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Some programs offered by HHA include:
- Educational programs, which are designed to help diverse groups, school children, property owners, tourists and business leaders understand, appreciate and embrace Harrisburg's urban heritage and assets. These are currently postoned. To volunteer to help us restart these valuable programs, please contact us. A program of special Do It Yourself workshops for homeowners is currently in development. If you have a home improvement skill you'd like to share, please call us at 233-4646.
- National Preservation Week. During the national observation of Preservation Week, HHA hosts a special evening when we acknowledge winners of our Preservation Awards. These awards are given to individuals and businesses that have done outstanding exterior restoration of an historic property.
- The Community Historic Preservation Fund (CHPF), established in 1995, has developed a grants award program for property owners that are doing extensive renovation to their historic properties.
- Free consultation, referral and educational seminars for homeowners and others interested in acquiring and improving historic properties. Consultation is also available for building and real estate professionals interested in historic properties.
- Candlelight House Tour serves the dual goal of education (history and architecture) and economic development (tourism and promotion of city businesses and real estate).
- Elegant Progressions, a co-sponsored event with the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, designed to bring together Harrisburg area residents in high style while enjoying a holiday season evening in historic and architecturally significant surroundings.
HHA is not a governmental entity or a regulatory agency. To the contrary, it is part of HHA’s mission to persuade decision makers that Harrisburg's historic urban fabric is its greatest asset and is a means of attracting new residents, stimulating the economy and increasing job opportunities. HHA must remain vigilant and continue to make the case to city and other leaders that preservation and economic development go hand-in-hand while enhancing the vitality and visual attractiveness of Pennsylvania's capital city.
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