The Heard Memorial Club House board of directors will host a “Centuries of History” tour on Sunday, April 7 from 1-4. Five properties will be included on the tour. The Sedalia Trust Building is located at 322 South Ohio. This four-story building on the National Register of Historic Places was built in 1887 and recently underwent a four-year reconstruction project by the CSC Construction Group based in Sedalia. Owners Brian and Kathi Smith brought the building back to its glory and opened it for business. The former Archias Building and Greenhouse at 400 South Park was built around 1909 and has been remodeled into a home with a loft bedroom and an outdoor commons area. The original owner was one of the founders of the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association (FTD) and the current owner Lesa Wyatt is a gracious host to many out-of-town visitors. An eclectic loft atop the Art Room at 304 West Main was originally a commercial building housing a wholesale poultry business in 1892 and housed several important manufacturing businesses in Sedalia’s history. A 1903 Arts & Crafts home at 120 West Broadway was originally occupied by the daughter of a wealthy Sedalia businessman. Right next door lived the sister in a similar style home. The nickname “Two Sisters House” was applied to 120 West Broadway which will be on the tour. An 1889 preserved Victorian home at 117 East Broadway became the rectory for Calvary Episcopal Church, Sedalia’s oldest church building. The house still boasts all the charm and character of a bygone era with modern amenities.

All proceeds from the tour will benefit the upkeep and improvements of the Heard Memorial Club House at 200 West Broadway. Built in 1906 as a residence for John and Lillian Heard, the property was entrusted by Lillian Heard in 1935 for use by Sorosis Club and Helen G. Steele Music Club as a permanent club house to be used for educational and charitable purposes.

The Sorosis Club, the second oldest women’s organization in Missouri, established in 1889, focuses on self-improvement and education. The Helen G. Steele Music Club, established in 1893, began as a music club that encouraged music education in the schools. It was instrumental in organizing the Sedalia Symphony, the second oldest symphony west of the Mississippi.

Admission can be purchased in advance for $20 at Moore’s Floral Shop at 3311 Green Ridge Road or at the Sedalia Katy Depot at 600 East Third. Admission on April 7 will be $25 and available only at the Sedalia Trust Building at 322 South Ohio starting at 1:00 p.m.