Training Opportunities
CLG Training Opportunities 2025-2026
FY2025-FY2024: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026
CLG Training Requirements:
Designated staff and at least two commission members must attend at least one informational or educational meeting per federal year pertaining to the work and functions of the commission or historic preservation. See below for in person and virtual opportunities.
In Person Training Opportunities In Person Training Opportunities
(Registration information is sent to HPC staff liaisons, who are asked to forward it to commission members. It is often, also, posted on the NC Preservation Listserv. If you need more information, please contact kristi.brantley@dncr.nc.gov.
- October 3, 2025 – CLG/Commission Training in Southern Pines
- (if it was not counted toward FY2025, it can be counted toward FY2026)
- October 6-7, 2025 - Preservation North Carolina Conference
- November 13, 2025 – HPC Planners & Staff Liaisons in Raleigh
- March 10-12, 2026 – NC Main Street Conference in New Bern
- April 24, 2026 - CLG/Commission Training in Elizabeth City*
- May 1, 2026 - CLG/Commission Training in Hickory*
- June 5, 2026 - CLG/Commission Training in Waxhaw*
- July 23-27, 2026 - National Alliance of Preservation Commissions FORUM
- TBA - CLG/Commission Training in Durham
- TBA - CLG/Commission Training in Wilmington
TBA - CLG/Commission Training in Waynesville
* Registration link and topics will be emailed to HPC staff liaisons approximately one month prior to CLG/Commission Training event
Virtual Training Opportunities
Three (3) educational webinars or educational videos = one (1) in-person training.
If a person opts to do virtual training, they should complete a virtual participant form for each video/webinar and email it to Kristi.brantley@dncr.nc.gov. Virtual sessions must be viewed by September 30th. Summaries are due by November 1st. Please include your name, commission name, and the session title in your email. *Staff liaisons should each have a copy of the Virtual Participant Form. If not, please email me for a copy.
National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Leadership Forum (several webinars available to view)
https://forum.savingplaces.org/learn/conferences-training/forum-webinar
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Webinar Series (there is often a cost to view if you are not a member.)
https://www.napcommissions.org/webinar-series
HPO YouTube Channel –
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0D3Ny2CaPzmP4GfScj_X80_l3NYk0Nba
NC African American Heritage Commission
Preserving Historic African American Properties in NC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9EhJRaFSe0
Beginners Guide to African American Cemetery Preservation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjIdWDL_dqc
**********Additional Virtual Webinars **********
These may be of interest, but cannot be used to meet CLG Training requirements
NC African American Heritage Commission – A variety of videos and webinars created to preserve, protect, and promote North Carolina’s African American history, art, and culture, for all people.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNFbRqKlsD5xq60iEDhNUQ/videos
Submerged NC Webinar Series https://monitor.noaa.gov/gallery/webinar-archive.html
Submerged NC webinars are part of the National Marine Sanctuaries webinar series and is brought to you by NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology
NC Archives: Tutorials on the Basics of Archives Management and Digitization - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2w9jUBdiGKsXPRatwH_4alFIRhuBxvy3