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.
Call for Submissions: 2026 Homes Tour
We're looking for diverse homes across town that embody Austin's remarkable architectural heritage – from cozy to colossal and everything in between! Tour weekend will be April 18 - April 19, 2026. Each featured home will only be open to the public one of these days.
IN SEARCH OF HISTORIC HOMES THAT:
are of any style or square footage, dream homes come in all shapes and sizes
showcase sustainable designs and retrofits
reflect our city's diverse cultural heritage
were constructed anytime before 1976, that's right, far-out 70s pads are now historic!
Submissions due December 5
Snow day at the McFarland-McBee House, 1949
Protect What You Love About Our City - Make a Year-End Gift Today
Our 2025 year-end campaign will sustain Preservation Austin’s advocacy in the coming year. Help us reach our $10,000 goal with a gift of $50 or more today.
Partner with us today to protect what you love about Austin! Your gift’s impact will last far beyond this holiday season. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Our Work
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Homes Tour
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Legacy Business Month
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Advocacy
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Grants
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Preservation Merit Awards
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News
"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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