The Eastern States Archaeological Federation will join Salve Regina's Noreen Stonor Drexel Cultural and Historic Preservation Program for a special joint conference Thursday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. "The Critical Concerns of Preservation" will explore the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy as they relate to preservation and archaeological studies.

Historic preservation intersects with social justice as it strives to help communities both celebrate and confront their pasts. Preservation is moving towards a more socially engaged and merciful viewpoint that emphasizes the diversity of past human experience. The 2024 conference will explore the following themes:

• Immigration and immigrant experiences
• Earth, environmentalism and the natural world
• Nonviolence and the effects of conflict
• Race and racism
• Women and gender 

This event is free for current Salve Regina faculty, staff, and students.

We hope to see you in Newport November 7th!