February 2026 Program - Preserving History Through Hospitality
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) (CST)
Description
Conn's Hospitality Group (CHG) grew out of a love for old buildings and the stories they hold. Their work is centered on preserving history through hospitality, taking care of historic spaces by filling them with food, conversation, and everyday moments that bring people together. Across Springfield, Peoria, and Elkhart, their restaurants, brewery, coffee house, boutique inn, are all adaptive-reuse projects and are places meant to be used and enjoyed. Their philosophy is grounded in the belief that preservation succeeds when buildings are part of everyday life. Historic spaces are best protected when they are economically sustainable, carefully stewarded, and open to the community. By pairing respect for architectural integrity with hospitality and responsible business practices, CHG works to honor the past while creating places that continue to serve people today and into the future.
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326 S. 7th St. Carnegie Room
Springfield, IL 62701 United States
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