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Our work centers on historic preservation, curriculum development, and strategic partnerships that expand access to learning—especially where the built environment and material reuse intersect. Whether developing educational programs, advancing preservation projects, or supporting sustainable design, we help organizations bring the past into conversation with a more equitable future.
On-Going Partnerships
We work with the team at WBLAHS to develop K-12 Education programming that gets students and families involved with local history through summer camps, after school activities, MN History Day research, and more!
We provide operations and programming support for HDC. This ongoing partnership is working to expand HDC's preservation education offerings for house museums, homeowners, and DIYers
We provide ongoing grant writing services for Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education. Projects have included MDE Full Service Community School competitive funding.
Completed Projects
We provided pro-bono consulting for the CFRU's 50th anniversary silent auction, raising money for the Robbins Lumber, Inc. fire survivors and rebuilding effort.
We wrote applications for National Trust for Historic Preservation grant opportunities in support of PTN's ongoing strategic planning efforts.
Funded through a US Bank grant, we created 6th-9th grade curriculum using Museum archival primary sources. All lessons are free at the site linked above.
We worked with HHM to help edit and deliver the Washburn-Fair Oaks Walking Tour for the Summer of 2025.
We supported Build Reuse with the 2025 National Conference held here in Minnesota at the historic Landmark Center.
About Us
About Us
Hollow Oak Consulting was founded by Emily Noyes, a historian, educator, and preservation professional committed to building a more equitable and sustainable future through the lens of the built environment.
Rooted in both academic training and on-the-ground practice, Emily has worked with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to advance initiatives in building reuse, place-based education, and heritage conservation. Their work emphasizes the value of reclaimed materials, the importance of inclusive storytelling in both historic preservation and public history and the need for accessible, community-informed educational opportunities.
In addition to their work with Hollow Oak Consulting, Emily serves on the board of Reuse Minnesota, Preserve Minneapolis, and is the Executive Director of the Seven Dreams Education Foundation (supporting Robbinsdale Area Schools).
Build Reuse Conference 2025
Build Reuse Conference 2025
Oakes Family Scholarship Fundraiser
Oakes Family Scholarship Fundraiser
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