Historic Preservation Conference

2027 Historic Preservation Conference

May 12-14, 2027 | Kentucky Historical Society | Frankfort, Kentucky

Historic preservation strengthens Kentucky communities by protecting cultural heritage, supporting economic development, and reinforcing community identity. 2027’s theme, Preserving Preservation: Leveraging Kentucky’s Historic Assets, explores how preservation can build vibrant communities while ensuring long-term stewardship of the places and stories that shape them.

Additional details, registration information and hotel accommodations will be announced closer to the event. Follow Kentucky Heritage Council on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and announcements about the conference.

Those interested in learning more about the Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference can also view recorded sessions and highlights from the 2025 conference on the Kentucky Heritage Council's YouTube channel. The videos provide a preview of conference programming and showcase the range of topics and speakers featured at this annual event.

Press Release - Frankfort Selected as Host City for 2027 Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference

Call for Proposals

KHC is seeking proposals for educational presentations, panels, and workshops from individuals in the field of historic preservation (or other related fields). The 2027 conference explores how preservation can build vibrant communities while ensuring long-term stewardship of the places and stories that shape them. Historic preservation strengthens Kentucky's communities by protecting cultural heritage, supporting economic development, and reinforcing community identity.

Benefits of presenting:

Presenters receive a registration discount
Showcase your work with your peers.
Receive recognition and feedback about your practice or program
Expand your professional portfolio

Deadline is October 30, 2026. Selections will be made in December 2026.

You may download the KHC Call for Proposal form here. Carefully read through the instructions and upload your completed form below.

Conference session proposal form

submit your Proposal

Call for Student Poster Sessions

KHC also invites submissions for the student poster session, featuring graduate and undergraduate research in historic preservation, history, archaeology, and other related fields.

You may download the Student Poster Submission form here. Carefully read through the instructions and upload your completed form to the student poster application portal below.

Deadline for all submissions: Friday, October 30, 2026. Applicants will be notified of decisions in December 2026.

student poster session proposal form

Submit your poster session proposal

Questions? Contact Nicole Roth at 502-892-3606

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