PumpkinFest Expands to Two-Day Event in Downtown Franklin
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County announces today that the annual PumpkinFest will move to a two-day event format for the first time in its 41-year history. This year’s event [...]
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The Historic Significance of the Lee-Buckner Rosenwald School
WHY THIS BUILDING MATTERS by Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation & Education Join us as we uplift the [...]
February 2nd, 2023
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Heritage Foundation Talks About Historic Preservation Community Advocacy & Action
On January 17, 2023, nearly one hundred curious and passionate citizens came to The Franklin Theatre to learn about historic [...]
February 1st, 2023
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Advocating for A Sense of Place
Calling all Preservation Advocates, Community Connectors, and History Lovers in Williamson County! By Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation, Education, [...]
January 12th, 2023
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Heritage Foundation Announces Additions to its Board of Directors for 2023
Community Advocates to Help Nonprofit Advance Historic Preservation in Williamson County The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County today announces [...]
December 19th, 2022
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Tennessee Historic Tax Credit Op-ed from Sen. Bill Frist
Senator Bill Frist penned this article in support of a Tennessee state historic tax credit. Click to see the entire [...]
December 12th, 2022
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Looking Back, Facing Forward: Preservation, Education, & Advocacy in 2022!
In this fast-paced year, the Heritage Foundation’s blog brought current, relevant, and interesting information from the field. During the hustle [...]
December 8th, 2022
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An Update On Our Collaborative Work With Beechwood Hall Owners
The Heritage Foundation is the only organization in positive communication with owners toward actionable solutions, having already implemented a winterization [...]
December 7th, 2022
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An Open Letter To The Community
An Open Letter from Bari Beasley, President and CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN In the [...]
December 6th, 2022
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Whether You Realize it or Not, You Have an Estate Plan
Five Key Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan Your estate plan can be one you planned and put together [...]
November 29th, 2022
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Dickens of a Christmas sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust set for December 10 & 11, 2022
Downtown Franklin is gearing up for two full days of Victorian and Dickens- inspired celebrations at the Heritage Foundation of [...]
November 22nd, 2022
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Preservation Is Home: Preserving the Past & Advocating for its Future (Part 2)
This blog is part two of a two-part series on historic Breezeway By Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation & [...]
November 17th, 2022
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Beechwood Hall Property Updates
Updates about Historic Beechwood Hall (Update from November 23, 2022) Statement from Bari Beasley, Heritage Foundation of Williamson County President [...]
November 17th, 2022
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