Austin History Center Association
The nonprofit partner of the Austin History Center
Founded in 1979 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1981, the Austin History Center Association’s mission is to connect people to Austin’s culture by supporting the Austin History Center and sharing the diverse stories of our community, bridging past, present and future.
Events
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Nov 6 and 7
Austin History Estate Sale
Join the Austin History Center Association for a special two-day estate sale featuring antiques, vintage books, historical ephemera, collectibles, and other unique treasures. Browse items from archival overstock and donations from families with deep Austin roots, all while supporting the preservation of Austin’s history.
2026 Annual Meeting
AHCA’s free, public Annual Meeting returned to the Austin History Center for the first time in years, bringing behind-the-scenes tours, a new Board of Directors and two of…
A Resounding Success: The 17th Annual Angelina Eberly Luncheon
Nearly 200 guests gathered at the historic Austin Club for AHCA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, raising over $15,000 to help power another wonderful year at the Austin…
Austin History Center Reopening in the News
Local and regional media coverage marks the reopening of the Austin History Center at the John Henry Faulk Building, underscoring its renewed role as a vital public resource…
What we do
How the Association keeps Austin’s history in reach
Austin History Center Support
We directly support the Austin History Center through preservation projects, volunteering, advocacy, grants and more.
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Oral history
We work alongside the Austin History Center to record, transcribe and preserve oral history interviews with Austinites.
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Programs and events
History Hours, Fuller Circle author talks, the Angelina Eberly Gala and more build community focused on Austin history.
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Katherine Drake Hart Award
First given in 1991, this prestigious award honors those who preserve Austin’s history.
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