Historic Savannah Foundation’s lecture series, “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah,”  will feature lectures covering a wide range of speakers and topics. Each lecturer will give a presentation on a subject that falls within the realm of their expertise followed by a question-and-answer session.

Briana Paxton

The Revitalization of Waters Avenue

AUGUST 15  | 6:00 PM

Historic Savannah Foundation is pleased to host Briana Paxton as the speaker for the August installation of our lecture series, “The People, Stories, and Places that Define Savannah.” Ms. Paxton will present on “The Revitalization of Waters Avenue.” She will discuss her role in redeveloping a neglected historic corner building located on one of Savannah’s most historic and overlooked commercial thoroughfares back into a hub of local commerce, proving space for three local businesses and giving new life to a forgotten building. As a small-scale, locally focused economic revitalization that is rooted in preservation best practices, this project is serving as a catalyst for kickstarting the revitalization of the historic Waters Avenue corridor.

Briana Paxton is a local historic preservation professional, small-scale developer and single-mom to a four-year-old daughter. She resides in Baldwin Park and recently redeveloped a historic commercial building on Waters Avenue into a space for three new businesses. She volunteers with Historic Savannah Foundation and was named the HSF 2022 Volunteer of the Year for her efforts to launch the nonprofit organization’s affordable housing initiatives. On the national level, she brings the preservation voice to Congress as the Chairwoman of Preservation Action, a grassroots lobbying group dedicated to historic preservation. In her free time, she enjoys playing ultimate frisbee at Forsyth Park.

The lecture will take place on Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 pm at HSF headquarters, located at 321 E. York Street, with a social gathering beginning at 5:30 p.m. to meet other HSF members and staff. This event is free for HSF members and $15 for non-members. Members may reserve their spot by emailing Kendall Graham, Education & Research Associate, at [email protected] or calling 912-233-7787. Non-members may purchase their ticket by clicking the button above. Space is limited, so secure your spot today!

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Attendees are invited to a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. to meet & mingle with HSF members and staff. The discussion will start at 6 p.m.