Registration Information

Register Online for Immediate Confirmation!

Go to www.PreservationNation.org and follow the links to register online with your Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or purchase order number. You?ll have a better chance of getting tickets to the Field Sessions you want to attend, and you?ll get instant confirmation.

You can register online until October 20 and still be pre-registered to pick up your badge on site!

Registration

Please review the registration information below carefully. Some of the information, including the address for the payments, phone number for the registration assistance and the fax number for registrations, has changed! Please e-mail comments about the new system to conference@nthp.org.

Early Bird Registration
Early registration fees make it economical for you to attend. By registering before July 31, you can save up to $175. Those registered prior to the conference save up to $100 off the on-site registration rate.

Multiple Registration Discount
For Early Bird registration only, Forum and Main Street members can register one person at the discounted rate of $275, and the rest of your staff and board can register for just $225 a person!

Join forum Now and Save

Membership dues must be received with or prior to your registration to receive the Forum member registration rate. Refer to the ad on the inside front cover of this program for full details of the benefits of Forum membership. Staff and board members of Forum member organizations or agencies may register at the Forum member rate.

General Registration Policies
Please read carefully, information has changed.

Payment or valid purchase order must accompany registration.

Mailed and faxed registrations are processed in the order they are received. Please be sure to provide an e-mail address so confirmation receipts can be sent via e-mail.

Payment may be made by check, American Express, VISA, and MasterCard.

Purchase orders will be accepted ONLY from federal, state or municipal government agencies and state education institutions. Attach a copy of the purchase order to your registration form or enter your P.O. number online.

If using wire transfers, please fax or mail a confirmation of your payment. Include the date funds were transferred and amount paid to the National Trust.

We are unable to accept registrations over the telephone.

One-day registration fees allow you to attend education sessions and purchase event and field session tickets for that day only.

Using mail or fax to register will result in delays that may prevent you from receiving your first choices in events! We strongly encourage you to use our convenient on line registration system.

Your Registration Fee Includes

Admission to 2 plenary sessions, 2 special lectures, 58+ education sessions, and Info sessions.

Admission to the Opening Reception.

Opportunity to purchase tickets for field sessions, breakfasts, luncheons, and the closing party.

Admission to the National Preservation Awards Ceremony.

Access to the Exhibit Hall including exhibits by many vendors, Poster Sessions, the Preservation Bookstore, and a preview of Preservation Action auction items and the opportunity to bid.

Shuttle service to neighborhood restaurants on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

Ticketed Events and Field Sessions

Mark 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices where appropriate. Submit payment for first choice only. You will be invoiced or reimbursed for any difference in ticket prices.

We have worked with event and field session managers to maximize the number of available tickets. Limits have been set based on available resources at each site and will not change.

Tickets are required for all individuals attending an event that is listed on the registration form.

Often you may tour facilities visited during Field Sessions on your own. Please see the listing of On Your Own activities in the Final Program or visit our conference website at www.PreservationNation.org.

Arrive early. Field session patrons must line up 15 minutes prior to departure.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Layered clothing is recommended.

Events are held rain, snow or shine. Bring umbrellas, rain gear, etc.

Lunch is included in the price of all full-day field sessions.

Itineraries are subject to minor change.

Persons with limited mobility may determine the accessibility of specific tours by calling 202/588-6095.

Some events may require a waiver form to be completed prior to the conference.

Attendees may not join a tour in progress.

Tickets for some tours may become available on site. Inquire at the field session desk for more information. Payment must be made at that time with cash, check, or credit card (MC, VISA, AMEX).

On-Site Registration

On-site registration is available during the conference. Full payment is required at that time. Payment may be made by check, American Express, VISA or MasterCard. Purchase orders are NOT accepted on site.

Cancellations and Refunds

Requests for cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing, either by mail or fax to the numbers on the registration form, or by e-mail to conference@nthp.org.

100% refund (minus a $75 processing fee) will be issued if cancellation request is received by September 1.

50% refund (minus a $75 processing fee) will be issued if request received between September 1 and 29.

No refund will be issued if request is received September 30 or later.

Submitting Your Registration

YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE through October 20

MAIL YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM and payment by October 1 to:

Preservation Conference Registration 2008, National Preservation Conference C/O Netronix, 5 Executive Court, Suite 2, S. Barrington, IL 60010

FAX YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM with credit card number before October 1 to 847-277-7414. Credit card payments only. Fax line open 24 hours daily.

Questions? Call toll-free 866-988-1188. Email: conference@nthp.org