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.

Our Work

"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

Latest News from Preservation Austin

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Protect Historic Preservation in Texas  – Oppose SB 2639! 
Protect Historic Preservation in Texas  – Oppose SB 2639! 

SB 2639 threatens the future of historic preservation in Texas by rewriting the rules for how cities protect significant historic sites. The bill will be heard in the House Committee on Land and Resource Management on Thursday, May 22 at 8 AM. Please reach out to the members of the Committee members and urge them to vote NO on SB 2639. Read on for more. 

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Call to Action! Historic Preservation Nationwide is Under Threat 
Call to Action! Historic Preservation Nationwide is Under Threat 

Federal historic preservation programs are in crisis. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is currently threatened with total elimination by President Trump’s proposed FY26 Budget. The HPF provides critical funding for preservation work across the nation and here at home. Write to your representative today and ask them to support full funding of the HPF.

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Where Are The Asian Americans in Austin History?
Where Are The Asian Americans in Austin History?

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, read about the history of Asians in Austin from Hanna Huang, Executive Director of the Austin Asian American Film Festival.

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Call to Action! Historic Preservation Nationwide is Under Threat 🚨Write to your representative by MAY 15 urging them to protect the federal Historic Preservation Fund. Federal historic preservation programs are in crisis. The Historic Preservation
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we invited Hanna Huang, Executive Director of the Austin Asian American Film Festival @aaafilmfest, to write an article on the history of Asian Americans in Austin. Read more at the
Calling all Preservation Austin Members! Join us on May 20 for a happy hour at one of Travis Heights' most incredible historic homes - click the link in our bio for more info 🥂 Built in 1889, this historic landmark features longleaf pine floors, Ma
Another incredible Homes Tour on the books! ❤️ 🏠 🌷 Thank you to our sponsors, homeowners, volunteers, and everyone who purchased a ticket - we could not do this without you! If you loved the tour and want to support our work year-round, we hope yo

Thank You to Our Supporters

McBee Family Foundation
Preservation Austin Supporter: David Wilson Garden Desgin
Preservation Austin Supporter: Still Water Foundation

Amber and Al Koehler | Anonymous | Emily Little | Erika Bonfanti and Jeff Acton

Jim Susman and Ellen Dorsey | Joanie Schoener Bentzin | John Constantine

Kelley Cooper McClure | The Lola Wright Foundation | Meta Butler Hunt

Nancy Scanlan | Roland Galang | Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation

Sheridan and Perry Lorenz | The Susan Vaughan Foundation

Stacey and Aaron Franklin | Texas Preservation Trust Fund | Tyson Tuttle