Preservation North Carolina

08/22/2026

ON THE MARKET! Own a piece of Rowan County and South River history, a fully restored historic riverfront estate

Own a piece of Rowan County and South River history: the Lindsay–Tatum–Wyatt House, a fully restored historic riverfront estate

08/21/2026

🌟Conference venue (and Carraway Award of Merit winner!) spotlight. 🌟

🍷🎨Get to know COHAB•SPACE in High Point and join us Sunday, October 25, here for an intimate reception inside this light-filled, industrial space. Guests will get to meet local artists onsite while exploring the historic campus, enjoying live music, drinks + dinner.

🗞️High Point’s transformation into an industrial powerhouse was fueled and defined by the furniture and textile industries. Hosiery became especially important in the early 20th century & by 1923 the city had 26 textile plants, including 14 hosiery mills, generating 42% of the city's industry revenue.

Cohab occupies the former Melrose Hosiery Mill, which began operations in 1922 under brothers Charles L. and R.T. Amos, who had originally been furniture manufacturers. Melrose began with just 50 knitting machines & 25 employees, but grew to a major employer in High Point’s West End, helping transform the neighborhood into a vibrant commercial district. By the 1950s, Melrose was one of the city’s largest hosiery manufacturers, employing hundreds.

Today, that industrial legacy has been given a remarkable second life thanks to COHAB•SPACE, which opened in the former mill in 2017 and has evolved into a creative campus bringing together artists, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs, building on High Point’s legacy of making things while creating new opportunities for the next generation.

📆🎟️Join us here and in other storied parts of High Point for our Annual Conference October 25-27. See stories for details + tickets

08/20/2026

The very first photograph of the Bellamy site was taken in 1873 by Rufus Morgan. Since then, it has been photographed, drawn, and painted countless times.

Every image is a window into the history of this Wilmington landmark and its significance. That’s why we’re asking the public for any historic photos (pre-90s) they may have of the buildings or grounds. If you have any you’re willing to share with us (in any form), you can send us a message at [email protected].

08/20/2026

It’s always great to see our protected properties well loved! Eastern Regional Director Maggie Gregg recently stopped by the Amma Johnson House for an inspection & site visit with its newest owner who is taking such good care of this classic Victorian-style home built in 1868. 💛

📸 Maggie Gregg

08/19/2026

Section 106 Regulations Under Threat: Specifics on the Technical Complexities

On Friday, July 17, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (...

08/19/2026

We encourage our community to follow National Trust for Historic Preservation for updates regarding Section 106!

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is advancing changes to the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act. If adopted, these rules would eliminate public participation in federal preservation decisions and strip protection from significant landscapes.

08/19/2026

A big shoutout and thank you to our friends at Down East Preservation, who met Eastern Regional Director Maggie Gregg out at the ZW Evans House just outside of Edenton to help us get it buttoned up a bit! This house is still for sale and looking for it’s next stewards. See stories for property details and more to come!

08/17/2026

For our August America 250 Across NC series, we're highlighting Twentieth Century Revival and Eclectic-style homes around North Carolina. Ever notice the dynamic diversity of architectural styles across our state? It’s not just due to their locations. Back in the early twentieth century, trade, transportation, and even improved photography allowed North Carolinians to travel to faraway places that inspired them to recreate architectural traditions from other eras and places. Swipe to see examples of various styles across the state, all of which are properties protected by Preservation North Carolina. We'll take a deeper dive into each of these styles in the coming weeks! 📸🛠📓✈

08/17/2026

Inspired by the Medieval architecture of Britain, the Tudor Style led an assortment of British Period Revival selections that ranged from Cotswold Cottages to Regency Revival styles popular between 1870 and 1940.

The Tudor Style led an assortment of British Period Revival selections that ranged from Cotswold Cottages to Regency Revival

08/14/2026

🏛️ 2026 Annual Conference: High Point

📅 October 25-27

“It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Preservation North Carolina’s Annual Conference in my hometown of High Point! Here in the center of our state, at the crossing of the North Carolina Railroad and the Great Western Plank Road, preservationists will gather to celebrate, learn, reunite, and make new friends. If this is your first or second conference, we extend a special welcome to you! If you’re an old timer (like me), we can’t wait to see you again!

High Point is an old town established by industrious Quakers who loved making things. At one time, High Point was our state’s sixth largest city, an industrial boomtown, making furniture, socks, yachts, silk, and horse buggies. The past half century has seen an evolution of our city to service and education, resulting in nearly abandoned industrial sectors. However, new momentum is building to rethink these old places as new spaces, and in doing this, High Point has important lessons to teach preservationists across our state. Join us to learn about its Quaker roots, its important Black history, its industrial legacy, and its future as a city that honors its past.”

-Benjamin Briggs
President & CEO, Preservation North Carolina

📍 High Point, NC

📅 October 25–27

🎟️ Ready to join us? Get your tickets!
https://www.presnc.org/conference/