Local Main Street programs in Missouri hosted a variety of spectacular events and activities this month for Preservation Month, which showcased each district's historic charm and assets. These assets take 365 days of diligent work to protect and revitalize. Local programs work with and are supported by their partnerships with local stakeholders and Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) which hosts trainings, connections, and grants when available.
Be a partner with MMSC through Heritage Circle to support MMSC in providing educational opportunities and resources made possible in part by generous donors.
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Year-Round Partnerships that Preserve Downtown for Special Events |
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Preservation Month may only happen one time a year, in May, but local Main Street programs work year-round to protect and revitalize their historic downtown districts and its assets. By partnering with local and state companies, nonprofits, and agencies, Main Street districts increase their impact on preserving local public spaces for people to come and make new memories, reminisce on old memories, and appreciate the historic features of downtown. |
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Downtown Joplin hosted their inaugural Downtown Loft Tours on May 6th with an additional VIP Twilight Rooftop Reception. This event was a fascinating experience where participants got a glimpse at what its like to live downtown along with some of the projects currently under development.
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Sedalia Main Streets hosted a walking tour in partnership with the Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission, with the assistance of Pettis County Historical Society, for participants to learn about the history of Sedalia and its public buildings. |
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Warrensburg Main Street officially revealed its historic walking tour of Downtown Warrensburg on May 17th. This event was unveiled at the Johnson County Courthouse where Mayor Jim Kushner read a proclamation for May being National Historic Preservation Month as well as a presentation of Joe Jokebit's Eulogy of the Dog speech. Now visitors of Downtown Warrensburg can enjoy learning about the stories of the downtown buildings' histories, architecture, and previous tenants through QR codes on prominent buildings with the promise that these stories will be updated as history continues to be made in Downtown Warrensburg. |
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The Approach That Makes the Difference |
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Missouri Main Street Connection empowers communities through the Main Street Approach™ which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America. By using preservation-based economic development, downtown districts in Missouri are thriving and making an impact on their community.
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You are invited to support Heritage Circle through a monetary donation. Your donation will have a lasting impact in the creation of memories in your community and many others. Your donation supports communities across Missouri and celebrates the importance of community culture, the value of local history, and embraces traditions that make each community irreplaceable.
Your donation can be made monthly or annually in whatever amount you choose. Please choose the frequency of your donation to Missouri Main Street Connection today by clicking on one of the buttons below.
As a gift of appreciation, you may receive an exclusively designed lapel pin, handmade ceramic mug, or other gifts that show our gratitude and your support in preserving your community.
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YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Missouri Main Street Connection is a statewide, 501c3, not-for-profit organization and is the leading statewide nonprofit organization devoted to preservation-based economic development. Through the Main Street America® movement and our partners, we empower community revitalization by celebrating, supporting, and sustaining Missouri historic commercial districts in both rural and urban settings. |
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Appreciation gifts include a Heritage Circle pin, handcrafted mug, bookmarks featuring Missouri Main Street communities, and more. |
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Missouri Main Street Connection is a statewide, 501c3, not-for-profit organization committed to fostering renewed vitality and sustainability in historic commercial districts across the state of Missouri.
Missouri Main Street Connection is an equal opportunity organization.
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