2026 Preservation Conference
April 15-17, 2026 Cooperstown, NY
The NY Statewide Preservation Conference is the only event of its kind in the state – a multi-day gathering for anyone involved in preservation and community revitalization. This is a unique opportunity to learn and network with professionals from across the state, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Your Conference registration includes an intensive, pre-Conference training session, tours, and Meet & Greet on Wednesday; a full day of breakout sessions, lunch, and Keynote on Thursday; and your choice of field sessions on Friday. In addition, the New York State Historic Preservation Awards and Reception, hosted by the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, will take place on Thursday evening during the Conference. The Awards recognize individuals, organizations, agencies, and communities for recent projects demonstrating outstanding achievements in historic preservation efforts in New York State.
Our home base for this year’s Conference will be the Otesaga Hotel. Founded in 1909 on the shores of Otsego Lake, this beautiful and historic resort will serve as a place of retreat and learning.
Stay tuned for registration.
Registration, lodging information, and conference schedule overview will be live in mid-February. We appreciate your patience as we finalize important details to bring you a great conference!
Please note: Conference attendees do not need a separate ticket to the New York State Historic Preservation Awards and Reception – it is included in your registration. If you are an awardee or guest planning to attend the Awards ceremony and reception only, please select the complimentary ticket option.
Please reach out to Megan Hillyard at mhillyard@landmarksociety.org with any questions.
Scholarships
You must be a staff member of or serve on a municipal board (Zoning Boards, Preservation Commission, etc.) for a Certified Local Government (CLG) community in NYS in order to be eligible to apply.
CLG scholarships cover the cost of the entire conference registration – Applicants MUST attend the full-day CLG training to receive scholarship, and MUST be a commission member or a staff person associated with a CLG.
Diversity Scholarships support the attendance of leaders from underrepresented communities new to preservation and of emerging preservation professionals. The goal of this scholarship program is to attract and support grassroots preservation advocates, neighborhood/community leaders, and potential or emerging preservation and planning professionals from a diverse range of racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, gender, and generational backgrounds.
Scholarships cover the full cost of Conference registration; they do NOT cover lodging or travel.
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