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We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the past and promoting the future of downtown Liberty, Missouri.

 

About HDLI

We are Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. (HDLI), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the past and promoting the future of downtown Liberty, Missouri.

#WeAreMainStreet

Over the past two decades, we have established ourselves as one of the best Main Street communities in Missouri and across the nation, recognized for our dedication to revitalizing and preserving the historic charm of our downtown area. As an Accredited Main Street program, we follow the Main Street Four-Point Approach by Main Street America, focusing on economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.

HDLI Board Members

Jenn Schuele

President

Resident - City of Liberty

Ann Dugdale

Vice President

Property Owner

Tina Huet

Treasurer

Corbin Mill Properties

Ashley Chandler

Secretary

Lost Arts Courses

Molly Hoskins

Board Member

Resident - Certified Residential Appraiser

Michelle Freed

Board Member

Verimore Bank

Conner Hazelrigg

Board Member

Resident - William Jewell College

Harold Phillips

Board Member

Councilman First Ward

Open Position

Board Member

Jeanine Thill

City of Liberty Liaison

Community Development Manager

Open Position

William Jewell College Liaison

Mission Statement

To foster a vibrant community in Historic Downtown Liberty as an exciting place to shop, dine, and invest through economic development, creative promotion, and historical preservation.

HDLI Staff

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Danelle O'Connell

Executive Director
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Erin Erdman

Farmers' Market Manager & Promotions Coordinator

Vision Statement

Historic Downtown Liberty will be a strong business community and an entertainment destination with:

• Appealing storefronts, occupied with a variety of inviting and interesting retail and service businesses.

• An inviting environment that values and supports the historic architecture and enhances economic development and civic and cultural viability throughout the entire community.

MAIN STREET AMERICA

Nationally recognized. Locally powered.

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Historic Downtown Liberty Inc is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

Main Street America is a nonprofit program of the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 45 years. Through the Main Street Approach™, communities across the country work to strengthen downtowns through preservation-based economic development, community engagement, and strategic revitalization.

Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. is proud to be recognized as an Accredited Main Street America program and part of a national network leading positive downtown transformation efforts. Through strong partnerships, community involvement, preservation initiatives, and family-friendly programming, HDLI continues to support a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving downtown Liberty.

MAIN STREET AMERICA

MISSOURI MAIN STREET CONNECTION

As a Missouri Main Street Accredited program, Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. is a recognized, leading program among the state network of more than 50 districts and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

MISSOURI MAIN STREET CONNECTION

Transparency & Public Documents

Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. is committed to transparency and accountability. Public inspection documents, including our IRS Form 990, bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements, are available upon request.

To request copies of these documents, please contact us at info@historicdowntownliberty.org or 816-781-3575.