
National Preservation Easement Summit
Washington, DC
September 24 & 25, 2026
First Congregational United Church of Christ
945 G STREET NW
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Early Bird through September 11: $250 Members/$300 Non-Members
Full Price after September 11: $300 Members/$350 Non-Members
The National Preservation Easement Summit is presented in conjunction with the NPPN Fall Convening and the National Trust’s National Preservation Summit by the National Preservation Partners Network and GBX Group.
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
LOCATION
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
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.
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.
Contact Information
Kim Trent
National Preservation Partners Network
Email: Kim@PresPartners.org
Phone: 781-491-2082



