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HISTORIC CITY OF JEFFERSON

Founded in 1983 Historic City of Jefferson is a non-profit located in Jefferson City, Missouri with the goal of preserving the historic buildings of Missouri's capital city.
Over the years we've expanded our scope to include the preservation of the city's history and tell the stories of the people that have played a role in its past. We know that as the state capital,
our city is the state's history and we want to share it with you!

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JOIN US IN PRESERVING THE HISTORY
OF OUR STATE'S CAPITAL CITY!

Join/Donate

Individual Membership

$25 Annually

Family Membership

$40 Annually

Business Membership

$200 Annually

WHAT WE DO

  • Advocate for historic preservation

  • Research historic buildings

  • Coordinate Oral History Program

  • Provide grants for history-related projects

  • Recognize outstanding members and preservationists

  • Award Gold Hammer for outstanding exterior rehab

  • Write weekly articles in the News Tribune

  • Provide quarterly newsletters to members

  • Digitize photographs and historic records

  • Saved Caretaker's Cottage from demolition and restored it

  • Found a developer for the Parsons House

  • Co-Host High School Sketch Day

  • Host annual Historic Home Tour

  • Celebrate at Preservation Celebration each May

  • Display 1904 St. Mary's Time Capsule

  • Divert architectural salvage from landfills

  • and much, much, more!​

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OUR SERVICES

Here’s What We Provide

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ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE PROGRAM

Diverting materials from the landfills to individuals for reuse!

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ADVOCACY

Fighting to save historic buildings in JCMO because "These Places Matter!"

RESEARCH & EDUCATION

Researching JCMO's history and sharing it with the community

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HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Sharing some of the most interesting historic homes with the community each year.

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GET IN TOUCH

Historic City of Jefferson is committed to preserving our community's history. Questions, comments or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.

601 EAST HIGH STREET

JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65110

PO BOX 105056

JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65110

573-462-0224

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