New York Statewide Preservation Conference

The New York Statewide Preservation Conference was held May 6-8 in Poughkeepsie in partnership with the Landmark Society of Western NY, the Preservation League of NYS, the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Greater Hudson Heritage Network, and the City of Poughkeepsie. Attended by over 300 professionals from both the preservation and museum communities, the Conference was a great success and provided many chances for networking and learning. Sessions explored varied topics, including reuse of materials from demolition, community engagement in the historic preservation process, preservation in historically marginalized communities, and more. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in pre-Conference hands on sessions about cleaning historic silver and restoring old windows. Attendees also had a chance to visit local museums (Boscobel House & Gardens, Manitoga, and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site ), see a repurposed underwear factory, explore public art in Poughkeepsie, and walk the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Many thanks to all who helped to make this Conference a success - our partners, sponsors, exhibitors, presenters, and attendees!

We'll see you at the 2026 Conference!

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