[MassHistPres] 2015 MASSACHUSETTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

[Courtney Whelan]

*2015 MASSACHUSETTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE*

* WORCESTER *

*AUGUST 14, 2015*

The 2015 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference, the preeminent
statewide conference for historic preservation professionals, will present
over 60 top industry experts on Friday, August 14. Presented by
Preservation Massachusetts with local host Preservation Worcester, and with
the support of the Massachusetts Preservation Coalition, this event allows
attendees to share ideas, network, discuss challenges, and learn from each
other to strengthen our collective preservation efforts across the state.


An expected crowd of 400 attendees will begin the day at Mechanics Hall,
host for the opening plenary activities for the conference. Keynote speaker
Theodore (Ted) Landsmark, Boston Redevelopment Authority Board member, will
set the tone of the day with his opening address on the theme of
“resiliency.” Over 60 speakers and panelists will carry that theme
throughout their interactive discussions on topics that include: How to
Finance Your Project, When to Hire a Professional for Added Value,
Preservation Techniques and Technologies, Protecting Heritage Landscapes,
Gateway Cities Program, and Preparing for Climate Change. Presentations and
panel discussions will take place at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences Worcester campus at 10 Lincoln Square.


In addition, attendees can join one or more of six guided tours of historic
preservation sites, including Lincoln Square, Crown Hill local historic
district, Canal District, Hope Cemetery, Washington Square and Union
Station, and Hanover Theater. Attendees get the chance to see up close the
results of local preservation projects, talk with some of the architects
and planners involved, and ask questions relating to their own preservation
projects. The conference will come to a close with an entertaining
networking reception at Mechanics Hall at the end of the day.


The 2015 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference is made possible by
the contributions of the Keen Charitable Fund, conference venue hosts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as well as Mechanics
Hall, the City of Worcester, and many generous sponsors. It is with great
pride and appreciation that we look forward to hosting a comprehensive and
meaningful historic preservation conference on the 14th of August.


*Registration is now open for attendees.* General admission: $50 ($65 after
July 31). Students: $35 (with valid ID). Visit the conference website to
register, learn more about the schedule and sessions offered, speaker
biographies, and our sponsors and donors. www.mapreservationconference.org


*The 2015 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference is presented by
Preservation Massachusetts with local host Preservation Worcester, with the
support of the Massachusetts Preservation Coalition.*




-- 
Courtney M. Whelan
Program Manager
Preservation Massachusetts
Old City Hall
45 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 723-3383

www.preservationmass.org



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