The Preservation League of New York State empowers all New Yorkers to use historic preservation to enrich their communities, protect their heritage, and build a sustainable future.
Since its founding in 1974, the League has been a leading voice for historic preservation across New York State. It advocates for the protection, sensitive use, and creative reuse of historic properties through policy, education, and community engagement.
The organization supports preservation efforts through grants, technical assistance, public policy advocacy, and programs like the Preservation Professionals Digital Guide and the Seven to Save initiative. It also promotes equity, sustainability, and climate resilience through preservation work.
- Protect heritage from loss.
- Integrate preservation into climate change solutions.
- Encourage reinvestment in historic buildings and neighborhoods.
- Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Strengthen the capacity of preservationists statewide.