Nimisha exploring the Packard Plant during a Rust Belt Takeover.

Since starting my preservation career I have had the privilege of producing everything from private tours for small groups to helping with large scale events, such as the German Village Society’s annual Haus und Garten tour (avg. 5k+ attendees) and Rust Belt Takeovers (experiential education weekends). Through my work, volunteerism, and participation in a variety of capacity at conferences, I’ve cultivated a strong understanding of the preservation practice/profession and event coordination skills.

When I conceptualized the Dismantle Preservation Virtual Unconference, I was excited to put together my ideal educational event for someone who works in cultural resources. The response to the event exceeded my expectations.

There were:

1,700+ registrants
1,000+ live viewers
People from approximately 38 states and 4 countries in attendance
7 sessions
29 speakers

I am grateful for all of the speakers willing to share their expertise and be a part of an event that sought to challenge the status quo. The speakers made the event engaging, thought provoking, and helped create a space where attendees felt comfortable. Each session lead took their topic/theme in dynamic direction and coordinated a session that proved eliminating constraints is integral to facilitating meaningful conversations.

From concept to marketing and day of execution, it was a thrill to produce and organize this event. Knowing #DismantlePreservation resonated with so many people fills me not only with hope for the future of the preservation movement, but added motivation to keep pushing people in new directions through my work.

If you missed being a part of the event day of, don’t worry! Click this link to view session recordings. To learn more about the sessions and the speakers, click this link.