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Legacy Business Month 2024 begins on October 1!

From iconic music venues to Tex-Mex staples, legacy businesses are essential to Austin's culture. Throughout October, visit participating businesses, show your support with a purchase, get your passport stamped, and win awesome prizes! Get ready to grab your passports and hit the town on October 1.

Click the link below to learn more about this year’s Legacy Business Month Passport!

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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin: A Home for LGBTQ+ Support and Social Justice 
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin: A Home for LGBTQ+ Support and Social Justice 

Unitarian Universalists have long been at the forefront of advocating for social justice, embracing a philosophy rooted in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. This commitment to inclusivity and equality extends to the LGBTQIA+ community, with First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin (First UU) serving as a beacon of support and activism for over 50 years.

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Support Our 2024 Membership Drive | August 19 - 31
Support Our 2024 Membership Drive | August 19 - 31

Preservation Austin’s mission to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation is only possible with the support of our valued members. We are the ONLY citywide nonprofit advocating for our historic spaces, and your support is needed now more than ever.

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Alma de Mujer: A Gift of Intersectional Restoration and Empowerment
Alma de Mujer: A Gift of Intersectional Restoration and Empowerment

In the far reaches of Austin, off the winding roads leading to Volente, sits a sacred meeting space. Sacred in both intention and practice, Alma de Mujer exists as a sanctuary for lesbians, Indigenous women, and marginalized communities.

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"Rather than look to the past and lament what has been lost, we're looking to the present, at the incredible places we still have, and are working to protect them for the future."

— Lindsey Derrington, Executive Director

@preservationaustin’s 2024 Legacy Business Month is happening October 1-31! Throughout October, visit participating businesses, show your support with a purchase, get your passport stamped, and win awesome prizes. Join the party - visit preserv
@preservationaustin’s 2024 Legacy Business Month is happening October 1-31! Throughout October, visit participating businesses, show your support with a purchase, get your passport stamped, and win awesome prizes. Join the party - visit preserv
Legacy Business Month is back, y’all! October has *officially* been designated as Legacy Business Month by the City of Austin, and we couldn’t be more proud! Join us at @zilkerbeer for the launch of Preservation Austin’s second annu
@preservationaustin’s 2024 Legacy Business Month is happening October 1-31! Throughout October, visit participating businesses, show your support with a purchase, get your passport stamped, and win awesome prizes. Join the party - visit preserv

Thank You to Our Supporters

Preservation Austin Supporter: David Wilson Garden Desgin
Preservation Austin Supporter: Moreland Properties
Preservation Austin Supporter: Still Water Foundation
Preservation Austin Supporter: Down Town Austin Alliance

McBee Family Foundation | Perry Lorenz | Texas Preservation Trust Fund