Members of the National Preservation Partners Network met in Asheville, North Carolina, in April of 2025, for our annual Spring Retreat where they learned from each other and heard from other experts on historic preservation. The focus of the retreat was disaster preparedness and response, and Asheville provided the opportunity to learn lessons in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
National Preservation Partners Network
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using older or historic places?
So do we.
The National Preservation Partners Network (NPPN) is an independent, membership-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the growth and effectiveness of the nonprofit historic preservation movement. We are a community of, and for, professionals who work at national, regional, statewide, and local nonprofit preservation organizations.
Featured Events
Practical Preservation Webinar Series: Planning for the Semiquincentennial
January 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. This anniversary year presents a wonderful opportunity to educate the public about the role historic preservation plays in celebrating and preserving our nation’s history.
Learn from Nicholas Redding, President & CEO of Preservation Maryland, and Sarah Hansen, Director of Special Projects for the Maine State Archives, about the programs their organizations are planning for this special year. We hope you’ll be inspired to create programs and celebrations for your own community.
Webinars are FREE for NPPN members, and $20 for non-members.
Next Up in NPPN’s 2026 Webinar Series:
February 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
Preservation for All Roundtable: Working with Latinx Preservation Organizations & Places with Sehila Mota Casper, Executive Director, Latinos in Heritage Conservation and NPPN Board Member
March 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
Practical Preservation: Partners in Preservation – Historic Zoning Commissions and Preservation Organizations with our partners at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC)
April 29, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
Preservation for All Roundtable: Working with Asian and Pacific Islander American Preservation Organizations and Places with Huy Pham, Executive Director, Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP) and NPPN Board Member
Stay tuned for additional information on future topics and dates!
Spring Retreat and National Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP) Summit, April 20-24, 2026
Register Now!
Join us in Philadelphia this April to celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with your favorite preservationists! We will gather April 20-22 for our annual Spring Retreat and April 22-24 for our Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs Summit sponsored by The 1772 Foundation. We are working with our hosts at the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia to develop powerful programming for you, including plenty of time for networking and touring the birthplace of our country. You can book your hotel rooms with the reduced NPPN rate HERE.
Learn more about the schedule for the Spring Retreat HERE and the HPRP Summit HERE.
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Our members are located all across the country. Join us!
