Preserving Historic Places: Indiana's Statewide Preservation Conference
The DHPA partners with Indiana University and Indiana Landmarks to host the annual Preserving Historic Places: Indiana's Statewide Preservation Conference. This statewide conference is the official forum for preservation issues in Indiana.
Relevant session topics are chosen based on the host community. Speakers include nationally-known preservationists. The conference features plenary and concurrent sessions, keynote speakers, and tours of preservation highlights in the host community.
The 2011 conference has passed. Join us April 11-13, 2012 in Whiting, In. Check back for more details on speakers, sessions, tours and registration.
Conference Resources
- Conference Agenda
- Speaker Bios
- Early Program Mailer
- About the O'Briens
- Cornelius O'Brien Lecture Series
Conference Registration Fees
Online Registration closes on Wednesday, April 4th at end of business. All registrations after April 4th must be done on site using the “At the Door” registration price.
Cancellation of Registration: Prior to Monday, March 26, 2010: Full refund, less $25.00 administrative fee
Questions: Contact the Conference Registrar at 1-800-933-9330
| Early Bird Registration (by March 1st) | $150 |
| Student Early Bird Registration (by March 1st) | $75 |
| Registration (after March 1st) | $175 |
| Student Registration (after March 1st) | $100 |
| Registration at the Door (after April 4th) | $200 |
| Moisture Workshop | $25 |
| Plaster Workshop | $25 |
| Extra Luncheon Ticket (either Wed. or Friday) | $30 |
| Extra Wed. Awards Banquet Ticket | $45 |
| Extra Thurs. Taste of Whiting Banquet Ticket | $25 |
Conference & Hotel Information
Preserving Historic Places: Indiana’s Statewide Preservation Conference will be held in Whiting, IN April 11 – 13. The registration and expo hall will be at the Whiting Community Center, located at 1938 Clark Street, Whiting, IN. All times are Central Time.
Conference accommodations, food functions, and programs will be held throughout downtown Whiting. Because of limited parking in the downtown area, free shuttles will be offered from the Conference Hotel to the Whiting Community Center Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Conference Hotel
Courtyard Chicago Southeast/Hammond
7730 Corinne Drive
Hammond, IN 46323
Reservations:
(219) 845-6350
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chich-courtyard-chicago-southeast-hammond-in/
Rates: $109.95. All rooms are subject to local and state sales and hotel taxes.
To make your reservation, please contact the hotel directly. When making your reservation, please inform the registration staff person that you are participating in Preserving Historic Places: Indiana’s Statewide Preservation Conference. We encourage you to make your reservations early. The conference’s block of hotel rooms will be released to the general public on March 11, 2012.
Continuing education sessions
Continuing education sessions for architects will not be available this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Library Education Units (LEUs) credits will be available
Continuing Education Credits for realtors, certified by the Indiana Real Estate Commission, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, will be available on Thursday, April 12th only.
Conference Partners
- Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology
- Indiana Landmarks
- Indiana University
- City of Whiting
Conference Sponsors
- Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc.
- Indiana Historical Bureau
- Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Grant Program
- Indiana University’s Cornelius O’Brien Lecture Series
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Ratio Architects
