The 2012 Statewide Conference on Heritage

 The Statewide Conference on Heritage will be  held  July  15th-19th, 2012 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Downtown Lancaster, PA.  The small town charm, walkable downtown and rural landscapes of Lancaster County set the stage for the Statewide Conference on Heritage which features  workshops, sessions and speakers from the historic preservation, archaeological, heritage tourism, transportation, legislative, and planning communities.

Many of the sessions and tours highlight Pennsylvania's rich agricultural heritage and offer attendees an opportunity to experience traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.

Take a YouTube virtual tour of the Lancaster Central Market, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and other downtown attractions.

In addition to the new location and date, the Statewide Conference on Heritage features a new partnership with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) ADC50 Committee on Historic and Archaeological Preservation. The Statewide Conference Heritage will partner with TRB ADC50 to host a joint gathering with shared sessions and tours.


Conference Registration is LIVE!

General Conference Registration $100 - Preservation Pennsylvania Member and Student discounts available!

Visit the Registration Page to view registration options and purchase event tickets!


Conference Program

The 2012 Preservation Combination features five packed days of sessions, mobile workshops, tours,  and ticketed events.

 Scroll through the full conference program or view the schedule at a glance to plan your trip.  

Purchase tickets to conference events and register today!


Conference Hotel and Headquarters – Book your room today!

Conference attendees are offered discounted hotel and parking rates at the conference headquarters - Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (25 South Queen Street · Lancaster, Pennsylvania).  

Rooms must be reserved by June 23rd, 2012 for group discount.

To reserve accommodations at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, please click on the following link: Statewide Conference on Heritage   or call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the Statewide Conference on Heritage room block when making your reservation.*

*If you experience any problems when making your reservation, please contact Jennifer Horn at 717-234-2310.


The Land of Penn and Plenty: Bringing History to the Table

Because the Keystone State possesses a long and proud history of foodways, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the commonwealth's official history agency, has adopted "The Land of Penn and Plenty: Bringing History to the Table" as its annual theme for 2012. Sign up for a conference ticketed event for an opportunity to experience Pennsylvania’s diverse culinary heritage.

Check back at the Penn Byways Web site periodically for additional conference updates, or contact one of the conference coordinators for more information:

Jennifer Horn ● Program Director ● Preservation Pennsylvania ● 717-2342310 ext. 18 ● jhorn@preservationpa.org
Joe Baker ● Conference Coordinator ● PennDOT Cultural Resources Program ● (717) 705-1482 ● joebaker@state.pa.us
Mary Tinsman ● CHRS, Inc ● TRB Conference Representative ● (267) 652-7123 ● Mtinsman@chrsinc.com