Historic New England Summit

New England’s largest conference about our collective roles in creating livable and resilient communities

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New England’s largest preservation conference about our collective roles in creating livable and resilient communities

November 14 and 15, 2024
Westin Portland Harborview hotel, Portland, Maine, and Livestream

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Inspiration. Ideas. Solutions. Connections.

About the Summit

The annual Historic New England Summit presents two days of exciting conversations that explore how twenty-first-century challenges and opportunities are transforming the fields of historic preservation, architecture, urban planning, conservation, arts and culture, museum studies, collections management, public history, and education. The program includes keynote presentations by regional and national leaders, panel discussions, provocations, networking opportunities, and more.

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Summit Program

The 2024 Historic New England Summit is your opportunity to gain inspiration from and connect with cutting-edge thought leaders in preservation, arts and culture, social history, education, advocacy, and municipal government. Join the continuing conversation on some of today’s most complex and pressing challenges in these fields and beyond. Share your ideas, collaborate on solutions, and discover new perspectives to strengthen the livability and vitality of our communities.

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Connect and engage with the Summit as a Partner. Choose a strategic opportunity that provides visibility and recognition.

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Summit discussions focus on New England while addressing topics that resonate nationally and globally as we work together to transform preservation into an accessible and essential ethic in community sustainability.
Historic photograph showing view of Portland, ME.

About the Venue

Westin Portland Harborview hotel

Originally the largest hotel in New England, The Eastland, now known as The Westin Portland Harborview, stands as an iconic landmark in Portland. Constructed in 1927, The Eastland welcomed notable figures throughout its storied past. After undergoing a $40 million restoration, The Eastland has been rejuvenated as The Westin Portland Harborview, reclaiming its prominence in the heart of Portland’s Arts District. The hotel seamlessly blends classic architecture with contemporary amenities, furnishings, and appointments, evident in its guest rooms and suites, the revitalized Grand Ballroom and event spaces, and the renowned Top of the East Lounge.

Summit Host Committee

  • Jacob D. Albert  
  • Richard C. Albright, Jr.  
  • Deborah L. Allinson  
  • Edward Lee Cave  
  • Vin Cipolla  
  • Azi Djazani  
  • Wendy L. Ecker 
  • David L. Feigenbaum  
  • George F. Fiske, Jr.  
  • Edward C. Fleck
  • Edward F. Gerber  
  • Martha D. Hamilton
  • William C.S. Hicks  
  • James F. Hunnewell, Jr.  
  • Elizabeth B. Johnson  
  • Judith A. Johnson  
  • Lydia F. Kimball  
  • Allen B. Kolkowitz 
  • Nancy Lagassé  
  • Gregory D. Lombardi  
  • Janina A. Longtine  
  • David A. Martland
  • Sandra Ourusoff Massey
  • F. Warren McFarlan  
  • Randy J. Parker  
  • Tony Pell  
  • Kristin L. Servison  
  • Roger T. Servison  
  • Angie Simonds  
  • Ruth Kennedy Sudduth  
  • Geneva S. Thorndike  
  • Nancy B. Tooke  
  • Vera Trojan  
  • Alan W. Wong 
The Summit is your opportunity to gain inspiration from cutting-edge thought leaders. Join the conversation, share ideas, collaborate on solutions, and discover new perspectives to strengthen the livability and vitality of our communities.
Portland streetscape.