Downtown Eldon Historical Society

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Uphold Downtown Eldon's historical legacy through meticulous preservation, vibrant community engagement, and inclusive initiatives to foster a deep appreciation of our shared heritage, connecting generations and enriching the fabric of our community.

The Downtown Eldon Historical Society is seeking enthusiastic volunteers from the downtown Eldon community and business ...
06/26/2024

The Downtown Eldon Historical Society is seeking enthusiastic volunteers from the downtown Eldon community and business district to help keep our initiatives in motion. As we prepare for the 150-year sesquicentennial celebration, we need dedicated individuals to assist with planning and organizing revitalization projects, managing our social media presence, and handling general administrative duties. If you are interested in contributing to this significant milestone, please send us a direct message or fill out our online form. Your support is crucial to making this celebration a success!

https://youtu.be/xQogEsOejbYA special thank you to Lorie Kiso and the Eldon Firefighter Association for helping make thi...
06/18/2024

https://youtu.be/xQogEsOejbY

A special thank you to Lorie Kiso and the Eldon Firefighter Association for helping make this possible!

Join us as we explore the rich history and dedicated service of the Eldon Fire Department, a cornerstone of our community since its formation in 1905. In "Eldon a Look Back, 1882-1982" we discovered the unique practices from the early days, like evening training sessions on top of the "Big Brick" building at Maple and 1st, where firefighters honed their skills by throwing water onto neighboring structures.

In this video, you'll see the Eldon volunteer and full-time firefighters in a different light. While they're often seen responding to emergencies such as fires, medical rescues, and automobile accidents, this summer they’ve taken on a new role—watering the beautiful flowers in our downtown boxes.

The “extra” efforts of these firefighters truly make the Department exemplary. Beyond their emergency duties, they engage in various community activities:

+Hosting educational programs for children and adults
+Giving tours of the headquarters station and fire trucks
+ Supporting families battling cancer with proceeds from t-shirt sales

One heartwarming moment featured in this video is when an almost seven-year-old boy got the chance to meet real-life firefighters. He shook their hands, learned about their jobs, and had an unforgettable experience.

Volunteers play a crucial role in the success and well being of a community. Their commitment and willingness to go above and beyond make a significant difference in our town. We invite you to celebrate and support our Eldon volunteer firefighters as they continue to serve and enrich our community.

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Join us as we explore the rich history and dedicated service of the Eldon Fire Department, a cornerstone of our community since its formation in 1905. In "El...

We hope you've visited Downtown Eldon and noticed the colorful flowers and hard-work the volunteers put in to "Spring Up...
05/03/2024

We hope you've visited Downtown Eldon and noticed the colorful flowers and hard-work the volunteers put in to "Spring Up Downtown" last weekend.

If you missed it, here are some photos taken by Natalie Hart. Or watch the Highlight Video on our blog.
https://www.downtowneldonhistoricalsociety.org/post/spring-up-downtown

If you recognize any of the volunteers, be sure to give them a Huge Thank You for their efforts to keep our Downtown an inviting environment for everyone!

Sincerely,
Downtown Eldon Historical Society

https://youtu.be/Px2R_I5UvVcA HUGE Thank You to the Volunteers and Sponsors of Spring Up Downtown! Without your help and...
04/29/2024

https://youtu.be/Px2R_I5UvVc

A HUGE Thank You to the Volunteers and Sponsors of Spring Up Downtown! Without your help and support this would not have been possible! The volunteers came together and got dirty to make Downtown pretty!

Please watch the Highlight Video and share it with your friends and family! If you see one of the volunteers, be sure to tell them Thank You for putting in the hard work!

Donations

Amy Dunn
Jay Harms
Anonymous
Serve Eldon
Lydia Jones
Clancy Boots
Knopf Family
Eugene Bauer
Tabby Whittle
Tammy Kirkweg
Jennifer Beard
Miranda Henley
Taylor Atkinson
Laura Simmons Markway

Together we raised $1421 toward the purchase of Vinca and Daylilies to be planted in over 36 planters on Maple Street. We started at North St & Maple and continued all the way to the Eldon Chamber of Commerce building at the end of Maple Street.

The Volunteers pulled weeds, picked up trash and planted flowers, all while enjoying each other's company and a beautiful spring day!

Volunteers

Lorie Kiso
Lions Club
Serve Eldon
Eldon Garden Club
Hart Family
Ryan Marcus
Imler Family
Dakota Sieling
Quezada Family
St Louis Bistro
PJS Enterprises, LLC
Four Loves Urban Farm
1st Christian Church
Historic Randles Court

Special Thank you to the The Advertiser for sharing our event on the front page of the newspaper, Serendipity Roasting Company for providing us with a meeting space before the day got started and to Jay Harms for giving us permission to use the Pocket Park.

The work we all did together on April 27th continues with our "Social Club." We are looking for weekly volunteers to walk Maple Street with us to water the flowers and visit with our local businesses, residents and visitors.

If you would like to join the Social Club, fill out our Volunteer form on our website.

Donations are pouring in today! 1 Day Left to Donate toward Spring Up DowntownThank you to everyone that is contributing...
04/26/2024

Donations are pouring in today!
1 Day Left to Donate toward Spring Up Downtown

Thank you to everyone that is contributing! We surpassed the Vinca budget and are close to raising funds to cover the cost of Daylilies!

The Spring Up Downtown Campaign Ends in 13 hours.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZA5UZL7KCMSQN

Cash & Check Donations are welcome. Please send us a Direct Message to make arrangements.

If you are volunteering for Spring Up Downtown, be sure to RSVP to get updates!

Thank You Lorie Kiso for helping spread the news about Spring Up Downtown & the Downtown Eldon Historical Society!It is ...
04/26/2024

Thank You Lorie Kiso for helping spread the news about Spring Up Downtown & the Downtown Eldon Historical Society!

It is bunches of fun to have passionate people to collaborate with!

Sincerely,
Downtown Eldon Historical Society

Visit the Spring Up Downtown Event Page to Volunteer with Us tomorrow morning April 27th from 8 am - 12 pm.

Only 2 Days Remain to Donate toward "Spring Up Downtown"Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We have the Vincas...
04/25/2024

Only 2 Days Remain to Donate toward "Spring Up Downtown"

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!

We have the Vincas and are ready for Perennial Daylilies!
Help us reach our next goal of $1795.

Easily Donate online with the link below
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZA5UZL7KCMSQN

Or Send us a DM to Donate by Cash or Check.

~Downtown Eldon Historical Society is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
~All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
~EIN: 99-1527065

Thank You Serve Eldon for Volunteering with Us to Clean Up Maple Street & Plant Flowers!  If you would like to join the ...
04/23/2024

Thank You Serve Eldon for Volunteering with Us to Clean Up Maple Street & Plant Flowers!

If you would like to join the Downtown Eldon Historical Society, Eldon Garden Club and Serve Eldon on Saturday April 27th be sure to RSVP online with the link below.

https://www.downtowneldonhistoricalsociety.org/event-details/spring-up-downtown

We're raising funds to cover the cost of flowers, if you are unable to volunteer this Saturday, consider making a donation. Every Dollar Makes a Difference.

Easily Donate Online or send us a DM to donate by check.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZA5UZL7KCMSQN

We were recently contacted by Rick Stagner about his Great Grandmother Mrs. Roberts (Crum). Her husband was the propriet...
04/20/2024

We were recently contacted by Rick Stagner about his Great Grandmother Mrs. Roberts (Crum). Her husband was the proprietor of Midway Barbershop in Downtown Eldon.

Rick Stagner shared some great photos and newspaper clippings, so we went digging a little more to find out the missing details about this piece of Eldon's History. If you have any details to add we'd love to hear from you!

Learn More about the story on our Blog.

https://www.downtowneldonhistoricalsociety.org/post/barbershop-memories-photo-scavenger-hunt

04/16/2024

Thank You to the Eldon Garden Club for sharing their expertise on picking the perfect flowers for Downtown! ...and tips for taking care of them!

Vinca's are "tokens of friendship, love, and remembrance"

It takes all of us working together as a community to make a difference and we appreciate everyone that is volunteering to help bring color to Maple Street.

Sincerely,
The Downtown Eldon Historical Society

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302 E. North Street
Eldon, MO

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