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Introducing Abigail Payne, Executive Director of Abilene Preservation League! 


Abigail Payne is a distinguished nonprofit executive with a deep-rooted passion for fundraising and community engagement. As a native of Abilene, Texas, Abigail's profound understanding of the local culture and history makes her an ideal candidate for the Executive Director position at the Abilene Preservation League (APL).


As the Executive Director of Chorus Abilene, Abigail has demonstrated exceptional leadership in revitalizing the organization. Under her guidance, Chorus Abilene has seen a significant increase in membership and has launched new programs for adults and students. Her strategic approach to fundraising has resulted in increased corporate sponsorships and individual giving, ensuring the organization's financial stability and growth. 


Abigail's extensive experience in nonprofit leadership is complemented by her background as a professional collaborative pianist. She holds a Master of Music from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Abilene Christian University. This unique combination of skills has honed her ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and demographics, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.


Her commitment to historic preservation is evident in her vision for APL to be integrated more into the community. She professes that she enjoys history and loves living in her older home with her eight-year-old daughter. She loves raising her daughter in the community she grew up in. Abigail aims to spotlight Abilene's architectural heritage and the rich history of our community, hoping to add more education opportunities within the APL umbrella for young and adult learners. She envisions APL as a dynamic partner within the community and city and is interested in growing her expertise. We are excited to have her and look forward to working with her soon.
 

Welcome to the League, Abigail!

Elks Arts Center
Our Mission

The Abilene Preservation League is a non-profit organization established in 1977 to preserve historic properties and promote preservation in Abilene, Texas.

Today, it continues to honor the mission of those pioneering individuals by promoting alternatives to demolition when structures or sites are threatened with loss, due to neglect and deterioration, or new site development. The Abilene Preservation League also promotes increased public awareness and participates with other public and private organizations to save, restore and preserve historically significant structures.

The Elks Arts Center, pictured right, is our headquarters. 

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Abilene Preservation League hosted its third Living History Cemetery Tour in the Cedar Hill section of the Abilene Municipal Cemetery.

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Our Impact Last Year

Thank you for helping us preserve historic properties and promote preservation!

We exist to raise awareness for our cause and to protect the history that has brought us to where we are today.

  • Projects

    3

  • Organization Events

    3

  • Dollars Raised

    $200,000+

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