National Preservation Easement Summit
Washington, DC
September 24-26, 2026
First Congregational United Church of Christ
945 G STREET NW
The National Preservation Easement Summit is made possible through the generous sponsorship of GBX Group and is presented in conjunction with the National Preservation Partners Network Fall Convening and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Summit.
Early Bird through September 11: $250 Members/$300 Non-Members
Full Price after September 11: $300 Members/$350 Non-Members
ABOUT
Gather with colleagues from across the country working in the area of historic preservation easements. Organizations that hold and manage preservation easements or would like to start an easement program will hear from national experts and connect with colleagues for two full days of specialized programming. Network and share ideas with your peers, and learn about topics including:
- Understanding and advocating for the latest proposed legislation that will impact preservation easements
- Funding your easement program
- Best practices for managing easement portfolios
- Legal hot topics
- Managing violations
- Baseline documentation
- Marketing your program
- …and more!
Summit attendees will also enjoy:
- Thursday evening joint reception on Capitol Hill with NPPN Fall Convening and National Preservation Summit attendees
- Visits to local easement-held properties
- Optional guided tour on Saturday, September 26th
REGISTRATION
- Early Bird through September 11: $250 Members/$300 Non-Members
- Full Price after September 11: $300 Members/$350 Non-Members
LOCATION
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
We will meet on the 2nd Floor.
Directions and Parking Information
Thursday evening’s joint reception with the NPPN Fall Convening and the National Trust’s National Preservation Summit will take place on Capitol Hill.
The Preservation Action Foundation Auction (tickets purchased separately) on Wednesday, September 23, will take place at the National Cathedral.
NPPN members can receive $15 off of ticket prices using promo code PRESPARTNER.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Attendees are responsible for their accommodations. There is not an official hotel associated with the event. The venue is easy walking distance from the Metro Center and Chinatown/Gallery Place stops on the DC Metro, accessible by all Metro lines. Paid off-street parking is available at the venue.
SCHEDULE
The day concludes with a closing reception celebrating historic preservation leadership and advocacy.
9/24-25 Thursday-Friday
Join us for two full days of programming, followed by a joint reception with attendees of the National Trust Preservation Summit and the NPPN Fall Convening on Thursday and meet-up on the town in the evening on Friday.
Sessions will include:
- Tours of easement-held properties
- Easement Roundtable – Bring your challenges to discuss with your peers!
- 3-minute Success Stories (Have a story to share? Email Kim@PresPartners.org)
- Preservation Easement Legislative Updates – Straight from the Hill
- Handling Violations
- Data Management
- Funding Your Easement Program
- Marketing Your Easement Program
- Baseline Documentation
9/26 Saturday
10:00 a.m. – Optional Tour hosted by Washington Walks. Visit historic sites of interest around Lafayette Square, including Lafayette Park and the White House (currently obscured from view), the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, St. recently-renovated John’s Church, Decatur House, and The Octagon.
SPEAKERS
Check back for more details on speakers, coming soon!
SPONSORS
Thank you to our event sponsors, PlaceEconomics and The National Trust for Historic Preservation!
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, email Kim@PresPartners.org.
Contact Information
Kim Trent
National Preservation Partners Network
Email: Kim@PresPartners.org
Phone: 781-491-2082