"Together we are stronger": "Žaliakalnis wooden houses today"

"Žaliakalnis wooden houses today" Lecture series "Žaliakalnis wooden houses: the role of the community in protecting local heritage" Have you ever wondered what makes the wooden houses of Žaliakalnis special and why they are important not only to Kaunas, but also to Lithuania's cultural identity? We invite you to the lecture "Žaliakalnis wooden houses today", where historian, heritage conservation expert, and project manager Raimonda Rickevičienė will present the ongoing inventory project of buildings from the 1919–1939 period in the UNESCO World Heritage territory. During the lecture, you will learn: what the current state of Žaliakalnis wooden architecture is; what problems the owners of wooden heritage face; what threats arise to authentic details and the historical environment; how the community can contribute to the preservation of this exceptional heritage. After the lecture, there will be a discussion about the future of wooden heritage, the role of residents, and the responsibility in protecting the uniqueness of Žaliakalnis. November 11, 2026 6:00 PM Žvaigždžių hall, Ąžuolynas Library This is part of the project "Together we are stronger", the project is implemented under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour measure "Strengthening community activities in municipalities". Participation is free, but individual registration is required: https://forms.gle/yt6K3AqP3tS5UTh2A The event will be photographed and/or filmed.