The Parkville History Group is an informal gathering of Parkville non-profit representatives and residents that are interested in better understanding our local history, educating our residents about that history, and celebrating and promoting our history. We have representatives from the following Parkville organizations:
Parkville History Group
Our Mission
The Mission of the Parkville History Group is to inform, recognize, promote, and generate interest, appreciation and preservation of Parkville’s rich, diverse history.
Current Inititiatives
Incorporate and develop a formal Parkville Historical Society
Develop community presentations about Parkville history
Dramatizations
Interviews and conversations about Parkville's history
Work with local schools
Develop history website
Promote the expansion of the use of historic plaques to mark historic structures and locations
Expand and update historic tours
Unearth, document and distribute stories of Parkville's history
Assist the Park University Archives to place more Parkville history documents on the Internet