The past serves the future.

Young Urban Preservationists

of The Landmark Society of Western New York

We are an emerging generation of preservationists in the greater Rochester region dedicated to promoting inclusive, modern, and innovative preservation practices to help revitalize communities and our built environment. And we have fun doing it!

VOLUNTEER WITH YUPs!

Looking for ways to get involved with YUPs? We meet monthly to discuss and plan events, volunteer opportunities, and social gatherings. Join us and help us get involved in our communities and preservation efforts! Email yup@landmarksociety.org for our current meeting schedule. We’d love to see you there!

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📢 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! 📢 We're looking for volunteers to help us staff this early 20th century Colonial Revival style house at @landmarksociety House & Garden Tour! It's Sunday, June 11. There are two shifts, 9:30-1:00 or 12:30-4:00. We provi
It's Preservation Month! How are you celebrating? We have a few suggestions: ✳️Attend one of our @rocbrainery classes (spots still available for our Rochester's Great Architects series!) ✳️Follow our parent organization @landmarksociety as they c
Yesterday was Frederick Law Olmsted's 201st birthday! 🥳 If, like us, you forgot to celebrate, you can do so now by visiting one of Rochester's Olmsted-designed parks in person. AND you can decide which one to visit by checking out a ✨brand new✨ we
Check out these educational opportunities from our friends @reconnectroc!
Do you love learning about Rochester architecture? We do!! Check out our upcoming classes through the @rocbrainery . Links to register in our bio! 5/15 - Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Downtown's West Side (walking tour) 5/18 - Rochester's Gre
It's Women's History Month and we're celebrating TONIGHT with our Women in Preservation & Design class! We'll learn about local and national preservation advocates as well as pioneering local and national female architects. Link in bio or stor
Our Crash Course in American Architectural History - 19th Century course is back (in person for the first time in almost 3 years!) @rocbrainery tomorrow night! 🔗 in bio to register ... 📸: @catameives