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August 14, 2008—At a special presentation on August 14, 2008 at the Busch family’s Grant’s Farm outside of St. Louis, six Missouri communities were honored with Preserve America Community recognition.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chairman John L. Nau, III, Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt, and Preserve America Co-Chairman Lynn Scarlett, deputy secretary of the Department of the Interior, honored the communities of Arrow Rock, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve and Weston. Scarlett and Blunt sit on the ACHP representing the Department of the Interior and the nation’s governors, respectively.
Preserve America is a Bush Administration initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy the country’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the initiative include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, is the Honorary Chair of Preserve America. These six communities have demonstrated efforts which made them excellent examples of the goals of Preserve America in the Show Me State.
Jefferson City: Councilman Ken Ferguson. As a result of its central location and access to the Missouri River, Jefferson City was founded in 1821 as the state capital. In 1896, a bridge was built across the Missouri River, securing Jefferson City’s place as the permanent seat of state government. The city has three historic districts, and an annual ice cream social at Memorial Park features a different historical theme each year, presenting memorabilia and displays.
ABOUT THE ACHP: The ACHP, an independent federal agency, promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of the nation’s historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. It also provides a forum for influencing federal activities, programs, and policies that impact historic properties. In addition, the ACHP has a key role in carrying out the Administration’s Preserve America program. See www.achp.gov and www.preserveamerica.gov for more information.
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