HDC 2026 Preservation Conference – April 10

MAKING IT IN NEW YORK! The Preservation of Manufacturing Manufacturing has long been an integral part of New York City’s success, with businesses, makers, suppliers, and many others creating a rich network that provides for the city and world. HDC’s 2026 Conference will examine this complex topic with discussions among legacy businesses, new makers and artisans, economic development officials, historians, architects, developers, and many other stakeholders.

Written by on Jan 27, 2026

Six to Celebrate

Six to Celebrate is a dynamic program of the Historic Districts Council, and New York’s only targeted citywide list of preservation priorities. The purpose of the program is to provide strategic resources to neighborhood groups at a critical moment to reach their preservation goals. The six selected groups receive HDC’s hands-on help on all aspects of […]

Written by on Jul 22, 2025

Preservation School

Throughout the year, the Historic Districts Council presents a series of classes that help New Yorkers understand the many aspects of historic preservation in New York City. These lively and informative sessions are available to watch on our website.

Written by on Jul 22, 2025

Borough Committees

Join our Borough Committees! These groups serve as networks to exchange information about local issues and spread the word about community campaigns. They are a forum for discussion of both specific and broad issues confronting New Yorkers who care about preserving their community’s physical character and are seeking to raise awareness about their issues with […]

Written by on Jul 21, 2025

Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award

Applications are now open! The Jeffrey Kroessler Student Research Award is an annual juried award highlighting original graduate-level research on topics relevant to historic preservation in New York City. This year’s application closes on May 9th.

Written by on Jul 20, 2025

Explore Fort Washington – July 21

Fort Washington is a neighborhood of exceptionally fine apartment buildings from the 1920s and 1930s. This tour will not only explore the architecture of the neighborhood but will also look at the area’s social history as immigrants, especially holocaust survivors, settled there.

Written by on Jun 23, 2025

Six to Celebrate Boat Tour – Aug. 3

HDC is co-sponsoring two lighthouse boat tours with our Six to Celebrate partner, the National Lighthouse Museum. The East River and Long Island Sound on July 13, 2025, and Sandy Hook & Twin Lights on August 3, 2025.

Written by on Jun 5, 2025

Downtown Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt – May 31

Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rain or shine  Join HDC and Urban Archive for this scavenger hunt in the Six to Celebrate neighborhood of Downtown Brooklyn. During the hunt, learn about the history of this storied area, from the Revolutionary War to Walt Whitman to Grand Theft Auto. Each team of […]

Written by on May 27, 2025

2025 Grassroots Preservation Awards – June 17

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery Since 2000, the Historic Districts Council has honored more than 150 individuals, community groups, coalitions, elected officials, and press outlets for their achievements. This year, HDC celebrates 25 years of continuing the tradition to recognize, honor, and encourage public participation in the preservation process.

Written by on Apr 29, 2025

Six to Celebrate Tour – Little Syria – May 3

Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you walk through Washington Street in Manhattan’s Financial District today, you would never know that once upon a time, the area was home to the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States. In the late 19th century, it was known as the “Syrian Quarter,” which […]

Written by on Apr 14, 2025