Welcome to the New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference

8:00AM - 9:00AM

Registration and Breakfast

Registration and Breakfast

Location: Main Lobby at Stockton University Atlantic City

Time: 8:00 am 9:00 am

Registration in the main lobby; breakfast served in the hallway in front of the Fannie Lou Hamer auditorium.

9:00AM - 4:00PM

On-Shore and Off-Shore South Jersey Architecture Tour

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T-1 | On-Shore and Off-Shore South Jersey Architecture Tour

Location: Main Lobby at Stockton University Atlantic City

Audience: All

Time: 9:00 am 4:00 pm

The Jersey Shore has more to offer its visitors than just beaches. This hop-on-hop-off bus tour takes its guests to some of the oldest and most iconic landmarks along the South Jersey Shore! Begin your morning at the National Historic Landmark, Lucy the Elephant. See her shine after her recent rehabilitation project partially funded by the NJ Historic Trust! Next, take a ride to see the oldest house in Atlantic County and the only life-saving station of its design still in existence in New Jersey. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the history of TWO first-period, heavy timber framed buildings with exposed framing. This tour is “shore” to please any history lover! All participants will receive a boxed lunch, bottled water, and a complimentary Jersey Shore treat!

Please note availability is limited, and the tour is subject to change.

AIA CES approved for 5 LU/HSW credits.

Tour Leaders:

  • Joan Berkey

9:00AM - 12:00PM

The Building Blocks of Historic Preservation

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W-1 | Workshop

Location: Fannie Lou Hamer

Audience: HPC NP M/C

Time: 9:00 am 12:00 pm

This full-day workshop is offered by the Historic Preservation Office in conjunction with the National Park Service and will explore concepts foundational to the practice of historic preservation. The morning session will explore the application of National Register of Historic Places criteria for eligibility and evaluation of the aspects of integrity.

Moderator:

  • Kate Marcopul

Presenters:

  • Lisa Deline

  • Andrea Tingey

  • Stephanie Brisita

  • Catherine Dzubaty

  • Vincent Maresca III

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Lunch

Lunch

Location: Fannie Lou Hamer

Time: 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Boxed lunch will be served in the hallway outside of the Fannie Lou Hamer auditorium.

1:00PM - 4:00PM

The Building Blocks of Historic Preservation

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W1-A | Workshop

Location: Room 210

Audience: HPC NP M/C

Time: 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

This workshop will explore topics related to National Register of Historic Places registration including historic context development and assessment of integrity. 

Moderator and Presenter:

  • Andrea Tingey

Presenters:

  • Lisa Deline

  • Stephanie Brisita

  • Catherine Dzubaty

1:00PM - 4:00PM

The Building Blocks of Historic Preservation

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W1-B | Workshop

Location: Room 216

Audience: HPC NP M/C

Time: 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

This workshop will cover the regulatory aspects of historic preservation provided in federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. 

Moderator and Presenter:

  • Meghan MacWillliams Baratta

Presenters:

  • Jesse West-Rosenthal

  • Vincent Maresca III

  • Christopher Romanoski

  • Erin Frederickson

  • Jennifer B. Leynes

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Boardwalk Hall Tour

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T-2 | Boardwalk Hall Tour

Location: Main Lobby of Boardwalk Hall

Audience: All

Time: 3:00 pm 5:00 pm

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall began its life 97 years ago as ground was broken on a novel, new concept for Atlantic City. The Atlantic City Convention Hall and Municipal Auditorium was conceived to break many records upon its completion. Pressing the edges of new technology, this mammoth structure was built for comfort, entertainment, and safety. The entirety of Atlantic City’s population (66,000 people in 1929) could safely be housed in the structure with room to spare in the event of an emergency. Housing the world’s largest stage, largest free-span trusses, and the largest and loudest musical instrument ever built, this was a “permanent monument, conceived as a tribute to the ideals of Atlantic City,” as was engraved on the building. This tour will take you through the building to learn of its incredible history, the amazing appointments made to it, and the process of preserving its history and allowing it to function as a modern performance venue.

Please note availability is limited, and the tour is subject to change.

AIA CES approved for 1.5 LU credits.

Tour Leaders:

  • Scott D. Banks

  • Brett Miller

5:00PM - 7:30PM

Opening Reception at Boardwalk Hall

Opening Reception

Location: Main Lobby of Boardwalk Hall

Time: 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

The opening reception will feature welcoming remarks from local officials and 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. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. 

Please note, the first 150 registrants will receive a complimentary copy of The Northside: African Americans and the Creation of Atlantic City. 

Presenters:

  • Nelson Johnson

  • Kimberly Holmes