Old Town Cape group earns national accreditation for fifth year

Old Town Cape group earns national accreditation for fifth year

Old Town Cape, a downtown Cape Girardeau group, announced Monday that it has earned accreditation from the National Trust for the Historic Preservation Main Street Center.

The local group is one of only three Missouri programs to receive the accreditation, the fifth year Old Town Cape has received the recognition.

Accreditation was granted through a rigorous, on-site review process, according to a news release.

"Everyone who contributed to this accreditation achievement can be proud of the recognition," said Marla Mills, executive director of Old Town Cape in the news release. "This includes the organization's officers, directors, volunteers, committees, staff, and financial supporters."