New England’s largest conference about our collective roles in creating livable and resilient communities
November 11-14, 2026
The Cabot, Beverly, MA & The Historic New England Center, Haverhill, MA
and via Livestream
Inspiration. Ideas. Solutions. Connections.
About the Summit
The fifth annual Historic New England Summit convenes bold conversations on how twenty-first-century challenges and opportunities are reshaping preservation and the cultural landscape. Join regional and national leaders for keynote presentations, panels, provocations, and meaningful connection across the field. The Summit takes place November 12 and 13 at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts, with special programming on November 11 and 14 at the Historic New England Center in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Can’t make it in person? Join us via livestream.
Summit Program
The 2026 Historic New England Summit is your opportunity to gain inspiration from and connect with cutting-edge thought leaders in civic action, authenticity and access, culture building, climate resiliency, and preservation as transformation. 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.
Become a Sponsor
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