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2026 HISTORIC LOG BUILDING SYMPOSIUM

When: Friday, September 4, 2026
Where: Walker Education Center at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville

Preservation Texas is convening a Historic Log Building Symposium to bridge the gap between field experience and technical research, working toward establishing the first Texas-specific best practices for the treatment of vernacular log buildings. The symposium will consist of working sessions aimed at producing a Texas Log Building Preservation Manual for property owners, tradespeople, and stewards of historic sites.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

We are seeking proposals to present case study–based papers at the symposium that demonstrate what works, what fails, and why. Proposals should be grounded in real projects or documented research, and should clearly describe the methods used, the decision-making process, performance over time, and any measurable outcomes.

Visit preservationtexas.org/symposium to learn more and submit a proposal by Friday, May 15, 2026.