Recognizing excellence in preservation.

2026 Honor Awards

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Honor Awards! Nominations due no later than Feb 22, 2026.

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What We Do

We Advocate

Missouri Preservation spends much of it’s time focused on advocating for a variety of preservation related topics around the state of Missouri. These efforts span from grassroots advocacy for legislative efforts to our established programs to save historic places and promote successful preservation efforts.

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We Educate

Education is a top priority at Missouri Preservation. Our primary educational event is the annual conference. We also host workshops and educational sessions upon request.

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We Assist

Missouri Preservation is here to point you in the right direction! Whether you need to find a window restoration specialist or want information on how to advocate for historic buildings in your home town, we're here to help!

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Frequently Requested Resources

Identification, Research & Designation

So you have a historic property — now what? Terminology to Be Familiar With The pages linked below have information and links related to the specific resource type. Understanding Designations Just…Continue readingIdentification, Research & Designation

Historic Preservation Funding

We receive calls on a regular basis from people seeking funding for their preservation projects. Missouri Preservation is not able to provide funding for preservation projects at this time but…Continue readingHistoric Preservation Funding

Preservation Resource Directory

This directory is intended to help the general public find people with expertise in various aspects of historic preservation, be it planning, design, development, financing, tax credits, National Register nominations…Continue readingPreservation Resource Directory

Request For Proposals

RFP — West Main Survey Phase III — City of Jefferson

Missouri Preservation

The City of Jefferson will hire an architectural historian (herein referred to as “consultant”) who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications to conduct a reconnaissance level architectural survey of the Jefferson Heights, Wolfss, Carlin’s Addition, and High Point Place subdivisions. The approximately 63-acre survey area is a residential area that includes approximately 180 primary properties. Exhibit 1 contains a map of the survey area.
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