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.
Ellie Isaacs
Evolving the Revolving Fund
SEPTEMBER 19 | 6:00 PM
Historic Savannah Foundation is pleased to present Ellie Isaacs, our very own Director of Preservation and Historic Properties, as the speaker for the September installation of our lecture series, “The People, Stories, and Places that Define Savannah.” Ms. Isaacs will present on “Evolving the Revolving Fund.” Ellie will discuss the history and importance of HSF’s Revolving Fund and Easement programs, how the programs operate, and the successes of the programs. She will also discuss how HSF is currently working to evolve the current long-term programs through expansion into new sectors, such as acquiring commercial properties with the goal of bringing much-needed services to neighborhoods, utilizing the active real estate market, and through partnership with entities such as the Tybee Island Historical Society to bring these programs to our surrounding communities.
Ellie Isaacs is a local historic preservation professional with over ten years of experience, working for the Historic Savannah Foundation since January 2024. Before joining the HSF team, she gained experience working in multiple sectors – for a local architecture firm as a historic preservation specialist, and for a local preservation construction company where she grew the preservation consulting arm of the company. Ellie meets the Professional Qualifications for Architectural History by the Secretary of the Interior. She was the SCAD Alumni mentor for her program, renamed to Preservation Design, for the academic year of 2023. Ellie most recently sat as Chair of the Savannah Historic District Board of Review and was a board member for over five years, resigning in January 2024.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, September 19th 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.