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Greetings Friends and FellowPreservationists,

We would like to extend our deepestconcern for all of those who experiencedthe destructive effects of HurricaneFlorence and are thinking of everyone asthey embark on the path to recovery. There was little damage to our properties inNorth Carolina and South Carolinafortunately.

Thank you for your interest and do visitone or more of our exceptional classicalAmerican homes soon!

Sincerely,Margize, Peter, & the Staff at ClassicalAmerican Homes Preservation Trust

Roper House shuttered in anticipation of HurricaneFlorence in a photo taken just after the storm byJuliana Falk. (See the original post here: @theaccidentalpreservationist.)

Dr. Joseph M. "Buddy" Jenrette,CAHPT's New Chairman

Classical American Homes is delighted tointroduce our new Chairman, Dr. JosephM. "Buddy" Jenrette III, Dick's nephew,who has been on the CAHPT Board sinceits inception in 1993, having always sharedDick's passion for old houses. Buddy wasinterviewed recently by The MagazineANTIQUES, describing his relationshipwith his Uncle Dick and his own vision forthe future of Classical AmericanHomes. Read the full interview here.

Left: Dr. J. M. Jenrette and Dick Jenrette in 2013.

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Roper House Double Parlors

CAHPT's 2017 Annual Report

We are pleased to announce therecent release of our 2017 Annual Report!This is the final CAHPT Annual Reportproduced under Dick’s direction and thefinal report featuring a letter from Dick tohis fellow preservationists and friends,whom he valued dearly. The Roper Houseis featured in this report in honor of Dick's"50 Years of Preservation", which began in1968 with his purchase of this house inCharleston, South Carolina. Many historicphotos of the house are included, datingback to the early 1870s.

This special report also features a memorialto Dick, with photos spanning hislifetime. Click here to read the full reportor please send your name and mailingaddress to Julie Smith to request acomplimentary printed copy.

SAVE THE DATES

Visit www.hudsonriverheritage.org formore information and to reserve yourspace. We can't wait to see you there!

Hudson River Heritage's AnnualCountry Seats Tour: Land of the LivingstonsEdgewater and other historic sitesOctober 13

Come out on Saturday, October 13 for a daytrip to visit Edgewater, Clermont, Midwood,Richmond Hill, Chiddingstone and ClarksonChapel. Hudson River Heritage has kindlydedicated this year's 29th Annual CountrySeats Tour to the memory of CAHPTFounder, Richard Hampton Jenrette.

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Hudson Hall's Lecture Series, Life Along the Hudson: Edgewater - The Elements of StyleEdgewaterOctober 14

Join us at Edgewater on Sunday, October 14for a lecture with Peter Kenny, who willspeak about the Livingstons and subsequentowners of the magnificent Hudson RiverVilla. The talk is part of a series incelebration of Pieter Estersohn’s new book,"Life Along the Hudson: The HistoricCountry Estates of the Livingston Family".

Click here for more information on this andother lectures in the series, as well asbooking information.

Joint Exhibition with Institute ofClassical Architecture & Art George F. Baker HouseNovember 16 & 17

Mark your calendars for Friday, November16 and Saturday, November 17 for the firstever juried exhibition of works by youngprofessionals working in the classicaltradition at the George F. Baker House. Incollaboration with PLINTH, the ICAA’semerging scholars chapter, this specialexhibition will also give viewers the chanceto engage with the artists and designers whorepresent emerging talent in the fields oftraditional architecture, art, and design. Clickhere for more information.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Are you interested in participating in this exhibition? Click here for submission guidelines and application information.

The deadline for submission is OCTOBER 1!

Book Signing & Special BenefitLecture with Pieter Estersohn &Peter KennyGeorge F. Baker HouseDecember 11

Enjoy a lively conversation between authorPieter Estersohn and our own Peter Kenny,who will be discussing the Livingstonfamily and Edgewater. A number ofEdgewater objects with Livingston familyhistories will be brought to the BakerHouse for a special opportunity toexperience them first hand. A limitednumber of tickets are available for thisprivate benefit, with the proceeds going tothe Richard Hampton Jenrette MemorialFund. Tickets will be available on ourwebsite in the coming weeks. Followingthe lecture, there will be a book signingand reception for Pieter Estersohn's "LifeAlong The Hudson".

Holiday & Candle-led Tours Ayr Mount

December 1 - 15Ayr Mount will be decorated for the holidays with a bounty of fresh flowers, fruit, and evergreens from December 1 -15. There may even be a wee bit of thistle and tartan to honor the Kirkland’s Scottish heritage! Click here for tour schedule and information.

December 7 - 8The house will also be open for two evening candle-led tours at 6 PM on

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Groups are welcome to visit Ayr Mount at a timenot listed by calling the Ayr Mount office (919-732-6886) or inquiring via email: Click here.

Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8. These tours will allow visitors to experience all the magical charm of Ayr Mount "after hours". Tickets will be available beginning November 1 through our website or by calling the Ayr Mount office 919-732-6886. Tickets for the evening tour are $20 and include a guided house tour, preferred parking, and ginger shortbread.

Chippendale's Director: The Designs and Legacy of aFurniture MakerThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThrough January 27, 2019

Spend a day at The Met and be sure to stopby the American Wing to see their latestexhibition on acclaimed furnituredesigner Thomas Chippendale, in honor ofthe 300th anniversary of his birth. Thisexhibition was funded in part by RichardHampton Jenrette. Click here for moreinformation.

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