Friday, June 12
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ogden High School
Tour Options
This year's event will have tours available on both Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. Check out the tours below and pre-register to attend one or both!
(Registration for the main conference on June 12 can be found in the navigation at the end of the page.)
Check Out Thursday's Tours (6/11)!
This year we are excited to offer an additional day of Preservation Engaged. We will have two separate tours available on Thursday, June 11. Each of these tours will be offered twice during the day to allow more folks to attend.
Structure & Storage: A Behind-the-Scenes Preservation Tour of Ogden Union Station
Offered on June 11 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. AND 2 p.m. -4 p.m.
Join staff from the Museums at Ogden Union Station, Utah Historical Society, and Utah State Historic Preservation Office for a behind-the-scenes look at the preservation challenges and solutions for both a historic landmark and the museum collections housed within it. We will examine the physical preservation of the station itself, exploring how to manage a historic building's unique needs while keeping its original character. We will also look at how the museum adapts to the space to safely store and care for its artifacts.
Attendees will see firsthand how to navigate decision-making regarding the historic buildings and collections they steward. Whether you are a museum professional or manage a historic property, you will gain insight into practical solutions for long-term preservation. Attendees will also have access to the museums’ galleries after the tour.
Please Note: This is a 2-hour walking and standing tour. Participants must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs and enter confined spaces. Some areas are not climate-controlled and may be hot; please dress comfortably and plan accordingly.
Cost: $25
Capacity is limited to 15 conference attendees so register early!
Choose between a morning or afternoon tour:
The Pre-Construction Preview: Rehabilitating the Forest Service Building
Offered on June 11 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. AND 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join folks from Giv Group, the Perpetual Housing Fund, Preservation Utah, and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office for an exclusive "under the hood" look at the Forest Service Building before construction begins. We’ll explore the building's history and the complex pre-development phase—including the ownership structure, specialized funding, and historic protections involved in bringing this landmark back to life. Participants will walk the site, review proposed plans, and discuss how the team will navigate preservation standards. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the project at its most critical stage: where vision, finance, and history first intersect.
Please Note: This 2-hour event includes a combination of seated lecture and standing/walking tour. Participants must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs. Some areas may not be climate-controlled and may be hot; please dress comfortably and plan accordingly.
Cost: $25
Capacity is limited to 20 conference attendees so register early!
Choose between a morning or afternoon tour:
Check Out Friday's Tour (6/12)!
As part of our main Friday programming, we will have one afternoon tour available during the Main Street and Preservation Planning Track. The cost of this tour is included in the main conference registration fee, but pre-registration is required.
Experiencing Ogden’s Downtown Revitalization Through Preservation, Place, and People
Offered on Friday, June 12 during the the 2:40 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. session.
Step outside the conference room and into downtown Ogden. This immersive, tour-based session explores how Ogden’s Main Street revitalization weaves together historic preservation, housing, creative identity, and economic vitality. Traveling via public transit to Historic 25th Street, participants will learn from local leaders how preservation-based planning and strong partnerships are driving authentic, long-term downtown revitalization.
Please Note: This 2-hour event includes a combination of seated lecture and standing/walking tour. Participants must be able to navigate multiple flights of stairs. Some areas may not be climate-controlled and may be hot; please dress comfortably and plan accordingly.
Cost: RSVP required from link on right but cost included with Preservation Engaged conference registration.
Capacity is limited to 25 conference attendees so register early!
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