Name: Researching Historic Buildings
Start: 2025-02-15T11:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-15T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Lissan House

A workshop discussing how to undertake research on historic buildings and places
About this Event

Join us for a talk which will offer an introduction to researching historic buildings and places, and which will discuss approaches and sources which can be used in your research.

This workshop will be led by Daniel Calley, author of 'City of Derry, An Historical Gazetteer to the Buildings of Londonderry'. Originally born in Washington DC, Daniel grew up in Alexandria, Virginia where he first fell in love with Georgian architecture. He is now a long-term resident of Co. Derry, where he pursues his interest in Irish architectural history and family history. Daniel contributes to a number of heritage organisations on the island, and is the Chair of Ulster Architectural Heritage.

Date: Saturday, 15th February 2025

11.30am-1pm

Important information for attendees:

Places are limited to 16 attendees per session. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify the organiser as soon as possible to allow your place to be released.

Please be aware that this event is taking place in a historic building. The workshop is taking place on the ground floor which has level access from the grounds.

Participants should meet at the main house, and the talk will take place in the library.

Getting here:

There is on-site parking at Lissan House, however places may be limited. Therefore, a regular shuttle bus will also be running from the nearby Lissan Parish Church, Churchtown. Please allow time for parking and getting to the house, as tours will begin on time. If parking at Lissan House, enter by Drumgrass Road (where it meets Lissan Road/ Lough Fea Road) as a one-way system will be in place.

Please note, Lissan House does not have on site catering, and it is in a remote setting. If you would like to spend the day exploring the estate, you are welcome to bring a packed lunch which can be enjoyed outside, or you can also use the ballroom between 1pm and 2pm; where tea and coffee will be available. There are also a number of cafes, pubs and restaurants serving food in and around Cookstown.