National Preservation Partners Network
2026 Fall Convening
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 Partners Network Fall Convening is presented in conjunction with the National Preservation Easement Summit and the National Trust’s National Preservation Summit, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Thanks to our event sponsors!
About
September 24: Focus on advocacy and lobbying in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Preservation Action.
September 25: Programming conceived by National Preservation Partners Network members and led by leaders from across the field, including sessions on hot topics in preservation law, local advocacy programs, annual giving campaigns, affordable housing, and more.
Fall Convening attendees will also enjoy:
- Thursday evening joint reception on Capitol Hill with National Preservation Easement Summit and National Preservation Summit attendees
- Tour of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, a 1972 Mies van der Rohe building that recently underwent a major renovation.
- Optional guided tour of Washington, DC’s Lafayette Square 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. 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.
2026 Fall Convening Schedule
Thursday – September 24
Check-in at the National Trust Office before proceeding to the Capitol.
Evening Reception will take place at the Capitol Building.
Friday – September 25
Friday events will take place at First Congregational UCC, 945 G St. NW on the 2nd Floor
Contact Information
Kim Trent
National Preservation Partners Network
Email: Kim@PresPartners.org
Phone: 781-491-2082