2025 Kansas Preservation Conference

The Kansas Preservation Conference is returning this spring! Preservationists, historians, architects, and enthusiasts are invited to join us in Topeka from May 7-9, 2025. The theme of this year's conference is Planning for the Future of Preservation, emphasizing the importance of trades, resiliency planning, and engaging the next generation of preservationists.

Featured Speakers

Cheap Old Houses

Elizabeth and Ethan Finklestein of Cheap Old Houses will present on Thursday, May 8th 7-9 pm. Books will be available for purchase. Photo credit to Stephanie Munguia for Cheap Old Houses.


Andrew Gustafson

Andrew Gustafson, Curator of Interpretation at the Johnson County Museum will present during lunch on Thursday, May 8th on the museum's 2022 special exhibit, Redlined: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation.


Wednesday, May 7th

  • Does not include full conference registration.

  • You do not wish to take any of the capitol dome tours.

  • 5-6:30 pm

Thursday, May 8th

  • 1:15-4 pm in-lieu of attending technical track education sessions at The Beacon

  • 3:30-4:30
    Includes a behind the scenes tour of the Kansas Museum of History and Archives. Transportation is not provided.

Friday, May 9th

  • KPA Awards Presentation & Luncheon at 12 noon

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Conference Registration


Need to pay by check? Contact Cultural Resources at 785-272-8681 x240 or [email protected] to make arrangements.

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