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  • Wednesday, September 18, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm – Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference

    Join The Peabody Essex Museum for the fourth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate conference, hosted by Salem Preservation Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to advance mitigation and adaptation strategies that address impacts of climate change on historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods.

    Join us for case studies, conversations and panel presentations, beginning with a keynote from Massachusetts State Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer and closing with remarks by National Park Service Superintendent Jennifer Hardin at the National Park Service Armory Visitor Center. Conference sessions will take place at PEM. Closing reception and remarks will take place at the National Park Service Armory Visitor Center across the street from PEM.

    Registration is $50 per person. Registration includes all conference events, optional historic house tours on September 17, light refreshments and a boxed lunch. All lunches include water, chips and a choice of Spinach Cranberry Salad (vegan, with cheese on the side), Falafel Wrap (vegan) or Harvest Chicken Salad Wrap.

    All museum galleries will be closed for the duration of the conference. Registration includes all conference events, optional historic house tours on September 17, light refreshments and a boxed lunch. All lunches include water, chips and a choice of Spinach Cranberry Salad (vegan, with cheese on the side), Falafel Wrap (vegan) or Harvest Chicken Salad Wrap.

    All museum galleries will be closed for the duration of the conference. Specific details and ticket purchasing may be found at www.pem.org. Questions? Contact lela_clawson-miller@pem.org

  • Tuesday, September 12, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm – Preservation in a Changing Climate: Salem

    Mark your calendar for the third annual Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference, hosted by Salem Preservation Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to raise awareness of mitigation and adaptation strategies to address the impacts of climate change on historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods. Presenters include Barbara Warren of Salem Sound Coastwatch, Joann Vieira of the Trustees of Reservations, Michael Blier of Landworks Studio, Thomas Starr of Northeastern University, Neal Duffy, Director of the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the City of Salem, Frank Lowenstein, Senior Director of Climate Culture Boston for Rare, Kate Loosian, Senior Director of Planning and Design at Harvard Business School, Kara Babcock of Union Studio Architecture and Community Design, Susan Baker, Collections Manager for House of the Seven Gables, Sarah Korjeff of the Cape Cod Commission in Barnstable County, Mary Bergman, Executive Director of the Nantucket Preservation Trust, and Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’ first-ever climate chief.

    Join us for panel presentations and informational sessions at PEM and a closing reception with National Park Superintendent Jennifer Hardin and Massachusetts State Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer at the National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center. A box lunch is included with your ticket. For complete lineup of presenters, and to register, visit https://www.pem.org/events/preservation-in-a-changing-climate-salem-2023