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Unlock the transformative power of storytelling to breathe new life into historic preservation and transform your downtown into a living narrative. This webinar explores the latest trends in humanities-based storytelling, showcasing how communities can turn their rich histories into vibrant, participatory experiences. We’ll take you on a journey through Kendallville, Indiana’s innovative downtown trail, where story-telling window clings in storefronts have turned everyday walks into immersive historical adventures. Whether you’re looking to preserve your community’s heritage or tell underrepresented stories, this webinar will equip you with the tools to make history come alive in most everyday places.
Speaker:
Kristen Johnson, Main Street Executive Director, Historic Downtown Kendallville
This webinar is the second in our four-part Summer Learning Webinar Series, offering encore presentations from the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Find additional webinars from this series here.
Registration is required to tune into the live webinar presentation. It will be recorded and available for replay in the Knowledge Hub (member login required).
Tune in to learn how implementing data-keeping systems can enhance your Main Street program, and leave with valuable data health and transition planning tools.
The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, is accepting applications for its latest round of funding to support locally significant small businesses to overcome economic hardship, grow, and drive community impact. The program will award $10,000 grants to 400 eligible U.S. small businesses.