Murphysburg story
2025 Accomplishments | Activities | Events
January – Removed Christmas wreaths from utility poles at $150 * Baby in the Bushes story (219 S. Sergeant in 1945) published in the Show Me Route 66 magazine
February – Mary Anne represented HMP at the CVB “Connections” meeting
April – Baby in the Bushes story on KZRG TV (MSSU TV) aired on Newsmakers Show and KOAM TV
May – The Murphysburg Treasure Hunt profited around $740 with 42 participants with 7 volunteers * New Banners were installed by the City at a cost to HMP of $440 for the design process and $625 for the banners totaling $1,065; the City paid for the brackets and installation
June – Received a $2,500 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council for printing of a comprehensive booklet; edited/researched the booklet all year
July – Mary Anne and Paula represented HMP at the Route 66 Association meeting held in Joplin
September – Whisky & Whispers: A Reflection on Prohibition profited $3,403 hosting 60 guests with 8 volunteers * Salvaged architectural elements from the Jane Chinn House (circa 1893) in Webb City; some items already sold and donated with remaining items for sale
October – Murphysburg After Dark History Tour profited around $360 with 37 paying guests and kids that were free totaling about 45 guests * Mary Anne met with a tour planner to promote Murphysburg District
November – Presented the salvaged Jane Chinn monogramed transom to Webb City Area Genealogical Society * Install Christmas wreaths on poles around Thanksgiving at $150 * Received a $3,500 CVB for events between Nov 1, 2025 and Oct 31, 2026 * Annual Meeting
December – Tea & Scandals: An Afternoon Tea with a Twist (and holiday homes tour of the James Dangerfield House) profited $3,000 with 80 guests and 10 volunteer’s. The tea was December 20, tickets were $40 per person
$1,709.00 banners & brackets Wreaths $500.00 Website
$418.00 insurance , about $5,000 to operate HMP for a year
A special thank you to our sponsors and volunteers
