Monday, February 18, 2013

Coming in May.

 



  When you live in a very small town, kind of in the middle of no where, you have to create some excitement to get people to come. We try and have a least one major event a month. Some work better than others.We depend very much on tourist. The one I am posting about today is a new one. I wish I could take credit for it, but I am afraid I can not.





   Clarksville is a very small historic town, founded in 1817 and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River. When I  grew up here, many years ago, it was an active town with  several grocery stores, clothing stores and other retail shops. Like many a small town ,the changing times have taken it's tole on Clarksville. But, unlike many other small river towns of it's size and age, Clarksville is alive and open daily.  Large box stores, like Walmart, have killed many of theses small towns. Mom and pop shops can no longer complete. Clarksville no longer is  full of clothing stores and grocery stores, but it is full of antique shops, art gallery and fun other gift type shops. Great efforts have been used to  fill and keep the shops open. The shop owners are a tireless group that works together to promote and keep  Clarksville alive. With just a pinch over 400 in population, we are proud to have some thirteen shops and 3 great places to eat. Clarksville has one of the biggest antique mall is this part of Missouri. There is over 40,00 square feet of treasures and things just waiting to be found. We also have one of the smallest antique malls in Missouri. That would be my shop, Downtown Antique Mall. While  I only have 7 dealers plus myself, they are special hand picked dealers, all of which do a beautiful job of display. Treasures changes often and we have to have good prices to complete. If you are looking for something special, odds are, you will find it in Clarksville.



   Clarksville not only is lucky to have wonderful hard working shop owners, we also have one of the greatest Mayors a small town could ever wish for. She works endless hours and devotes many resources to doing for us here in Clarksville. I am sure any town would be thrilled to have such a smart, talented, energetic and thoughtful Mayor as Clarksville does. Not only is she the Mayor, she and her husband have the most wonderful old fashion storefront antique shop around. Beautiful displayed with real antiques, it is a delight and a real treasure for our town. Our Mayor and her husband are the ones that have put our latest event together. It is called ,"Clarksville Antique Ramble," designed to bring shoppers to town and see what we have to offer here. There house , a charming old stone cottage, as well as My Old Historic House, will be open for tours during this event. My house is open most often, but this will be a first for there home. It is full of beautiful Victorian and early Federal pieces. Great lighting and wonderful things all available for the first time ever for public viewing. There is a small price of $10.00 for both homes. Other wise the event is free. Along with the shops full of stuff, we all are going to go all out and do extra displays of antique and vintage cloths and linens. Some for sale, others just for looking. We are in the early stages of this event. We are hoping for some outside vendors as well. I am working with the next town down the road, Louisiana, Mo. and there Historic Museum, to maybe share there large vintage hat collection. I'm hoping they will be on display at city hall.I am planning antique dresses laid on all my beds. My windows will be displayed as well with vintage linens, I already have the most wonderful old lace curtains.




   I am posting this early, so you can hopefully get this date on your calender. I know a lot of you all are far away, but please, try and make an effort. This would be a good time for tours, shopping and down home fun. Make your reservations in advance and if enough of you sign up, I'll throw a big blog party. Honest, for real!!
   Come anytime for a tour. I will always leave the lights on and Sissy Dog will meet you with a jump and a kiss. Happy blogging. Richard and Sissy Dog in Clarksville,Mo.








16 comments:

Curtains in My Tree said...


Richard that all looks and sounds so good and interesting
I am planning on coming over with 3 other ladies
We all have it on out calendars

They ask where will we eat lunch? Does Clarksviile have a tea room ? or small restaurant ?

Susan said...

Oh, wish I weren't so far away and in the "arctic tundra" at this time! Sounds like loads of fun! Susan

Bohemian said...

It's Wonderful that the entire Town unifies to get Events and create a Buzz so that people will know about all of the splendid things your Community has to offer!You can be sure that if I ever get the chance to be in your part of the Country, I'm stopping by!

Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Oh how exciting, I'll be there! What time does it all start? I would love to come to your blog party too! Can't wait til May 4!

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

How exciting Richard! Hope the turn out is great. Beautiful time of year to explore the back roads of Missouri!

Pamela Gordon said...

It's wonderful to hear that your small town is keeping things alive and going in these hard times. It would be fun to visit and see these historic homes, including yours, and the antique malls too. I hope you have a very good turnout for this event Richard.

Suzan said...

So many pretties!! You must have found an great estate sale!

Sissysmom said...

Sounds like a great time! I wish my hometown could pull together like yours does.

Michele

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Hello Richard, I am a first time visitor and had a great time touring photos of your Elgin-Cottrell Victorian home and in fact watched the entire PBS special mentioned in a previous post. You have a lovely home in which you have put hours of labor and love. We also live Ina very small town of 500 on the VA eastern shore and our home is a 1900s era Victorian of which there are many in this area. Years ago, this area was also bustling with stores, not so now. And like your area, there is now a Walmart which luckily seems not to have put some smaller shops put of business.
Feel free to stop in for a visit to our blog anytime as we appreciate back door visitors and the welcome mat is always out.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Whoops, forgot to add that your mayor sound like a great promoter and hope that the Antiques Ramble goes well. If we lived a bit closer we would certainly be there!

Divine Theatre said...

Gracie and I would love to come!

xo

Kisses to Sissy!

Andie

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