[MassHistPres] Reminder: Early Bird Pricing ends soon! Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference 2026

[Patricia Kelleher]

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The City of Salem and Salem's Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners are excited to announce the sixth annual conference focusing on addressing climate impacts to the region’s historic resources.


Preservation in a Changing Climate 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Morse Auditorium at the Peabody Essex Museum

161 Essex St, Salem, MA


$50 early bird registration (until Friday, August 14)
$65 after August 14
Students: $10 special rate for the first 10 students; $30 for students (valid student ID required)



Building on past Preservation in a Changing Climate Conferences, this year’s event aims to advance mitigation and adaptation strategies that address impacts of climate on historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods. The conference will include a full day of case studies, conversations and panel discussions and a keynote from Lori Ferriss, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Built Buildings Lab and an internationally recognized expert on leveraging existing and historic buildings for equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation. Lunch will be provided by PEM and a closing reception will be held at the National Park Service Armory Visitor Center.

You can view the program schedule here<https://www.preservingsalem.com/preservation-in-a-changing-climate-2026> and register to attend the event (first come first served).

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

REGISTER HERE<https://www.pem.org/events/preservation-in-a-changing-climate-conference-2>




Patti Kelleher

Preservation Planner

City of Salem | Department of Planning & Community Development

98 Washington St., 2nd Floor | Salem, MA  01970

978-619-5685 | pkelleher at salem.com<mailto:pkelleher at salem.com>

www.preservingsalem.com<http://www.preservingsalem.com/> | www.salem.com<http://www.salem.com/>

*Staff liaison to the Salem Historical Commission & Salem Community Preservation Committee



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