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Maryland's 2008 Preservation & Revitalization Conference will be held from May 29-30 at the University Systems of Maryland in historic downtown Hagerstown. This year promises to provide and exciting program emphasizing practical tools and lessons that can be carried back to your communities. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics including: Archaeology; African-American History; Downtown Revitalization; Heritage Tourism'; Law, Policy, Advocacy; Linking Resources with the Landscape; Preservation Nuts and Bolts; Public History; Smart Growth and Green Preservation; Strengthening Arts and Entertainment Districts; and The Historic Resources of Western Maryland.
In addition to a variety of educational sessions, there will be workshops, tours, an exhibit hall, and affinity events. The evening of Thursday, May 29 will feature the conference plenary session followed by a reception at Hagerstown's historic Maryland Theatre. Also, plan to attend the Maryland Historical Trust Awards and Reception, honoring extraordinary preservation leaders throughout the state, on the evening of Friday, May 30.
Registration is now open.
Register Online for the 2008 Preservation and Revitalization Conference
Conference Registration Brochure
Pre-Registration Rates (prior to May 9)
Full Conference
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Member |
$140 |
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Non-Member (includes membership) |
$165 |
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Student |
$50 |
One Day
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Member |
$75 |
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Non-Member (includes membership) |
$100 |
Regular Registration Rates (postmarked after May 9)
Full Conference
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Member |
$165 |
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Non-Member (includes membership) |
$190 |
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Student |
$75 |
One Day
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Member |
$100 |
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Non-Member (includes membership) |
$125 |
Join us in Hagerstown! We'll look forward to seeing you!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to assist with this year's conference. Volunteers will receive free registration to the conference in exchange for four hours of volunteer service. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, session set-up, session monitoring, ushering for larger events, and greeting attendees.
If you are interested in volunteering, please send completed Volunteer Application to the attention of Jessica Feldt.
Contacts:
Jessica Feldt at jfeldt@preservationmaryland.org for general and exhibit hall information.
Jessica Bentz at jbentz@preservationmaryland.org for registration information.
Best Western Grand Venice Hotel -$80.00/night
431 Dual Highway - 301-733-0830
(Rate Code: PRESERV)
Days Inn - $53.10/night
900 Dual Highway - 301-739-9050 (Rate Code: RO)
Clarion Hotel - $85.00/night
901 Dual Highway - 301-733-5100
(Rate Code: Preservation MD)
Super 8 - $55.00/night
1220 Dual Highway - 301-739-5800
(Rate Code: Preservation Maryland)
Hampton Inn - $94.00/night
1716 Dual Highway - 301-739-6100
(Rate Code: Preservation)
Comfort Suites - $78.00/night
1801 Dual Highway - 301-791-8100 (Rate Code: GTR)
Four Points by Sheraton - $75.00/night
1910 Dual Highway - 301-790-3010
(Rate Code: mention Preservation Maryland)
Homewood Suites by Hilton - $115/night
1650 Pullman Lane - 301-665-3816 (Rate Code: PRE)
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