Preservation Partners In-Person Events
Preservation Partners traditionally gather in the spring for a multi-day Retreat, and for a day-long Fall Convening in conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s PastForward Conference.
NPPN Spring Retreats are co-hosted by a different Partner organization each year, giving NPPN member hosts an opportunity to showcase successes, challenges, and progress in their communities. These gatherings are fun ways to explore new places, learn from colleagues, and gain new perspectives.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all of our events! Learn more here.
“NPPN’s Spring Retreat is my favorite preservation event of the year. It’s a great opportunity to connect with colleagues around the country and I have always returned feeling energized and inspired. I can’t wait for Philadelphia!”
ALISON FRAZEE
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY,
GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS
Register Today for Fall 2026 In-Person Events!
Register to join us in Washington, DC this September. We will gather September 24-26 for our annual Fall Convening sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and PlaceEconomics, and National Preservation Easement Summit, sponsored by the GBX Group.
PRESERVATION ACTION FOUNDATION’S AUCTION & HAPPY HOUR
- September 23, 4:30-6:30pm: Join us in supporting our partner Preservation Action at a fun party at the National Cathedral, hosted by our very own Kim Trent and Brent Runyon! Learn more & purchase tickets>
NPPN FALL CONVENING
- 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.
- September 26: Optional tour of Washington historic sites
NATIONAL PRESERVATION EASEMENT SUMMIT
- September 24-25: Two full days of expert-led programming, guided tours, and peer networking for staff of easement-holding organizations and SHPOs.
- September 26: Optional tour of Washington historic sites
- Made possible with the generous support of GBX Group
Stayed tuned for more details coming soon!
Location: First Congregational UCC
945 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Thank You to Our Fall 2026 Sponsors!
Previous Gatherings
NPPN Spring Retreat – April 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historic Properties Redevelopment Summit – April 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NPPN Fall Convening – September 2025 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
National Preservation Easement Summit – September 2025 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NPPN Spring Retreat – April 2025 – Asheville, North Carolina
National Historic Properties Redevelopment Summit – April 2025 – Asheville, North Carolina
NPPN Fall Convening – October 2024 – New Orleans
NPPN / American Historic Trades Summit – June 2023
NPPN Summer Retreat – July 2022
Virtual Fall Meeting, October 2021
Virtual Spring Retreat, April 27-30, 2021
Virtual Fall Meeting, October 2020
Denver, Colorado, Fall Meeting, October 2019
Dallas, Fort Worth, and Mesquite, Texas, Spring Retreat, April 2019
San Francisco, California, Fall Meeting, November 2018
Cincinnati, Ohio, Spring Retreat, June 2018
Chicago, Illinois, Fall Meeting 2017
Seattle, Washington, Spring Retreat 2017