Preservation League of New York State

06/11/2026

Our team will be in Ithaca today to lead a Homeowner Historic Tax Credit workshop with our colleagues . Meet us at the library () if you own a home in one of Ithaca’s historic districts to find out how you can benefit from this program!

…and if you’re with an org or municipality that would like to bring a workshop like this to your community, we’d love to chat.

05/28/2026

Join us and our colleagues GHHN for this day-long grants workshop!

Looking for funding opportunities for your cultural heritage organization? Join us for our next 2026 Grant Info Workshop to hear about available grant programs and connect directly with representatives from participating organizations to ask questions and learn more.

Thursday, June 18 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Taylor Wine Museum (on the grounds of Bully Hill Vineyards)
8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial Dr
Hammondsport, NY 14840
FREE, but registration is required!

Representatives from the following organizations will present:
GHHN will provide an overview of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)/GHHN Conservation Grant Program, which supports conservation treatment, preservation supplies, and site assessments for three-dimensional objects held by museums and cultural organizations across New York State.

The Preservation League of New York State will present its newly consolidated Preserve NY Arts & Culture grants, including Support for Pre-Construction Studies and Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects.

Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York will discuss its Planning and Assessment Services and will be joined by the New York State Library and New York State Archives to share funding opportunities supporting library and archival collections statewide.

The South Central Regional Library Council will highlight grant opportunities available to its members to support library and cultural initiatives.

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes will discuss their grant opportunities available in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties. In partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts and the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, the organization distributes more than $300,000 annually to support community-focused arts and cultural activities and professional development opportunities for local artists and organizations.

NY State Parks & Historic Sites will discuss grant opportunities supporting preservation, rehabilitation, planning, education, and interpretation projects across New York State. Programs highlighted will include the Environmental Protection Fund Historic Preservation Grants, African American Heritage Grant Program, and Maritime Heritage Subgrant Program.

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required! Light breakfast, lunch, and resources are included. Space is limited - registration link in the comments!

05/25/2026

We’re only two weeks away from What’s Out There Weekend – Upper Hudson Valley! Organized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, the weekend is packed with free tours on both sides of the river, from Albany to Catskill. Check out for all the details. Tours are free, but space is limited and you must register in advance.

Sunday sites pictured:
slides 1+2: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 2025, Photo © Allan Greller
slide 3: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, NY, 2025, Photo © Allan Greller
slide 4: Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill, NY, Photo ©
slide 5: , Albany, NY, 2025, Photo © Allan Greller

All photos courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation

05/21/2026

Tune in on June 24 for a webinar highlighting how artists and cultural producers can be enmeshed in planning processes to bolster the work of preservationists. Link in bio to register!

Panelists:
• Sarah Marsom, Independent Heritage Resource Consultant
• Mallory Rukhsana Nezam, Founder & President, Justice + Joy & Co-Founder, CAIR Lab
• Crockett W. Oaks III, Executive Director and Founder, Lincoln School Project
• Moderated by: Katy Peace, Director of Communications, Preservation League of NYS

Artwork featured is the Lincoln School Centennial Collector’s Print by artist Charly Palmer, described as “a rich visual tribute to the enduring legacy of Lincoln School and the African American community of West Plains, MO.”

05/15/2026

Many thanks to Buffalo Rising for their continued coverage of The White Elephant Bill. Jay DiLorenzo, President of the Preservation League of NYS, has said the bill “will prevent the loss of major historic properties through demolition by neglect and drive economic growth,” noting that every dollar in tax credits generates roughly four dollars in private investment.

Contact your state representatives to tell them you support this legislation before the session ends. cc: Preservation Buffalo Niagara Richardson Olmsted Campus Buffalo Central Terminal Senator April N.M. Baskin Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter - 128th District

The clock is ticking on the White Elephant bill, a proposed measure to address New York State’s largest and most chronically vacant historic buildings. With the current legislative session drawing to a close, advocates are watching closely to see whether the bill will advance before the session en...

05/14/2026

Today at noon, we're hosting a webinar about our revamped New York State Council on the Arts partnership Preserve New York Arts + Culture grants, Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects. Tune in if you can, or catch the recording later on YouTube.

Preserve NY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects (formerly Preserve New York [PNY]), is a regrant partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of NYS made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the Ne...

05/12/2026

In honor of Preservation Month, the League is shining a spotlight on a member benefit that unlocks savings at hotels that are members of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing the nation’s finest historic hotels.

Because of our partnership with Historic Hotels of America, League members are eligible to use the Friends of Historic Hotels of America rate code (email us to get your member discount!) when they book at participating hotels through HistoricHotels.org, making it easy to stay somewhere meaningful while supporting the places you love. This rate offers up to 30% off the Best Available Rate at participating Historic Hotels of America member hotels, from landmark city center hotels to storied destination resorts and boutique inns. There are over 300 one-of-a-kind members in the program and nearly a third of them are offering the rate as of Preservation Month 2026.

This benefit is not just for May, though. Members can access it
throughout the year! Discover historic hotels participating in the rate code here: https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotel-deals/member-packages.php?search=top-nav&from=Friends-of-HHA

05/09/2026

What’s Out There Weekend Upper Hudson Valley, hosted The Cultural Landscape Foundation, is just 4 weeks away — exploring sites across Columbia, Greene, Albany, and Rensselaer Counties June 6-7.

We are a proud sponsor of this two-day event, which features FREE, expert-led tours of two-dozen parks, estates, gardens, and more, that reveal the distinct landscape legacy and local character of the region. The event is FREE, but registration is required.

Photos showing some of the sites open for tours on Saturday, June 6. More info and links to register

slide 1: Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, NY, Photo © Peter Aaron_OTTO
slide 2: University at Albany, Uptown Campus—State University of New York, Albany NY, 2025, Photo © Allan Greller
slide 3: Art Omi, Ghent, NY, Photo © Alon Koppel Photography
slide 4: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, Photo © Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
slide 5: Steepletop, Austerlitz, NY, 2025, Photo © Allan Greller
slide 6: Washington Park, Albany, NY, Photo © Richard Conti
slide 7: Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville, NY, Photo © Allan Greller

All photos courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation

04/28/2026

Attn Elmira, NY homeowners! If you live in one of the city’s historic districts, our upcoming Historic Tax Credit workshop is for you. Learn how the 20% NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program can help you save money on repairs and upgrades to your home. Hosted by on Thursday, April 30, 6:00 p.m.

Who should attend? Realtors, architects, planners, homeowners, building owners, business owners, community leaders, contractors, and anyone who wants to learn how the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit program can help owners of eligible residential properties save money on repairs to their homes!

All are welcome but this workshop is specifically geared to homeowners in National Register historic districts, including:
Near Westside Historic District (slide 2)
Clinton-Columbia Historic District (slide 3)
Maple Avenue Historic District (slide 4)

04/21/2026

If you live in one of Elmira's historic districts, this workshop is for you! Community Arts of Elmira