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PRESERVATION NORTH CAROLINA PROPERTY SHOWING POLICY:

Onsite property showings will be to qualified buyers only. We appreciate your cooperation.

Our Mission:

Saving Places That Matter to the Diverse People of North Carolina Since 1939

What We Do:

As a nationally recognized trailblazer since 1939, Preservation North Carolina has led the charge in protecting the state’s endangered historic places. We rescue at-risk structures and facilitate their rehabilitation through strategic partnerships with preservation-minded buyers.

  • Permanent Property Protection: We utilize legally binding covenants—the gold standard for demolition prevention in North Carolina—to ensure perpetual stewardship.
  • Proven Impact: Our Endangered Properties Program has protected over 900 properties, driving economic growth, environmental sustainability, and sparking cultural revitalization across 84 of 100 NC counties.
  • Beyond the Buildings: Through the stewardship of the Bellamy Mansion Museum and statewide educational programming, we foster community engagement and preserve the unique character of NC communities.

Donations make our work possible, so please join us in our efforts to protect the historic buildings that make North Carolina communities unique and special from mountains to coast!

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Properties For Sale

Properties

Featured Preservation NC Properties for Sale

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Thomasville City Hall

For Sale: Thomasville City Hall

 

Exciting adaptive reuse opportunity in Thomasville’s vibrant downtown historic district! The monumentally-scaled 1938 Art Deco building offers exuberant architectural detailing inside and out. Commercial zoning awaits your creative vision including mixed-use projects that will add to the vitality of this downtown location.

 

Warsaw First Baptist Church

For Sale: Warsaw First Baptist Church

 

Tucked in the heart of Warsaw, the Warsaw First Baptist Church stands as a rare and beautifully preserved example of late 19th-century ecclesiastical architecture. The structure—built in 1888—was not only a place of worship but also a monument to resilience, leadership, and African American heritage in the Reconstruction-Era South.

Goelet Memorial Library

For Sale: Goelet Memorial Library

 

Unique historic site offering a prime incoming-producing residential opportunity!  Originally constructed to house church activities and the community school, the site is currently apartments.

News & Events

The latest updates on historic preservation related news, announcements and upcoming preservation events and celebrations.

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Sold and Saved: The Dunbar School!

America 250 Across North Carolina!

Preservation North Carolina joins in this celebration by sharing NC’s stories as told through our protected properties. Over the course of the year, we will explore various themes of architecture and history through the lens of historic preservation.

Check back each month as we reveal our state’s contributions to exciting and new storylines in American History. Follow along on our social media channels and share with your friends! 

We Built This

We Built This | Looking for a New Home in 2026 & 2027

We Built This seeks to acknowledge the countless African Americans who built the historic buildings we collectively treasure. This multi-media traveling exhibit is a fantastic resource for teaching about the contributions of Black architects, engineers, and laborers who built so much of the historic architecture we take for granted. Secure this exhibit for your community or organization today!

Preservation NC Directory

Preservation NC Directory

Searching for a certified consultant or contractor for an upcoming preservation project? Interested in experiencing preservation in your area? Look into our Preservation NC Directory!