About Fort Wayne

Preserving Historic Places changes locations every year in order to showcase Indiana’s historic communities. Our upcoming conference, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2025, celebrates Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second largest city. Discover the legacies of Native Americans, fur traders, ethnic groups, industrial pioneers, and a vibrant post-industrial revival. During the conference, we’ll explore the Electric Works, a visionary adaptive reuse of a former industrial campus transformed into a dynamic mixed-use facility. We’ll also visit the iconic National Historic Landmark Allen County Courthouse and experience the grandeur of the Embassy Theatre.

Note: Conference organizers offer sincere apologies to our speakers and attendees for the overlap of Preserving Historic Place 2025 with Yom Kippur. This significant scheduling oversight, though unintentional, is one we recognize as counterproductive to hosting an inclusive event. Unfortunately, the 2025 dates, which were chosen several months ago based on facility availability, could no longer be changed when the oversight was brought to our attention.

Conference LocationS & Parking

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Conference Schedule

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Lodging

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Partners

Four primary partners—Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Indiana Landmarks, Indiana University, and Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs—stage the annual Preserving Historic Places conference. We’re grateful for the essential support the conference receives from generous sponsors.