Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation.

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Preservation Austin offices in the historic McFarland-McBee House at 3805 Red River Street. We are currently open by appointment only.

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2026 Homes Tour

Saturday, April 18 + Sunday, April 19 | 10 AM - 5 PM

Preservation Austin is proud to present our 2026 Homes Tour showcasing Austin’s remarkable heritage. This year’s homes embody diverse architectural eras and cultural histories, including two neighborhoods never before featured on the tour, and our first home from the 1970s! Ours is the only tour of its kind to connect Austinites to historic spaces and stunning design in such powerful and personal ways. 

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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

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Latest News from Preservation Austin

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Catching Up with Kim McKnight
Catching Up with Kim McKnight

Read our interview with Kim McKnight, Division Manager of the Historic Preservation Office in the City’s Planning Department. A year into this role, Preservation Austin asked her to reflect on the challenges and opportunities for preservation in Austin today.

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Historic Calhoun House Designated City of Austin Landmark, Honoring Black Educators’ Legacy
Historic Calhoun House Designated City of Austin Landmark, Honoring Black Educators’ Legacy

Preservation Austin is thrilled to announce that Austin City Council voted to designate the Calhoun House as a City of Austin Landmark. The residence was once the home of pioneering Black educators and civic leaders, Thelma and T.C. Calhoun.

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Preservation Austin’s Grants Program Returns to Fund Preservation Projects Citywide
Preservation Austin’s Grants Program Returns to Fund Preservation Projects Citywide

Preservation Austin is proud to announce the return of its Grants Program, supporting the preservation and interpretation of Austin’s historic places. Established in 2016, the program has awarded $239,530 to 60 Austin-based preservation projects to date.

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🎶 Join us on March 24 for our next Preservation Austin Talk, "Austin Revolutions per Minute: Music History Sites in the Live Music Capital" with Jason Mellard, Director of the Center for Texas Music History and Associate Professor of Pract
Our work is made possible through the support of hundreds of volunteers who support us year-round ❤️ If you’re passionate about Austin’s history and want to connect with the preservation community while making a meaningful impact, we&rsqu
You’re invited to Preservation Austin’s annual volunteer appreciation happy hour on February 9! 💘 If you've volunteered for PA in the past or are interested in volunteering with us in the future, we would be delighted to see you at this
Preserving Austin's history and culture is what we do. For just $10/month, you can be a part of the movement to protect the Austin you love for generations to come. Become a member today at preservationaustin.org #linkinbio

Thank You to Our 30th Anniversary Homes Tour Sponsors

Preservation Austin 2023 Homes Tour Sponsor: Emily LIttle
Preservation Austin 2023 Homes Tour Sponsor: Perry Lorenz

Thank You to Our Supporters

McBee Family 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