Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 64th Annual Preservation Merit Awards Celebration! Click for highlights from a festive evening honoring visionary approaches to preserving our city’s unique architectural, cultural, and environmental heritage.

On Thursday, November 21, Austin City Council will vote to adopt a new Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Let Council know that you SUPPORT the adoption of a visionary future for protecting Austin’s historic, architectural, and cultural heritage. Click for more information on how you can help.

Preservation Austin sent a historic preservation-focused questionnaire to the candidates running for seats in the Austin City Council. The decisions made by City Council impact a range of preservation activities in our city. Click to read what the candidates had to say.

Preservation Austin is delighted to recognize the ambitious, innovative, and community-minded winners of our 64th Annual Preservation Merit Awards. The non-profit’s twelve winners for 2024 represent the wide-ranging efforts to build community and enhance historic spaces across Austin.

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.

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.

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.

Nestled within the vibrant Red River Cultural District in Austin, Texas, the address at 900 Red River Street holds a rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and community spirit.