Preserving Memphis. Celebrating Heritage.

Giving Memphis’ Past a Future

In Memphis, every street corner holds a memory, and every landmark whispers a story. The rhythm of Beale Street, the charm of old front porches, the echoes of voices in historic halls - all these threads weave the fabric of our city. At Memphis Heritage, we believe these places matter. We’re here to honor the past by protecting the spaces that give Memphis its heart - so their stories live on for us and for everyone who calls this city home.

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What We Do

Advocacy & Action

We advocate for the Memphis etched in our collective memory—from the neon-lit landmarks everyone knows to the humble buildings that quietly shaped our neighborhoods. Working side by side with neighbors, property owners, and city leaders, we search for ways to keep these beloved places alive. After all, when we protect the places that hold our stories, we safeguard the spirit of Memphis itself.

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Events

History comes alive when we engage with it directly. Memphis Heritage offers resources, tours, workshops, and lecture series to help people of all ages discover and appreciate our shared legacy.

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Resource & Support Center

Is there a historic building at risk in your neighborhood? Want guidance on restoration or research? We’re here to answer questions, connect you with preservation tools, and link you to a community of passionate supporters.

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Memphis Heritage’s Don Newman Photography Collection features hundreds of photographs of Memphis taken during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. The collection also includes earlier photographs that Newman collected over the years. Many of Newman’s images show beloved buildings that have since been demolished or changed drastically. The photographs are used today not only to decorate homes and businesses, but also to highlight historic buildings and intersections that are unrecognizable today, underlining the importance and purpose of our preservation advocacy work.

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Explore Memphis’s Historic Treasures

Step into Memphis’s story. Browse more than 150 local landmarks, districts, and sites of significance—each with its own tale to tell.

HISTORIC PROPERTIES

HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS

ENDANGERED PROPERTIES

HISTORIC PHOTOS

How You Can Help

Preservation starts with people. Whether you volunteer, donate, share your family’s historic photos, or simply advocate for a beloved site, your involvement shapes Memphis' future.

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