Preservation League of New York State

08/03/2026

Behind every restored building is a story worth preserving.

This October, Excelsior Society members will step inside the beautifully restored Community Theatre in Catskill, a beloved landmark that has been thoughtfully brought back to life. From its rich history to its vibrant role in the community today, this stop on our Hudson Valley tour celebrates the power of preservation to honor the past while inspiring the future. The Community Theatre

Join us as we explore remarkable places like this throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Link in bio for all the details.

Photo by Alex Staniloff

07/27/2026

As part of the League’s Hudson Valley & Catskills Experience, we’ll visit Foreland, a remarkable example of adaptive reuse and creative community along the Hudson River.

A former industrial site, Foreland has been thoughtfully transformed into a vibrant hub for artists, makers, and businesses while preserving the character and stories of its past.

Guests will experience this unique space and explore how historic places can be reimagined for new generations.

Registration is open! Join us October 24-25 for a weekend celebrating preservation, innovation, and the remarkable places of the Hudson Valley and Catskills. https://www.preservenys.org/hudson-valley-2026

Photos courtesy Foreland. Slide 2: Rachel B. Hayes, credit Alon Koppel

07/24/2026

The Reclaimed Motel in Red Hook will be our homebase for our fall weekend in the Hudson Valley.

The Reclaimed Motel is a reimagined mid-century roadside motel made modern. Independently run and lovingly restored, every room has been individually curated with vintage and second-hand items. Bathroom tiles, sconces, doors, chairs, records — the owners believe that everything can have a chance at a second life.

If you’re planning to join us for our exclusive Excelsior Tour weekend in October, consider booking your stay at Reclaimed Motel today — our discounted room block expires on July 26. Claim your space and register for the tour: https://www.preservenys.org/hudson-valley-2026

All photos via The Reclaimed Motel

07/23/2026

An Advocacy Update from the League about the current threat to Section 106 Review, a key tool ensuring public participation and expert oversight in preservation projects.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is proposing to dramatically overhaul the regulations governing the implementation of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. While it was understood that there has been a move afoot to revise the regulations, by all accounts the sp

07/22/2026

TRANSART & Cultural Service Receives Statewide Recognition
from the Preservation League of NYS for the Rehabilitation of 107
Henry Street

TRANSART & Cultural Service has received a 2026 Excellence in Historic
Preservation Award from the Preservation League of NYS.
This award recognizes the rehabilitation of the Burger-Matthews House at 107 Henry Street in Midtown Kingston. Since 1984, the League's annual Excellence Awards program has shined a light on the people who make positive change through preservation — including exemplary restoration projects, indispensable publications, individual action, and organizational distinction. This year’s Award winners will be recognized at a public reception in NYC on Monday, September 28. Event details can be found on the Preservation League NYS website.

07/21/2026

This story is something everyone in the preservation field should be keeping an eye on. From the article: "'What is going to happen regularly is communities are not going to know that major projects are happening in their backyard until the bulldozers show up,' said Marion F. Werkheiser, a founding attorney at Cultural Heritage Partners, who has reviewed the proposed changes."

The Trump administration is moving to rewrite federal historic-preservation rules to give agencies broader authority to advance projects with less public input and narrower protections for historic sites.

07/21/2026

The League’s Preservation Book Club will be IRL at a remarkable historic place this summer. Join us at Eagle Island Camp this Labor Day weekend for their first-ever Women’s Reading Retreat. Imagine spending a long weekend reading from an Adirondack chair overlooking the water, listening to an audiobook while wandering wooded trails, or discussing a great story with fellow readers inside a historic Great Camp. This weekend is an opportunity to slow down, connect with others, and rejuvenate on a private island in the middle of the Adirondacks. And did we mention all meals are provided? https://eagleisland.org/womensweekends

07/20/2026

During our fall weekend tour of the Hudson Valley, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Stair Restoration and meet head Restorer Nigel Thomas, a West Dean graduate with more than 25 years of international conservation experience.

Established in 1980 by Sotheby’s Furniture Specialist Alastair John Stair, combines generations of expertise with careful research and scholarship to ensure each restoration is authentic, appropriate, and respectful of its history.

Join us in October for a special weekend celebrating preservation, craftmanship, and the stories held within our historic places. Link in bio for all the details.

Photography credit: Martin Crook

07/17/2026

Join the Preservation League for a special two-day exploration of the Hudson Valley and Catskills, featuring some of the region’s most inspiring examples of historic preservation, adaptive reuse, architecture, and landscape design.

This exclusive Excelsior Society experience will take participants behind the scenes at remarkable sites that showcase the creativity, craftsmanship, and stewardship shaping the future of New York’s historic places.

https://www.preservenys.org/hudson-valley-2026

07/15/2026

If you’re thinking about applying for a Preserve NY grant to fund a cultural resource survey or historic district nomination but aren’t sure how to incorporate an arts component into your project, this Zoom meeting is for you. League staff will go over the new grant guidelines and goals, and have examples of how you might work with artists to make your preservation planning projects even more impactful. Tune in Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. Link in bio to register for the Zoom and learn more about the grants.

Preserve NY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects, is a regrant partnership of and the Preservation League of NYS made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, with additional support provided by the Maurice D. Hinchey for projects in the Hudson River Valley Greenway.

Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects helps fund cultural resource surveys or historic district nominations. By documenting historic resources and their context, these projects help communities plan for the future, tell a more complete and inclusive history, identify opportunities for investment, and foster arts and culture activities in historic places. NEW in 2026: Projects must have an arts component; in addition to hiring a preservation consultant to complete a survey or historic district, applicants will also hire a NYS-based artist to lead community engagement that responds to and/or engages with the survey/historic district work.

Pictured: Emily Falco during her downtown Oneonta mural painting in support of the League’s Seven to Save listing of the district.