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 conference about our collective roles in
creating livable and resilient communities

November 2 and 3, 2023
The VETS, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 21st-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 2023 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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Become a Partner

Strategic partnership opportunities offer a variety of options for involvement and support, all of which can be tailored to meet your needs and provide 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 Providence, RI from Prospect Terrace.

About the Venue

Front of VETS auditorium showing brightly-lit marquee.

On the National Register of Historic Places, The VETS is ideally located in downtown Providence on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts across from the Rhode Island State House. It is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy. The theater celebrates flawless acoustics, a breathtaking proscenium stage, and exquisite interior.

Summit Host Committee

  • Jacob D. Albert
  • Richard C. Albright, Jr
  • Deborah L. Allinson
  • Edward Lee Cave
  • Vin Cipolla
  • Azi Djazani
  • David L. Feigenbaum
  • George F. Fiske, Jr
  • Edward F. Gerber
  • Martha D. Hamilton
  • Eric P. Hayes
  • William C.S. Hicks
  • James F. Hunnewell, Jr.
  • Elizabeth B. Johnson
  • Judith A. Johnson
  • Lydia F. Kimball
  • Nancy Lagassé
  • Gregory D. Lombardi
  • Janina A. Longtine
  • David A. Martland
  • Sandra Ourusoff Massey
  • F. Warren McFarlan
  • Randy J. Parker
  • Tony Pell
  • Julie A. Porter
  • 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.
Providence streetscape showing Avon Theater and Antonio's Pizza by the Slice.