Getting Out Front in Preservation
Save the dates, June 9-11, 2010, for Out Front in Preservation: Oklahoma's 22nd Annual Statewide Preservation Conference in historic downtown Okmulgee. It is the perfect time and place to learn about leadership development and current preservation issues and to reflect on the progress of preservation efforts in Oklahoma.
The three concurent tracks of sessions include:
TRACK A: Leading the Way
Features reflections on the success of Oklahoma Main Street, leadership development opportunities, and special local and tribal heritage preservation initiatives.
TRACK B: Fundamentals for the Frontlines
Features local design review workshops, rehabilitation standards and case studies, and special facade issues.
TRACK C: First Things First
Features identification of significant archeological and historic properties, research collections for preservationists, and how historic places contribute to a sense of community.
Just one of the lunch tours will provide an opportunity to learn about revitalization of the Okmulgee Historic District that surrounds the Creek Council House. Other special events will include Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.'s annual meeting and luncheon and the State Historic Preservation Office's annual awards banquet.
Conference cosponsors include the State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society; the Oklahoma Main Street Center, Oklahoma Department of Commerce; Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.; Okmulgee Main Street; City of Okmulgee - Historic Preservation Commission; and Creek Council House Museum.
Watch for the April issue of Preservation Oklahoma News and check your mail for more information. Track conference developments on this site and at www.twitter.com/okshpo.