The past serves the future.

YOUNG URBAN PRESERVATIONISTS
(YUPs)

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!

We are planning for 2026 and 2027! Let us know if you are interested in getting involved!

As we head into spring, the season of renewal and rebirth, the Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) are shaking off winter and gearing up for a productive, fun, and collaborative year ahead. Like the landscapes and historic places we care about, YUPs are ready to bloom—and 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting one!

UPCOMING YUP EVENTS:

Check out the ‘Events’ tab above to see what’s happening!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CALLING PUMPKIN GROWERS!

Cemetery Restoration Fundraiser (Fall 2026)
The YUPs hope to support this cemetery restoration effort with a fall fundraiser to include pumpkin sales and “scary” cemetery tours. We’re especially eager to connect with farmers or gardeners willing to grow pumpkins for the cause. If that’s you - please reach out to yup@landmarksociety.org!

Image courtesy of the West Sparta Cemetery Restoration Project

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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