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New York State Historic Preservation Organizations Speak Out Against the Rewriting of Our History
New York State Historic Preservation Organizations Speak Out Against the Rewriting of Our History

The Preservation League of NYS drafted a statement decrying recent actions by the federal government to rewrite and censor history, notably by removing all mention of Transgender and Queer people from the Stonewall National Monument website. We aim to show a united front by joining our voice with our colleagues to condemn this erasure — and historic erasure of any kind.

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Language City: Author Talk with Ross Perlin
Language City: Author Talk with Ross Perlin

“…in whatever way in your life, in your work, kind of add the lens of language to how you're seeing environments and situations… we live in still a fundamentally multilingual world, very much a multilingual city and state, and of course it can seem like it's a challenge but also it's a huge opportunity — something to kind of embrace and value and wonder at. So I I hope some sense of wonder also kind of emerges through Language City.”

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Read, Watch, and Experience Black History This Month — And All Year
Read, Watch, and Experience Black History This Month — And All Year

Since Black History Month falls in February, and since it is cold and snowy in New York, we thought in addition to rounding up a few places to experience Black history, we’d also pair those places with a book or a documentary for anyone less inclined to brave the elements. It’s also a good reminder that Black history exists all the time — so check out some books from your local library and support your local PBS station this winter, and then make sure to visit the places that are promoting this history through the year. There are countless places around New York State doing incredible work to preserve and celebrate Black history and it is always a good time to support them.

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 Featured Events

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HISTORIC TAX CREDITS: Getting Paid to Preserve Your House
Mar 22
HISTORIC TAX CREDITS: Getting Paid to Preserve Your House
2025 Mayoral Candidates Forum with Preservation Organizations
Mar 24
2025 Mayoral Candidates Forum with Preservation Organizations
HDC 2025 Conference: Challenges and Opportunities for Historic Affordable Housing
Mar 29
HDC 2025 Conference: Challenges and Opportunities for Historic Affordable Housing
2025 MANY Annual Conference: Cultivating Community: Looking In, Reaching Out
Apr 5
2025 MANY Annual Conference: Cultivating Community: Looking In, Reaching Out

Check out our events calendar for even more preservation events coming up across the state!

 
On International Women’s Day, we wanted to share just a few places spread across NYS that embody the remarkable legacies of the women who lived or worked in them. 1. Hilltop House & Studio at @stonequarryartpark is a Midcentury gem design
Anyone who’s taken American History knows about Fort Ticonderoga’s importance in the Revolutionary War, but did you know the star-shaped fort (slide 1) on the shores of Lake Champlain actually pre-date America and was built by the French?
We’ll be announcing our new Seven to Save list later this month, but in the meantime here’s another past Seven to Save that has been pretty spectacularly saved! @bentsoperahouse in downtown Medina appeared on our Seven to Save list over
While many of us are familiar with the suffragist movement that took place in Seneca Falls, another nearby Finger Lakes village also has a history fighting for equal rights. In the small town of Scipio on the shore of Owasco Lake, you can find the
The Preservation League of NYS drafted a statement decrying recent actions by the federal government to rewrite and censor history, notably by removing all mention of Transgender and Queer people from the Stonewall National Monument website. We aim t
🏳️‍⚧️ You can’t erase transgender history by deleting a “T” 🏳️‍⚧️ Stonewall was the first site in the country to be added to the National Register of Historic Places for its significance to the LGBTQ+ community. The broa
Let’s preserve New York together, Valentine! Looking for a special way to share some love for Valentine’s Day? Head to our website to download these free print-at-home Valentines to share with anyone you think is a-door-able 😍 #histor
Time is Running Out to apply for our annual Zabar Scholarship! The deadline to submit your application is this Friday, February 14. Thanks to the Zabar Family Scholarship Fund, the Preservation League of New York State is pleased to offer three acad
Grantee Spotlight: @namaharlem! The New Amsterdam Musical Association received a @nyscouncilonthearts-funded Technical Assistance Grant to conduct a Limited Condition Assessment of their historic Harlem brownstone. Imani Scott, President of the Ne