Preservation Month

Every May, Missouri Main Street Connection participates in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Month to promote and advocate for the preservation of Missouri’s historic places and cultural assets.

In 2026, Missouri Main Street Connection continued its annual celebration of Preservation Month by putting preservation into practice. In partnership with our Historic Preservation Committee, Bob Yapp came to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, between May 12 and 14.

On May 12^th there was a one-of-a-kind historic preservation evening experience at Casa Di Vita in partnership with Downtown Excelsior Partnership. Bob Yapp inspired attendees on their role in their town’s future during this historic preservation workshop.

During May 13-14, Bob Yapp trained business and property owners in Excelsior Springs on window and masonry repairs. Learning from one of the country’s most respected voices in historic preservation will transform Excelsior Springs’ ability to steward its historic properties.

Missouri’s Main Streets also planned their own Preservation Month celebration. Details were available on their social media and websites.