Overview
WHEN: May 17-18, 2019
WHERE:
- Friday, May 17th (full-day conference) - Omni Hotel, 155 Temple Street, New Haven
- Saturday, May 18th (1/2 day hands-on craftsmen demonstrations) - Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford
The theme for the 2019 statewide historic preservation conference is Back to Basics.
We are thrilled to announce that Thompson Mayes, author of Why Old Places Matter and Vice President/Senior Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation will be our keynote speaker. Tentative sessions for Friday's conference include: Writing a State and National Register Nomination, Interpreting the Secretary of the Interior Standards, Messaging for Advocacy, and How to Prepare of Scope of Work - just to name a few!
We've added a second day to our agenda! Saturday's half-day demonstrations will include masonry repointing, window repair, monument conservation, and more!
Additional details coming soon.
2019 SHPO Fellowship
The SHPO is pleased to offer professional development opportunities for emerging or mid-career preservation professionals. The fellowships are intended to be used for a professional activity that will advance the successful recipient's career. The activity should be a learning opportunity that is not currently available or reimbursable from the recipient's employer and should provide the recipient with experiences or skills that will enhance their historic preservation work in Connecticut. The amount of the fellowship awards are dependent on the cost of the activity up to $2,500. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2019. The fellowships will be announced at the conference on May 17th at the Omni Hotel in New Haven.
Coming Soon! 2019 SHPO Fellowship Details
Coming Soon! 2019 Fellowship Application
Registration
Coming soon!