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Traditional Building Conference Visits Cape May, New Jersey, June 16-17

Register now for the Traditional Building Conference in Cape May. Experience seminars, networking, and exclusive tours over two days in June 2026.
Register now for the Traditional Building Conference in Cape May. Experience seminars, networking, and exclusive tours over two days in June 2026.

Step into one of America’s most celebrated historic landscapes.

Cape May, New Jersey, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has the second-largest concentration of Victorian architecture in the United States. From Queen Anne and Second Empire to Stick Style homes, the city’s iconic “Painted Ladies” create a living showcase of traditional design and craftsmanship.

Join your peers, fellow architects, designers, preservationists, craftspeople, and building professionals for the Traditional Building Conference, a two-day immersive experience combining education, hands-on insight, and meaningful networking—set against the stunning backdrop of Cape May.

Expert-led seminars will cover traditional building craft, design, and materials; insights into historic preservation, coastal resiliency, and sustainability; as well as engaging discussions on the role of tradition in shaping our urban future.

Connect with industry leaders, discover time-tested techniques, and experience one of the most architecturally rich destinations in the country.

Exclusive Architectural Tours: The Emlen Physick Estate (Frank Furness, 1879); Mansards by the Sea; Cape May’s famed “Painted Ladies”

Learn more about AIA Continuing Education Credits (HSW eligible) and register at www.traditionalbuildingshow.com.

Location:
Beachfront Ballroom, Historic Cape May
Dates:
June 16-17, 2026
Contact:
Judy Hayward, Education Director — jhayward@aimmedia.com
Carolyn Walsh, Registration & Operations — cwalsh@aimmedia.com
Jennifer Baldwin, Sponsorships — jenbaldwin1@msn.com
Gina Martin, Partnerships & PR — gmartin@aimmedia.com

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