A NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The tenth Keeping History Above Water conference took place in Portsmouth, NH May 7-9, 2023.

A NEWPORT CASE STUDY


Located in the historic Point Neighborhood of Newport, 74 Bridge Street is the building that inspired the 2016 conference. Read more about our case study and exhibition.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION


NRF partnered with US/ICOMOS to host and manage a virtual Climate and Heritage Knowledge Community. Follow @USICOMOSClimate to learn more.

MOST RECENT LOCATION: PORTSMOUTH, NH

On May 7-9, 2023, the City of Portsmouth NH, Strawbery Banke Museum, and the University of NH Earth Sciences Center, in partnership with Newport Restoration Foundation, hosted a three-day conference in Portsmouth, NH. KHAW: Portsmouth explored the steps coastal advocates are taking to address the challenges depicted in previous KHAW sessions: data collection and remediation efforts, public outreach initiatives focused on adaptation and resilience, and solutions to the impacts of sea-level-rise, recurrent flooding, and climate change on historic resources. Sessions explored the theme “Water Has a Memory: Protecting Historic Port Cities from Sea Level Rise” and fostered a collaborative and interdisciplinary discussion focused on implementing practical solutions.