Proactive Preservation
May 17-19, 2018 |
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) is pleased to bring its 38th
annual statewide preservation conference to East Lansing, May 17-19, 2018. This year’s theme, “Proactive Preservation,” considers how preservationists can safeguard the cultural assets of their communities, both urban and rural, by sharpening their advocacy skills.
The MHPN conference features four tracks facilitated by experts in their fields. Track One inspires anyone involved in preservation efforts with noteworthy examples of citizen advocacy that has brought projects to fruition. Track Two shares information about policies, incentives, services, and best practices required for success. Track Three features applied skills and techniques for evaluating and restoring historic properties. Track Four offers tours of East Lansing that feature projects influenced by advocacy efforts.
Other popular components of the conference – The Opening Reception and Vendors’ Showcase, silent auction and raffle, and Keynote Address – are free to the public. Friday evening is the 27th Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony. Saturday features an Historic District Commission workshop on how historic significance is determined, and the 2018 Great Michigan Road Trip - “County Seats to Capitals” – that explores Mason as a county seat and Lansing as Michigan’s
capital city.
For more information, download the brochure at www.mhpn.org, request a copy at
admin@mhpn.org, call (517) 371-8080, or register online at https://www.mhpn.org/registration/2018-conference-registration. Costs range from $20-$335 for members; non-members are welcome to attend. You can also “Make it an East Lansing Weekend,” taking advantage of the 55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival, the Michigan State University campus, and the cultural resources of the Capital Area.
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Website:
www.mhpn.org/happenings/annual-conference/ |
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| Location Information |
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East Lansing Hannah Community Center |
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| Website:
cityoflansing.com/824 |
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| Contact Information |
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Nancy Finegood |
| Email:
finegood@mhpn.org |
| Phone:
517-371-8080 |
| Fax:
517-371-9090 |
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