Call for Proposals!
Preserving the Spirit of Home
September 4-6, 2008
Bardstown
The Kentucky Heritage Council and Preservation Kentucky, Inc. invite everyone interested in historic preservation or preservation-related issues to take part in the biennial Kentucky Historic Preservation conference – planned September 4-6, 2008 in Bardstown – by submitting a proposal for one of three categories: educational session, field session, or display board for the Preservation Gallery. Presenters in educational and field sessions will receive complimentary registration for the day of the presentation and a discounted registration for attending the full conference.
The theme for the 2008 conference, Preserving the Spirit of Home, highlights successful preservation efforts throughout Kentucky that have preserved the historic fabric of communities and also the spirit of Kentucky’s heritage. Because of Bardstown’s religious and bourbon heritage, our hosts know something about preserving spirits. And as a designated Preserve America community, the location for the iconic My Old Kentucky Home, and one of eight featured counties in the Rural Heritage Development Initiative national pilot project, this community is also well positioned to showcase the importance of preserving all aspects of our home state.
Educational Sessions
...can cover a wide variety of relevant topics. These are not limited to but may address issues related to survey methodology, listing on the National Register of Historic Places, Preserve America Communities, Main Street programs, historic rehabilitation projects, tax credits and incentives, local historic district ordinances, easements, rural heritage, military sites preservation, African American heritage, Native American heritage, project management, heritage tourism, preservation in crossroads communities, historic architecture, archaeological projects, preservation-related economic development activities, preservation training or new and creative partnerships.
Field Sessions
... should feature site visits with an educational component that will foster interaction and discussion along with observation. These can include traditional tours of sites related to a topic or theme, but may also incorporate a workshop to provide information and training on the topic presented. The locations of proposed sessions must be within reasonable access from Bardstown and may encompass a walking tour, a bus tour or combination of both. Suggested field sessions can be proposed for any length of time (i.e. 1 hour, 2 hours, ½ day, etc.) but the complete itinerary must take place between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Preservation Gallery
...is a new feature with this conference that will highlight display boards prepared by registered conference participants. Those interested are invited to nominate their project for display in the Preservation Gallery. Individuals or organizations selected to present will then bring their prepared display board along with a floor easel to be displayed and available for viewing in publicly accessible space in Bardstown throughout the conference. These easel displays may highlight specific preservation projects or historic sites that would be useful for conference participants to learn about. Note: Proposals not selected for educational sessions may be invited to share their story through this Preservation Gallery.
2008 Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference
Kentucky Heritage Council
300 Washington Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-5820 (fax)