Historic Preservation Conference

The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) invites cities across the Commonwealth to apply to host the 2027 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference. This biennial event brings together preservation professionals, city officials, community leaders, and enthusiasts from across Kentucky to share best practices, explore emerging trends, and celebrate the rich, historic resources of Kentucky.

Hosting the conference is an exciting opportunity to showcase your community, engage local stakeholders, and contribute to the preservation movement statewide. The conference is a multi-day event featuring educational programming, networking, workshops, special tours, and events. Scheduled for May 2027, the conference is expected to draw over 200 attendees from across the Commonwealth. KHC provides and coordinates the educational content, including sessions, speakers, and materials, ensuring high-quality experience for all attendees. For reference, session videos and other information from KHC’s 2025 conference can be found at: Historic Preservation Conference - Kentucky Heritage Council.

KHC is accepting applications to host the 2027 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference from October 1 to December 31, 2025.

While KHC manages the conference’s educational programming, the selected host city is responsible for all aspects of conference logistics and local hosting, including but not limited to:

Applications are due no later than December 31, 2025.

If you have questions, please contact Nicole Roth​, Site Identification Program Administrator.