Become a Sponsor today! Add your support, and your Logo!
We invite your participation in the 2026 annual conference, to be held on October 23rd and October 24th with a wide array of topics, by becoming a sponsor. As a sponsor, your logo will be included in all sessions of the conference, on the PDI web site, in social media posts, and in our e-newsletter.
To become a sponsor please either SUBMIT ONLINE or fill out the form linked below and either email it to info@preservationde.org or mail it to:
A Preservation Delaware 2026 Annual Conference Call for Papers - Abstract Submission
Preservation Delaware, Inc. is soliciting presentations and papers for the 2026 Annual Conference.
All presentation and paper abstracts are due by 11:59pm on August 7, 2026
Please contact Rebecca Wilson (rlwj1973@gmail.com) with any questions.
Preservation Delaware’s 2026 Annual Conference will be held on October 23 & 24 2026. October 23 will take place virtually over Zoom and October 24 in person at Buena Vista Estate in Delaware. We are seeking presentations and papers on a range of topics related to historic preservation, primarily focusing on topics in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region, but also including more general topics relevant to our region. Presentations and papers should be no longer than forty (40) minutes in length. Submissions will be accepted electronically via Google Forms.
Applicants whose proposals are selected will be notified by August 21, 2026. Presenters will receive timely instructions and details on preparing for the conference. The conference program and registration information will follow, but be sure to save the dates and spread the word!
The Annual Conference Planning Committee has identified several topics and/or areas of interest for sessions and presentations, but we welcome other topics and ideas as well!
Threatened Buildings & Sites in Delaware
Historic Preservation & Accessibility
Historic Preservation & Sustainability
Stewardship of Historic Properties
Historic trades, rehabs, etc
Historic Preservation & Disaster Planning
Diversity and Inclusivity in Historic Preservation
Agricultural History and Historic Foodways
Learning from Delaware’s Historic Sites
Anything relating to preservation in the last 250 years
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