Local History and Historic Preservation Conference

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September 28-29, 2012
Don't miss the 2012 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference.

Location: Madison

Hotel: Sheraton Hotel
706 John Nolen Dr
Madison, WI
800-325-3535

 

The 2012 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference will be held September 28-29 in Madison. This two-day, information-packed program draws some of the best and brightest in the field. Plus you'll have ample opportunity to mingle with others, share ideas and make connections. Don’t miss the largest event in Wisconsin for local history and historic preservation.

New for 2012

  • Learn about successful local programs and projects by visiting the "Town Square"
  • Get a "Behind the Scenes" tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society
  • Tour the State Capitol building, historic downtown Madison, and the mysterious Aztalan State Park
     

What We Always Offer
In-depth sessions with experts in the field, tips to help expand your current outreach, and fun networking opportunities!

Sessions
We have 22 one-hour educational sessions and 13 half-day workshops planned, offering you timely information on almost every subject facing local historical societies and historic preservation groups.

 

Topics include:

  • Creating a dynamic website
  • Online genealogical research
  • Saving and preserving outdoor art environments
  • Photography preservation
  • Successful fundraising
  • Preservation and sustainability
  • Collections and archives basics

Featured Speakers
Leading experts on local history and historic preservation will present in-depth sessions.

Neal Vogel will give two presentations. First, he will highlight the technical and business concerns of historic commercial art glass, window and door restoration. Then, provide a broad overview of the fundamentals, pitfalls, and resources for repairing, refurbishing, and restoring historic wood and steel windows and doors for historic homes.

Lisa Stone will introduce the historical backdrop of two Catholic devotional grottos and their introduction of embellished concrete as an artistic medium. This will be followed by a visual tour through seven highly original art environments created within this regional tradition.

Bob Mack will give two presentations. First, he will provide an introduction to historic masonry including the different historic masonry materials, how they were used and typical problems with the materials. Then, he will discuss the important role historic preservation can play in the three pillars of sustainability — social, economic and environmental.

Jim Draeger will share highlights from his new book, which explores the rise of taverns and breweries, the effects of the temperance movement and Prohibition, and attitudes about gender, ethnicity, and morality. He will also illustrate how Wisconsin came to dominate brewing and the place that bars and beer hold in our social and cultural history.

 

Friday Evening Events
On Friday evening join your friends and colleagues for these entertaining events celebrating Wisconsin's history.

Wisconsin State Capitol Tour
4–5:30 pm
Pre-Registration Required
Cost: $20, Limit: 40

Behind the Scenes at the Wisconsin Historical Society
5:30–7:30 pm
RSVP Requested
Cost: Free


Saturday Afternoon Tours

Mansion Hill Walking Tour
2:30–3:30 pm
Pre-Registration Required
Cost: $10, Limit: 15
Sponsored by the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation

King Street Walking Tour
2:30–3:30 pm
Pre-Registration Required
Cost: $10, Limit: 15
Sponsored by the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation

Aztalan State Park Tour
2:45–4:15 pm
Pre-Registration Required
Cost: $10, Limit: 20