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The Allen Heritage Guild
was established in 1996 as a project of Leadership Allen
Class VII.
Objective
The Guild's objectives
are:
- Create a sense of
community spirit by providing service and
implementing projects that create a distinctively
positive image of Allen.
- Assure tomorrow's
heritage by recording past, recent and current
milestones.
Projects
Past and present
projects include:
- Photographic
Display
- Driving Tour
- Antique Appraisal
Fair
- Preservation of
Allen Station Dam
- Placement of
historical markers around the city
- Participation in
revival of the Central Business District
- Creation of Allen
Heritage Village
- Restoration and
renovation of St. Mary Baptist Church
- Assisted with
production of historical videos
- Assisted with
recreation of Train Depot
(St. Mary Baptist Church)
Meetings
The Guild meets monthly
to discuss the status of current and proposed projects,
and frequently features guest speakers on topics of
historical significance.
Meetings are currently
held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at
The Train Depot (Allen Heritage Center, 100 Main
Street).
Guide to Donating Items to the Allen Heritage Guild (pdf
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