# PLACES Conference

- Dates: 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026
- Location: Ellensburg, United States
- Organiser: Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The PLACES Conference is Washington's annual statewide event focused on historic preservation, placemaking, and economic vitality. It is organized by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation. The conference is intended for preservationists, planners, downtown development professionals, and others interested in the care of place.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://preservewa.org/news-events/places-conference/)
- [Registration](https://preservewa.regfox.com/places-2026)
- [Agenda](https://preservewa.org/programs/mainstreet/)
- [Call for speakers](https://preservewa.org/news-events/places-conference/call-for-speakers/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Sponsors and partners

- Ellensburg Downtown Association
- Department of Archaeology + Historic Preservation
- City of Ellensburg
- My Ellensburg
- Central Washington Outdoor
- Northwest Masonry Institute
- SHKS Architects
- Swenson Say Fagét
- Coughlin Porter Lundeen
- Evergreen BizLink
- Kris Nelson Family of Restaurants
- Rafn Company
- Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)
- Willamette CRA
- Central Washington University
- Chosen Wood Window Maintenance
- GLY Construction

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Windrow**: 240 m from the venue, 502 North Main Street, Ellensburg, 98926
- **Motel 6**: motel, 680 m from the venue
- **Rainbow Motel**: motel, 1.6 km from the venue
- **Nites Inn Motel & RV Park**: motel, 1.7 km from the venue
- **Best Western Plus Ellensburg**: 1.8 km from the venue, 211 West Umptanum Road, Ellensburg, 98926-9672
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-ellensburg/best-western-plus-ellensburg-hotel/propertyCode.48154.html)
  - Phone: +1-509-925-4244

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #places2026

- [Colorado Preservation, Inc. Saving Places Conference 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmobamQH1ok)
  - Rooted in Community, Culture, and Place: Celebrating Intangible Heritage January 29 - February 1, 2025 The Hands-on Model-Building Workshop: Unearthing Memory to Shape and Preserve the Future ...

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