Two women in vintage costumes smiling and posing, standing next to a sign that reads 'Party for Preservation Architectural Heritage Center Bosch-Milligan Foundation'.
Several people attending a banquet, holding white cards with numbers for auction or bidding. The venue has brick walls and elegant table settings with flowers and glasses.
A woman and a man are standing and exchanging a framed certificate or award in front of a brick wall. The woman is holding a microphone, and the man is wearing a suit and tie. A sign in front reads 'Party for Preservation.'

2025 Party for Preservation

On Friday, May 2nd, we gathered at the Ecotrust Natural Capital Building to party for preservation and celebrate our 20-year anniversary of opening the Architectural Heritage Center. We were joined by 180 guests, members, friends, donors, and volunteers, who enjoyed live music, custom artwork in our silent and live auction, as well as an award ceremony.

Certificate titled Hawkins Heritage Leadership Award with a decorative border resembling a historic architectural structure, featuring a silhouette of a stag at the bottom right corner. Presented to McMenamins

This was our first Hawkins Heritage Leadership award and was made in honor of Bill Hawkins III. It features his drawing of the cast iron columns from the 1886 Abbington Building, where Bill first met Ben Bosco and Jerry Milligan, the AHC’s founders. The Thompson Elk statue stands alongside as a testament of Bill’s long work for preservation. We are honored to give the first annual Hawkins Heritage award to Conners McMenamins, on behalf of his family’s long history of restoring historic buildings and artful adaptive reuse. When notified of the award, Bill said, the “choice of the McMenamins as the first awardees is wonderful. They have left an indelible mark on the fabric of preservation in the city.”

Many thanks to all who joined us to make the night so special and for all your support! View a few teaser photos below!

A man in a suit holding a microphone at a presentation event in a cozy, brick-walled room, with a large screen displaying text about a cultural heritage center and preservation.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a feathered hair accessory and a black blazer, is smiling and holding a microphone while standing at a presentation or event. A large screen with a blurry black and white image is visible in the background.
A woman speaking at a podium during an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Architectural Heritage Center, with a large screen behind her displaying the event's title and details. The background includes a brick wall and stage lighting.
A large gathering of people seated at tables during an event in a rustic-style venue with exposed brick walls and wooden beams, decorated with string lights. A presenter stands at a podium on a stage with large screens behind, displaying an outdoor s
A woman giving an award plaque to a man in a suit at a ceremony with a brick wall background. There is a sign that reads "Party for Preservation" and an illustration of a building below the text.
A man in a suit speaking at a podium during a formal event in a venue with brick walls and string lights, with an audience seated at tables.
A large gathering of people seated at round tables in a rustic event space with exposed brick walls, wooden support beams, and string lights. A stage at the front features speakers, with a large screen displaying images behind them.
A large gathering of people seated at long tables in a rustic event space with brick walls and wooden beams, decorated with string lights, celebrating at a formal dinner event.
A lively indoor banquet event with many seated guests at decorated tables, some standing and mingling, with a large screen displaying information on a brick wall in the background.
Four professionals, three men and one woman, engaged in conversation at an indoor event. The woman is speaking and gesturing with her hands, while the men listen and smile. They are dressed in business attire, with brick walls and arched windows in t
Three women and one man engaged in conversation in an indoor setting, with other people visible in the background. The woman in the middle is smiling and wearing pearl earrings and a feathered hair accessory, holding a white plate. The woman on the r
A man in a black suit and red tie speaking into a microphone, standing in front of a brick wall with a sign that reads "Party for Preservation" and shows an architectural drawing of a heritage site, with a piano to his right.
A man with gray hair and glasses wearing a dark suit and a tie is speaking into a microphone on stage at a formal event, pointing with his right hand. Another man in a dark suit and tie stands nearby, holding a microphone. The stage has a brick wall
Four individuals stand on a stage against a brick wall with black beams and string lights; a man in a gray suit holds a microphone and speaks, a woman in a black blazer and white skirt stands smiling, a woman in a black blazer, white top, white skirt
Indoor event with a speaker on stage, large screens display event information, attendees seated at tables with glasses and menus, warm lighting with string lights and visible brick walls.
People sitting at tables in a dimly lit restaurant or banquet hall, with some individuals smiling and engaging in conversations, near large windows showing outdoor greenery.
A diverse group of people gathered at a formal event, seated at a dinner table, engaged in conversation. The background shows a plain wall with colorful artwork.
People dining at a large banquet table in a rustic-style event space with exposed brick walls and wooden beams, enjoying a meal with various dishes, wine, and decorations.
Three people are conversing at a social event in a rustic room with brick and wooden walls. One woman is wearing a black fascinator and holding a glass of wine. The man with gray hair and glasses is smiling, holding a glass of red wine. The third per
A table with cakes decorated with flowers, set up for a celebration. Behind the table are brick walls, a sign explaining the story of the preservation of historic buildings, and other decorations in an indoor setting.
A young man dressed in a tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie, also wearing a large black top hat, smiling while holding a piece of bread at a formal dinner event. An older man in a suit is sitting next to him, eating.
Two glasses of water and one glass of iced lemonade or similar yellow drink on a table, with a floral centerpiece in the background and people in a dimly lit setting.
A man with long hair, glasses, and a beard dressed in a formal vest and tie, standing next to a woman with long red hair, wearing a large black hat and a black sequined dress, both smiling at the camera at a social event.
A man in a suit holding a microphone and paper stands at a podium on the right side of the image, next to a large screen. The screen displays a banner for an event titled 'Architectural Heritage Center Party for Preservation,' celebrating 20 years of
Three women dressed in vintage and vintage-inspired costumes, smiling and posing indoors at a party or event with string lights and wooden beams in the background.
Smiling elderly woman with curly white hair and glasses holding a layered yellow cake with orange and red decorations in a warmly lit room.
A woman holding a cake in a event space with brick walls, large windows, and string lights overhead.
An art gallery display featuring watercolor and sketch artwork of buildings and cityscapes mounted on a brick wall, lit by track lighting, with additional pieces on black-covered tables.
Table displaying documents and informational signs for a silent auction, including books and various printed materials, with pens and small yellow objects on the table.
A large informational sign describing the history of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation and its restoration efforts, with a detailed architectural drawing at the bottom. In the background, there are plates of cake, flowers, and a brick wall.
People on stage at a preservation event, with one person holding a large sign that reads "Support the Next Generation of Preservationists"; audience visible in the foreground.
People sitting at a decorated banquet table in a brick-walled venue, smiling and enjoying drinks and dinner.

Thank you to our 2025 Gala Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

The logo of Dan Voelker Team features a black horse silhouette and a column, with the team name written in blue text below, along with the tagline 'Specializing in Historic & Architecturally Significant Homes'.

Gold Sponsors

Logo of Red Hat with a stylized rose in a square and the words 'Red Hat' next to it.

Bronze Sponsors

Sign for Kraft Custom Construction with maroon and beige colors and decorative border.
Logo for attorneys with a heart-shaped handshake icon and text reading 'Harris & Judith Matarazzo'
A red and black decorative pattern featuring a square border with a circular design inside, consisting of intricate floral or leaf motifs.
Logo for attorneys with a handshake icon and the text 'Joan Plank & David Williams' on a rounded rectangle background.