
Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation.
Membership makes our work possible. Learn about Annual, Monthly, and Business Memberships here.
Preservation Austin offices in the historic McFarland-McBee House at 3805 Red River Street. We are currently open by appointment only.
Have a question? Email one of our staff members.
Legacy Business Month | October 1-31
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!
Celebreate our 65th Annual Preservation Merit Awards!
Let’s rock ‘n’ roll! Preservation Austin is amped to present our 65th Annual Preservation Merit Awards Celebration. This signature event honors the everyday Austinites dedicated to preserving our city’s heritage.
Join us for cocktails, cold beer, and classic Texas barbecue, while connecting with industry leaders and advocates as we toast another year of preservation excellence. We’re turning the festivities up to eleven with a fun musical surprise, an inspiring video program, and an electrifying energy you won’t want to miss!
November 18 | Stubb’s Bar-B-Q
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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