Preservation in Progress
National Preservation Conference 2008
October 21-25, 2008 | Tulsa, Oklahoma
The National Preservation Conference is the premier preservation conference in the United States for professionals in preservation and allied fields, dedicated volunteers, and serious supporters. It is the single best source for information, ideas, inspiration, and contacts.
We’re proud that the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected Tulsa to be the host city for the 2008 National Preservation Conference.
Public Events at the 2008 National Preservation Conference
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is proud to announce the following schedule of events during the 2008 National Preservation Conference that are free and open to the public. Mark your calendar and download the Public Events Flyer for future reference.
- Tuesday, October 21st
Special Lecture: The Oklahoma Preservation Story
Presented by Bob L. Blackburn, Executive Director, Oklahoma Historical Society - 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- First Presbyterian Church (709 South Boston Avenue)
- Wednesday, October 22nd
Opening Plenary Session
Featuring Mayor Kathy Taylor and Chief Wilma Mankiller - 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Boston Avenue Methodist Church (1301 South Boston Avenue)
- Thursday, October 23rd
National Preservation Awards - 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Will Rogers High School (3909 East 5th Place)
- Friday, October 24th
Special Lecture: The Romance of the Mother Road, Historic Route 66
Presented by best selling author Michael Wallis - 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
- First United Methodist Church (1115 South Boulder Avenue)
- Saturday, October 25th
Closing Plenary Session
Featuring Nell Irvin Painter, PhD, Historian and Anthony M. Tung, Author and Urbanist - 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
- Tulsa Convention Center (100 Civic Center)
- Wednesday, October 22nd – Friday, October 24th
Exhibit Hall - 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday
- Tulsa Convention Center (100 Civic Center)
Questions? Please contact conference@nthp.org.