Join us to learn about the construction of the original buildings on the campus of the University of Missouri. We often hear about the landowners who donated money and land to found the University of Missouri, but we don’t often hear about who actually constructed the buildings on the university campus. Our guest speaker, Zachary Dowdle, will take us behind the scenes with his research into the role of enslaved people in the construction of the oldest buildings on the campus of the University of Missouri. Our 6 pm meeting on Tuesday November 19 is free and open to the public in the Friends Room of the Columbia Public Library. 

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

You may not know John Ott's name, but surely his historic preservation work has touched your life. At 6 p.m. on Oct. 22, John will share the ups and downs of the restorations of buildings ranging from the Quonset hut on North Tenth Street, where the Acola Coffee shop now buzzes, to the grand Stephens Building on Broadway, where people munch on Seoul Tacos.

The meeting will be in the Columbia Public Library. CoMo Preservation meetings are free and open to the public. John will share his historical preservation work in an interview format.

107 N. 9th Street, Endwell Taverna. Photo courtesy of Dianna Borsi O'Brien, 9/20/2024

Join us for a walking tour of spooky stories featuring several historic buildings in Columbia.

Only 8 slots available! Step back in time and join us for an exclusive guided tour inside the historic Greenwood home. Built around 1839, it is one of the oldest remaining brick structures in Boone County, Missouri.

Only 8 slots available! Step back in time and join us for an exclusive guided tour inside the historic Greenwood home. Built around 1839, it is one of the oldest remaining brick structures in Boone County, Missouri.

At the 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 meeting, we’ll hear how Orr Street Studios grew from a dilapidated warehouse into a community art center – and how it was almost lost in a fire in July.

Join us on a stroll through the Old SW neighborhood. The residential landscaping and gardens of numerous residences of this historic neighborhood will be observed (from the street or sidewalk) and discussed.

Only 8 slots available! Step back in time and join us for an exclusive guided tour inside the historic Greenwood home. Built around 1839, it is one of the oldest remaining brick structures in Boone County, Missouri.

Only 8 slots available! Step back in time and join us for an exclusive guided tour inside the historic Greenwood home. Built around 1839, it is one of the oldest remaining brick structures in Boone County, Missouri.

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

Learn about Morris Frederick Bell, the man who designed the awe-inspiring Francis Quadrangle at 6 p.m. on August 27, 2024 at the CoMo Preservation monthly speaker meeting.

Three new stops have been added to Columbia’s African-American Heritage Trail.

CoMo Preservation Tours

Join us on a stroll through the Old SW neighborhood. The residential landscaping and gardens of numerous residences of this historic neighborhood will be observed (from the street or sidewalk) and discussed.

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

Join us for a celebration of our 2nd Anniversary and National Historic Preservation Month! Reservations are required by May 20 at https://givebutter.com/GTO3Rl.

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

Creating a culture of preservation has many paths. Join us in learning how walking tours can create curiosity about our built environment and allow us to dig into Columbia's history.

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

On April 23, 2024, Verna Laboy will bring to life renowned African-American millionaire Annie Fisher, highlighting the importance of historic preservation. Laboy will impersonate Fisher in a performance at the 6 p.m. CoMo Preservation meeting in the Friends Room at the Columbia Public Library. This meeting is free and open to the public.

Learn about preserving a past that few people know existed. At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Greg Olson will talk about the Indigenous people who live in Missouri.

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture.

At 6 p.m. Feb. 27, come and enjoy a rare view of Columbia, a 25-year documentary retrospective of downtown at night through the photography of Stephen Bybee. The presentation will be held in the Friends Room of the Columbia Public Library.

Join us at a new time – 6 p.m. – on Jan. 23 for a talk that will take us through the historic and hazardous legacy of the Orr Street area by Dr. Chris Cady, an environmental scientist with the Department of Natural Resources.

INSIDE history at the Broadway Diner

Learn about Columbia’s newest park, the John W. Alspaugh Park.

CoMo Preservation Tours