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

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Where Women Made History Tour: The First Chapter
Mar 29
Where Women Made History Tour: The First Chapter

Join us for a walking tour exploring Where Women Made History in Columbia, Missouri. This approximately two-hour, half-mile experience highlights the places and spaces where women shaped Columbia’s story — and celebrates the leadership, creativity, and determination that helped build our community. Tickets are $10/person.

Where Women Made History Tour: The First Chapter
Apr 11
Where Women Made History Tour: The First Chapter

Join us for a walking tour exploring Where Women Made History in Columbia, Missouri. This approximately two-hour, half-mile experience highlights the places and spaces where women shaped Columbia’s story — and celebrates the leadership, creativity, and determination that helped build our community. Tickets are $10/person.

🎉Launch Party: CoMo Brick & Mortar Project
Apr 12
🎉Launch Party: CoMo Brick & Mortar Project

CoMo Preservation and The District invite you to celebrate the launch of the CoMo Brick & Mortar Project, a new public history initiative highlighting the stories behind Downtown Columbia’s historic buildings. RSVP today…

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News & Updates

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Announcing…The CoMo Preservation Award
Announcing…The CoMo Preservation Award

CoMo Preservation is proud to introduce The CoMo Preservation Award, a new initiative recognizing outstanding historic preservation projects in Columbia, Missouri.

Digging in the Archives with Bob Nolte, Boone County Recorder of Deeds
Digging in the Archives with Bob Nolte, Boone County Recorder of Deeds

On February 10, 2026, CoMo Preservation members and friends had a special opportunity to step behind the scenes of local history during a hands-on research session with Bob Nolte, Boone County’s Recorder of Deeds.

Locust Fifth Graders Sketch Columbia’s Historic Architecture
Locust Fifth Graders Sketch Columbia’s Historic Architecture

In February, CoMo Preservation had the pleasure of partnering with Columbia Public Schools to bring local history and architecture to life for a group of enthusiastic 5th grade students from Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School.

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Historic CoMo Blog

Historic CoMo Blog
Candlelight Lodge
Candlelight Lodge
The O’Rear Building
The O’Rear Building
Gaebler’s Black and Gold Inn, 706 Conley Ave
Gaebler’s Black and Gold Inn, 706 Conley Ave
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