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PLACES 2025

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Gig Harbor

PLACES is Washington’s annual statewide conference focused on the continued care of place through historic preservation, placemaking, and economic vitality, brought to you by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation. PLACES 2025 will be held on October 8-10, 2025. In collaboration with the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance, the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area will be featured throughout the conference.

We’re particularly excited to share that the 2025 PLACES conference will feature special content curated specifically for Maritime Washington Partners throughout the week, including sessions on interpretation and storytelling, maritime and trades education, historic waterfront building and vessel preservation, and so much more.

Plus, staff and volunteers from Maritime Washington Partners get a 50% discount on tickets! When you register using the link below, simply select “Official Maritime Washington Partner” as your attendee type and submit the name of your organization.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn, grow your network, and explore the fascinating maritime community of Gig Harbor!

 

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The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is facilitated by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation with support from the National Park Service.