Preserving History Networking Seminar
Schedule
Wed May 27 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Museum at Lassen's Resort | Cedar Lake, IN
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The Cedar Lake Historical Association invites you to an afternoon at the lake. Join professionals and volunteers from preservation and historical organizations to learn, brainstorm, and network. We look forward to meeting with you in The Dining Room at Lassen’s Resort, our multi-functional space for gatherings and exhibition, rebranded in 2025. The culinary artists of ReMix Catering, our new food and beverage service partner, will provide lunch. Choose from Lassen’s Lemon Pasta (lemon pesto, pancetta, peppers, herbs, shaved parmesan over gnocchi) or Cedar Lake Fried Chicken (with mashed potatoes, gravy, buttermilk biscuit, and sweet corn spoon bread). All meals will include a garden salad and shortbread dessert layered with strawberry compote and fresh whipped cream.
The cost will be $35 per person. Capacity will be limited to 40 participants.
PREPARE FOR THE AFTERNOON
Our Agenda (find links on the registration page)
**GUEST SPEAKER – Joey Lax-Salinas, author and photographer, has chronicled his years-long journey documenting Indiana’s disappearing “ghost signs” in his new book, Fading Ads of Indiana. He will give a brief overview of the book and have copies available for sale.
**LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP – We want to know what kind of leader you are – Visionary or Integrator. Please take a brief quiz in advance and bring your results with you!
**COLLABORATION PROJECT PROPOSAL – Explore ideas for developing a 2027 National Historic Preservation Month programming series. Learn more about the initiative with the link provided.
**EXHIBIT GALLERY WALK-THROUGH – Three reimagined exhibit rooms and an outdoor experience have been developed to highlight the heritage trades, indigenous culture, community growth, and showcase the Taylor Ice Truck.
**THINK-PAIR-SHARE GROUP DISCUSSIONS – Get a jump start on thinking about the following topics to more intentionally contribute to the group discussion:
1. >>>Destination stewardship – We’ll be channeling The New York Sherpa this year. Josiah Bartlett gave an enlightening presentation on the concept of “destination stewardship” and “quality of place.” Watch the video in advance and then engage with us in a conversation on how our organizations can encourage destination stewardship and contribute to the quality of place in our own communities.
2. >>>Value of volunteer time – The current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $36.14. Why is this important? Read the report in advance
3. >>>Board retreats – If your board isn’t working, a board retreat might be the best investment your nonprofit makes. Read the article in advance
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Where is it happening?
The Museum at Lassen's Resort, ChargePoint, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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