CoMo Preservation’s mission is to preserve the historic architecture of Columbia, Missouri.

Join us on a walking tour of Columbia, MO to explore some of the stories surrounding its founding and highlight its unique historic architecture. This approximate 2-mile, 2-hour stroll through downtown CoMo provides an engineer's perspective on bricks in Columbia: A discussion of the what, how and why of Columbia's brick streets, brick making, and brick construction.
Join us on a hiking tour to explore the history and nature of the 201-acre Alspaugh park, including two historic cemeteries. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Bug spray and sunscreen recommended. This approximate 2-mile, 3-hour hike is led by guide, Bruce Alspaugh who is the son of John W. Alspaugh for whom the park is named.
Join us Monday September 22, 2025, 6-7:45 pm at Boone Electric Cooperative to hear local attorney Dan Viets speak about his efforts to preserve Disney’s Laugh-O-Gram Studio. He will explain how he and others have used historic preservation resources to preserve the building.
If you are over 50 and love Columbia history, here’s great news.
A new 8-week class, History of Columbia, Missouri, will start on Sept. 10, offered by Osher@Mizzou. Sign-up begins Aug. 19 for the in-person and online 8-week course. This is the first Columbia history course offered by Osher.
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, we had the great privilege of hearing Lili Vianello and Robert Wells speak about the history and preservation of the Missouri Theatre.