Preservation Month
Preservation Month
Preserve the past, shape the future! Join us for exciting events and make history come alive this Preservation Month!
About
Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Month is co-sponsored by local preservation groups, state agencies, and business and civic organizations across the country.
The City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) hosts events throughout May and curates a comprehensive calendar of Preservation Month partner events, from scavenger hunts to hands-on workshops and more!
Thank you for celebrating with us, San Antonio!
EVENTS hosted by the Office of Historic Preservation
Become a Citizen Historian
Are you curious how genealogists and historians find information about historic places, people, and events in San Antonio? Do you want to learn more about the history of your property or neighborhood? Join OHP's Jessica Anderson at noon on Friday, May 9, for a FREE online Preservation Month workshop that introduces the tools of the trade to help anyone become a citizen historian!
All tools discussed in the workshop are available for free online and with your San Antonio Public Library card.
Cost: FREE
Register online.
Picnic & a Movie (in the Eastside Cemeteries)
Introducing Picnic & a Movie – FREE in the Historic Eastside Cemeteries!
To honor the tradition of families lunching in the cemeteries, we’re inviting San Antonio to enjoy a free evening in the beautiful Historic Eastside Cemeteries. Bring your own picnics, blankets, and chairs, and enjoy some cinema magic under the stars.
For our first installment, we’ll be screening the 1985 adventure-comedy classic The Goonies.
The event will take place in City Cemetery #1, located along Paso Hondo Street between S Monumental and S Palmetto Streets, across from the National Cemetery at 517 Paso Hondo. Look for signage and park along the city streets between the cemeteries.
This event is part of San Antonio’s Preservation Month celebrations and highlights the legacy of the Historic Eastside Cemeteries, where generations of San Antonians are laid to rest.
Hosted by the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), this free event also celebrates our ongoing work with the Cemetery Stewardship Program — a dedicated volunteer initiative to care for and preserve these sacred spaces.
RSVP now (register) and we’ll send you an email with all the details closer to the event!
Contact: 210-207-3327 or email lauren@sapreservation.org
Cost: FREE
Home Repair Fair | May 17, 2025
The Home Repair Fair (formerly known as the Historic Homeowner Fair) is the Office of Historic Preservation’s annual FREE event that connects homeowners and renters with local professionals, services, and solutions for the care and maintenance of their homes.
On Saturday, May 17, step inside the iconic 1968 Confluence Theatre (Wood Courthouse) at Hemisfair and visit with exhibitors which include design professionals, craftspeople, and vendors.
There is something for everyone at the Home Repair Fair, including:
- Consultations and technical guidance with local rehab experts
- Opportunities to connect with vendors offering repair and reuse services
- Live demonstrations and interactive studios
- Family-friendly DIY activities for attendees of all ages
- music, food trucks…and much more!
Visit the Home Repair Fair website to learn more about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, or pre-registering to let us know what you're excited for!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event: Become a Citizen Historian
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 12 PM
Location: Virtual
Website: Register online
Cost: FREE
Event: Picnic & a Movie
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 8 pm, movie starts at sundown
Cost: FREE (Register above to receive a reminder email)
Event: Home Repair Fair
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Website: www.sarehabberclub.com/hrf
Cost: FREE
Event: For the Love of Concrete
Host: Conservation Society
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 6 PM
Location: Trinity University Dicke Hall #104, 715 Stadium Drive
Website: www.saconservation.org/events/loveofconcrete/
Cost: FREE