Welcome to the New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference:
FUN AND FURY
Date and Location: June 12 & 13, 2023 at Stockton University-Atlantic City
It’s going to be an exciting and packed two-day event in Atlantic City, home to the world’s first and longest boardwalk!
The New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference is the annual state-wide educational and networking opportunity for history and historic preservation professionals and volunteers in the fields of architecture, planning, heritage site and museum management, public history, archaeology, municipal preservation commissions, county heritage offices, developers, students, and more.
Conference highlights:
– Opening reception at Boardwalk Hall featuring Nelson Johnson, author of The Northside: African Americans and the Creation of Atlantic City & Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City
– An exciting keynote address by Adam Markham, Acting Director of the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), at the Tropicana
– Hands on workshop(s) with the NJ Historic Preservation Office
– Choice of classroom sessions, lightning sessions, and tours of Atlantic City, Boardwalk Hall, and South Jersey architecture
– Marketplace sponsor and vendor exhibits
– Student Poster Sessions
– Closing reception at Stockton University-Atlantic City
Information on sessions, speakers, registration, and sponsors will be updated on a regular basis, so check back often, sign up for emails, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram for the latest.
We look forward to seeing you in June!
~The Conference Planning Committee
