Design Challenge – Dickinson Museum Center
Dickinson area youth were challenged to design buildings using food products. The “fruits” of their labor are on display at the Dickinson Museum Center.
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception – Richardton, ND
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and see Richardton’s historic places. RSVP for more information.
Hosted by Danielle Stuckle, PND Conference Chair.
Friday May 7, 2010
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Registration & Silent Auction Bidding – Dickinson Museum Center
Register/check-in and bid on Silent Auction items at the Dickinson Museum Center. The Silent Auction features “All Things Dakota,” including regional wines, artwork and more. For the adventurous, bid on a trip to beautiful Antigua, Guatemala!
9:30 am
Press Conference – Dickinson Museum Center
Preservation North Dakota will announce the 3 Most Endangered List and Success Story Award winner at the Dickinson Museum Center.
10:00 am
Local Affiliate Roundtable – Dickinson Museum Center
Members of PND’s Local Affiliate Program and other interested parties are invited to a roundtable discussion about current preservation issues in North Dakota. Jennifer Wilkie, PND Director of Administration & Development, and Jennifer Buddenborg, Program Officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Mountains/Plains Office, will lead discussion regarding issues such as organizational sustainability, creating lasting partnerships, and networking.
12:00 pm
Lunch - Stix & Twigs
Meet us for a Dutch treat lunch at Stix & Twigs. Known for their organic and vegan-friendly menu, Stix & Twigs is located in an historic downtown commercial building that was a Renaissance Zone project. RSVPs appreciated.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Historic Downtown Dickinson Walking Tour – Badlands Brew
Meet us at Badlands Brew Coffee Bar & Roasterie (aka historic St. John’s Episcopal Church), for guided walking tours of historic downtown Dickinson.
4:00 pm
Preservation North Dakota Board Meeting – Dickinson Museum Center
Join us at the Dickinson Museum Center for an open meeting of PND’s board of directors.
5:30 pm
Martinis & Appetizers - Brickhouse Grille
Join us at the Brickhouse Grille for a networking social. Known for their martini specials and fresh, local cuisine, Brickhouse Grille is a local landmark set on traditionally one of the busiest corners in downtown Dickinson. RSVPs appreciated.
6:00 pm
Dinner – Brickhouse Grille
Stay at the Brickhouse Grille for a Dutch treat dinner (RSVPs appreciated) or venture out to some of the other area restaurants for your evening meal.
Saturday May 8, 2010
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Registration & Silent Auction Bidding – Dickinson Museum Center
Register/check-in and bid on Silent Auction items at the Dickinson Public Library. The Silent Auction features “All Things Dakota,” including regional wines, artwork and more. For the adventurous, bid on a trip to beautiful Antigua, Guatemala
9:00 am
Welcome & Keynote Address – Community Room, Dickinson Public Library
“Creating a New Preservation Program: Optimism in a Climate of Doubt” Dr. Steven Bedford – Director, Historic Preservation/Building Conservation Program, University of Massachusetts-Amherst & Hancock Shaker Village
Dr. Bedford will discuss the issues of creating a new historic preservation program at what appears to be a critical time in the field. When many are feeling marginalized by a variety of seemingly uncontrollable events, how do we create a viable program that can help the profession? Dr. Bedford will discuss our motivation, our creation of curriculum, recruiting, funding and the unique collaboration among a university, a National Historic Landmark museum and a community.
12:00 pm
Lunch
Choose from a variety of downtown eateries and explore historic downtown Dickinson.
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
1:00 pm
Prairie Churches of North Dakota: The Stories They Tell
What can an investigation of one North Dakota county’s churches uncover? Quite a lot, actually! Inspired by the Prairie Churches of North Dakota project, Louise Burton used techniques such as observation, photography, measuring, drawing, research and analysis to document Walsh County churches and found a narrative worth preserving.
Burton, M.A. in History & Architecture, will share her suggestions for increasing the use of these buildings, thus increasing the odds of their survival.
1:00 pm
Utilizing the Renaissance Zone Program to Revitalize Historic Downtowns
Danielle Stuckle will discuss how the Renaissance Zone can be utilized to spur investment in historic buildings.
Stuckle is the Director of the Dickinson Museum Center and serves as the Historic Preservationist for the City of Dickinson.
2:00 pm
Partnering with Realtors to Preserve Our Historic Places
Join this panel of experienced realtors and discuss how historic preservationists and realtors can work together to promote preservation in our communities.
Shirley Dukart, Home and Land Company
Joe Frenzel, Everett Real Estate, Inc.
Jackie Miller, Everett Real Estate, Inc.
2:00 pm
Historic Preservation Grants
Looking for money? Join Amy Munson and learn about the various grant and scholarship programs available through the State Historical Society of North Dakota.
Munson is the Grants and Contracts Officer for the State Historical Society of North Dakota in Bismarck.
3:00 pm
The National Register of Historic Places and North Dakota
The National Park Service has recently made some changes to its National Register of Historic Places nomination form and plans to make more as they move towards accepting digital nominations. Lorna Meidinger will talk about the changes to the form and how it affects North Dakota submissions. The session will also include information about recent and current projects involving the National Register around the state.
Meidinger is the Architectural Historian and National Register Coordinator for the State Historical Society of North Dakota in Bismarck.
3:00 pm
Pearl Harbor: Creating a Context for the “Day of Infamy:” Developing a Story for the Pearl Lochs from 1780 to 1989
Contingent on Navy approval, Dr. Bedford will discuss issues relative to his recent research for the Navy and how he is creating two centuries of context for a site that is known primarily for the events of one day.
4:00 pm
Documentation Through Photography
Every building has a story. Documenting what has been and what is will enable future generations to understand their history. A planned storage system, printing images that will last and a comprehensive calendar for archiving digital media is needed if the current generation of images is to be preserved for the future. Choosing the wrong materials guarantees we will lose what we have.
Join Dan Smith of Dan Smith Photography to learn about documentary photography using historic and modern processes and how to create and store photographic images.
4:00 pm
Prairie Earth, Prairie Homes: The Field School Experience
In 2009, PND and North Dakota State University partnered to host the first ever Prairie Earth, Prairie Homes: A Field School. The Field School was offered for undergraduate or graduate college credits, professional development credits for teachers, and as a learning vacation. Participants studied earthen building techniques across western North Dakota, including studying and working at the Hutmacher Farm in Dunn County, PND’s current demonstration project.
Join Field School student Rob Kurtz, NDSU photographer Dan Koeck and journalist Joel Hagen as they relate their experiences participating in and documenting the inaugural field school session.
7:00 pm
PND Awards Banquet – Ukrainian Cultural Institute
Join us in recognizing the recipients of PND’s annual Success Story and Honor Awards, as well as review PND’s 3 Most Endangered Places List. We will also hear a special address from Jennifer Buddenborg, Program Officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Mountains/Plains Office.
Sunday May 9, 2010
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Hutmacher Committee Brunch & Planning Session – Dickinson Museum Center
Are you interested in the preservation of this intriguing site? The committee tasked with this project invites you to share in conversation, planning, and brainstorming for the next year and beyond.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hutmacher Farm Excursion
Have you ever been to Hutmacher? Join us at the site and we’ll give you a tour and show you the ropes so you’re ready to pitch in this summer during our upcoming volunteer days!
