April 16, 2021 – The History of the Heartland committee will have a proclamation read and signed by Mayor Julie Moore-Wolfe on May 3rd. It will proclaim Historic Preservation Week in Decatur as May 16th- 22nd. The annual event is sponsored by History of the Heartland. Members of the committee have reached out to numerous organizations involved in historic preservation and beautification to offer opportunities to participate during the activities of the week and beyond. The goal of the organization is to promote local history and historic preservation & beautification, become a clearinghouse of information to assist with future community efforts and shine the spotlight on projects and success stories. The vision includes enhanced community awareness and engagement to assist in preserving the rich history and beautification of the community.
Any group, individual, or organization interested in historic preservation & beautification in Macon County should call for information (217) 791-1385 or email historyoftheheartland@yahoo.com.
Beginning May 16th, numerous community and social media events will highlight both the continued need for historic preservation and opportunities to enjoy historic venues already preserved. These will be augmented by stories of historic structures and the people of Macon County. All events are planned to allow the appropriate social distancing as provided by the Illinois pandemic guidelines. The History of the Heartland Facebook page will spotlight organizations, stories of people, or projects each day that provide historic preservation and beautification for Decatur.
