing, and household preservation of family heirlooms.
Volunteer days — opportunities to assist in cataloging, cleaning, and minor conservation work, supervised by qualified staff.