Countdown to the 2024 Historic New England Summit

Nov 7, 2024

With the 2024 Summit just one week away, we’re excited to welcome more than 500 attendees for two days of engaging conversations about the evolving fields of historic preservation, urban planning, conservation, museum studies, and more. To get in the Summit spirit, we invite you to join us in revisiting a few thought-provoking panels and presentations from past Summits.

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Climate Museum Director Miranda Massie shares how cultural institutions can foster climate awareness and action.
A panel of five people seated on stage in blue chairs during a discussion.
Directors of historical societies and house museums share their approaches to inclusive storytelling, ensuring all voices are represented.
A panel discussion with four people on stage, seated in armchairs with small tables in front. A green banner is at the bottom corner.
Arts and culture leaders explore how placemaking can strengthen community engagement and reflect local diversity.
Two speakers sit on stage in an auditorium with a large screen displaying information about historic trades and job statistics.
Nicholas Redding from Preservation Maryland and Sarah Turner of North Bennet Street School highlight the rising need for skilled workers in preservation trades.

Continue these conversations with us via LiveStream on November 14 + 15!

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