For five years, you’ve been asking: “When’s the next Preserve Omaha conference?” Well friends… it’s happening. And it’s going to be BIG.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00-4:00
Where: Yates Illuminates (3260 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68131)
One jam-packed day of:
-Hands-on demos to preserve your own historic windows, featuring David White of Aksarben Window Works and create/repair your own decorative plaster with Preserve Omaha’s The Jo(h)ns
-Expert talks from preservation pros you actually want to hear, including: Mike Jackson, FAIA from the National Building Arts Center and how he built the APT Building Technology Heritage Library (a time-traveler’s guide to vintage building trade catalogs, home plan books, builder’s guides and other trade literature), and Jerry Berggren, AIA and David Calease discussing the Kregel Windmill Factory located in Nebraska City
-Smart strategies for using historic tax incentives with Ryan Reed of Heritage Consulting Group. Learn how you can use historic tax credits to reactivate underutilized historic buildings in your community.
-A behind-the-scenes tour of the Ford Conservation Center
-Happy hour with your fellow history lovers ️ $30 for members / $40 for nonmembers — lunch included! ️
Spots are limited! It’s been way too long. Let’s get together, geek out over beautiful old buildings, and celebrate everything that’s Built To Last.