Fall Forum

Every fall since 1995, Cincinnati Preservation has brought people together from across the Cincinnati region for Fall Forum, our signature celebration of ideas, inspiration, and the stories that shape our communities. Each year, we welcome a nationally renowned speaker who dives into a topic of local interest and sparks big conversations about the past, present, and future of the region’s historic places. And we gather in style at noon in the iconic Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza, one of the grandest ballrooms in the Midwest. It all comes together for an unforgettable afternoon of learning, connection, and a little Cincinnati magic. Whether you are a preservation pro, a curious neighbor, or someone who simply loves this region, Fall Forum is the place to be every autumn.

“Fall Forum brings together preservationists, architects, designers and fans of Cincinnati’s built fabric for an interesting luncheon that inspires and educates us all.”
-Beth Johnson
Cincinnati Preservation- Executive Director 

Recent Lectures Include

  • Fall Forum 2025: Dr. David Stradling, Zane L. Miller Professor of Urban History on Living in Cincinnati or Someplace like that. 
  • Fall Forum 2024: Julie Olds, Cultural Resource Officer and citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma on Cultural Preservation in the homeland of the Miami
  • Fall Forum 2023: Dr. Bruce Stephenson of Living New Urbanism “Why John Nolen’s Mariemont Plan Still Informs Sustainability” presented in partnership with Mariemont Preservation Foundation’s Millard F. Rogers Jr. Lecture Series.
  • Fall Forum 2022: Carl Elefante, Principal Emeritus with Quinn Evan, “The greenest building is…one that is already built”

  • Fall Forum 2021: Brent Leggs, National Trust for Historic Preservation African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, “Preservation as Social Justice.”
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