Raise a Toast to 40 Years of LPA at the Site that Started it All!

Join Lawrence Preservation Alliance on Friday, May 17th at 7PM for a celebratory toast and Old House Warming to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of LPA! This event will take place at 947 Louisiana Street, the home that started it all.

In 1984, a handful of neighborhood leaders, alarmed at the pace of old house demolitions and threatened public properties downtown and in historic core neighborhoods, came together to stop this house from facing the same fate. Incorporated as a non-profit under the laws of the State of Kansas on May 17, the newly formed LPA, combining 25 personal loans from supporters, had this property purchased within a few short weeks, and on the road to recovery. Now, after years of hard work and community-building by countless board members and annual members, we look up and see that LPA is forty years young!

This is a free but members-only event, open to paid members of Lawrence Preservation Alliance. To help with our planning, it's important for all who attend to register at givebutter.com/LPA40thToast.

Not a member currently? Go to the registration site, click "Donate & Tickets" and pay a $20 membership fee. We will see you there!

Friday, May 17, 7PM
947 Louisiana

Celebrating 40 Years of Lawrence Preservation Alliance!

May is upon us and there is much to celebrate in the world of historic preservation!

Not only does the month of May mark 40 years since the establishment of Lawrence Preservation Alliance, it is also National Preservation Month, as observed and celebrated by the National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

To honor our anniversary, a custom commemorative logo has been created and will be used throughout the year in promotional materials and gift items. Each feature of this logo was carefully selected to represent this 40th anniversary milestone and our continued commitment to the preservation of Lawrence’s historic treasures.

Lawrence Preservation Alliance will be celebrating this milestone anniversary with an exclusive members only event at the very property that sparked our founding - 947 Louisiana Street. More details on that event and the history of the project and our founding will be shared later this week.

Join LPA for An Evening of Haskell's Treasures!

Experience the newly reopened museum with reformatted exhibits and delve into the secrets of Haskell's past. This ticketed event offers a unique opportunity to explore at your leisure, followed by an engaging Q&A session with Travis Campbell, the Center & Museum's director.

Travis Campbell will unveil some of the Center's hidden gems from the archives, rarely seen by the public. Learn about the untold stories and fascinating artifacts that shape Haskell's cultural heritage.

Date: Wednesday, March 6th Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Haskell Cultural Center & Museum - 2411 Barker Ave, Lawrence 66046

Limited Tickets Available
$15 for Lawrence Preservation Alliance Members 
$20 for non-members

All proceeds will be donated back to the Cultural Center & Museum, supporting its mission to preserve and celebrate the history of Haskell.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of discovery and enlightenment. Reserve your tickets now and be part of uncovering Haskell's treasures!