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Encuentro 2018: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation
April 28, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Encuentro 2018 BringsNational Discussion of Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation to Providence
Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission,Rhode Island Latino Arts, and Latinos in Heritage Conservation will present Encuentro 2018, a conference on Latino heritage and historic preservation onThursday, April 26 – Saturday, April 28, 2018. This groundbreaking event bringstogether the third national convening of Latinos in Heritage Conservation andthe 33rd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference.
The program for Thursday and Friday features speakers from aroundthe country as well as opportunities to exchange ideas with fellowpractitioners and advocates. Saturday’s starts with a keynote speech, followedby two dozen tours of local Latino neighborhoods, historic places associatedwith underrepresented communities, recent preservation projects, and publicart. Learning units are available for planners and architects.
To see the entire schedule and to register, visit www.preservationconferenceri.com. Tickets cost $30 (Thursday-Friday), $50 (Saturday), or $80(Thursday-Saturday) with discounts for students with i.d. Registration deadlineis April 17.