Washington Trust for Historic Preservation

After months of working with dozens of preservation practitioners and community builders from near and far, we’re excited to share a first look at this year’s conference program! Whether you like to plan out your entire schedule or just build anticipation, we hope that reviewing the program gets you even more excited about PLACES. Check it out at preservewa.org/conference. #places2024 #historicpreservation #placemaking #mainstreet #conferences

We're officially counting down the days until PLACES 2024, which is only two weeks away! We're getting excited to see old friends, meet new ones, and—most of all—immerse ourselves in downtown Walla Walla. As the clock ticks closer, we wanted to share a few reminders with you about registration, mobile tour tickets, and more: https://lnkd.in/guZ4kbxh #places2024 #historicpreservation #placemaking #mainstreet

Have you registered for your PLACES 2024 mobile tours yet? We know that they're likely to sell out before the conference—in fact, some already have—so we recommend adding those onto your registration today. Learn more at preservewa.org/conference. #places2024 #historicpreservation #placemaking #mainstreet

? Last call for Early Bird pricing! Don't forget to register for PLACES by next Friday, August 16, to save $50 on your conference registration. We hope to see you in Walla Walla in October! preservewa.org/conference #places2024 #mainstreet #historicpreservation #placemaking #washingtonstate

Our annual Youth Heritage Project has been ongoing this week in Coupeville, WA. Students have been out at Whidbey Island examining the effects of climate change on the historic wharf and downtown. This has been an ongoing collaboration with Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation National Park Service and Washington Trust for Historic Preservation #climatechange #historicpreservation #heritage #education

? Calling all students and young professionals interested in preservation and placemaking: the deadline to apply for our PLACES’ Advancing Leaders (PALs) Program is next week! If you want to develop your network, grow as a leader, and deepen your understanding of place-based professions, the PALs Program is the perfect opportunity. Apply to receive free registration to the PLACES conference, mentorship from a professional working in a related field, and other learning and networking opportunities available to PALs. Formerly known as the PreserveWA Fellowship, the PLACES’ Advancing Leaders Program works to support emerging leaders and amplify youth perspectives in the field of preservation, place stewardship, and community building. ?????????? ???? ???????? ?? ???? preservewa.org/pals #mainstreet #places2024 #youngprofessionals #washingtonstate #historicpreservation #placemaking #networking

Join us on Saturday, May 18, for Vintage Washington! This year, we’re excited to host our annual fundraiser at the historic Nippon Kan Theater in Seattle (closed for decades and now reopening to the public!). Join us to celebrate places saved, learn about ongoing campaigns from our Most Endangered Places program, and rally behind sites that are newly in danger. ?? Tickets are now on sale—be sure to buy yours now for early bird pricing: preservewa.org/vintagewa ??: J. Kikuchi Co., a retail shop on the ground floor of the building that houses the Nippon Kan Theater. Photo from September 1911 by Asahel Curtis, courtesy of the Washington State Historical Society (1943.42.22226).

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Do you have a great idea for a conference session? We are currently accepting session proposals for our annual state conference, set to take place in Walla Walla on October 16-18.?We'd love to hear your ideas related to preservation of intangible heritage, fostering social connection and healthy communities, adapting historic neighborhoods, and a variety of evergreen topics. Everyone is invited to submit their ideas for hosting presentations, panels, and discussions for this exciting learning event.?Visit preservewa.org/conference?to learn more about the PLACES Conference, review this year's guiding questions, and submit your ideas.??????????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ????. #mainstreet #conferences #washingtonstate #historicpreservation #culturalheritage #placemaking

Please share with any high school-age students you know or any adults interested in being teacher-mentors! Applications are open for this summer's Youth Heritage Project (YHP), taking place July 16-19 at Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, near the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island. YHP is the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's summer program that combines history, science, and the great outdoors—and it's completely FREE for those accepted! Students will explore topics related to maritime heritage and the impact of climate change on the preservation of historic and cultural resources. Students will have opportunities to engage in hands-on activities to help conservation efforts, visit historic sites throughout?Ebey's Reserve, and learn about co-management of cultural resources. YHP students are also paired with local organizations to address real-world issues in the community and will work in groups on project proposals to present on the last day of the jam-packed week. ?????????? ???? ?????? ???? ???? preservewa.org/yhp ???? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ????????’?? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????????! We are also seeking adult educators and professionals to serve as teacher-mentors for the program. Please use the same link to apply by April 26. Program partners: National Park Service, Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve #summerprogram #youthprogram #historicpreservation #culturalresources