Our Program

Mission

The mission of Eureka Springs’ historic preservation program is to protect, preserve, and enhance our historic resources to support the economic, cultural, and environmental health of our community.

Vision

We promote community vitality through collaboration with community members to preserve, enhance, and promote the City’s significant heritage and save the places that are meaningful to our residents. We demonstrate our commitment to this vision through transparent, responsive processes based on best practices, while continuously striving for innovation and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Education & Outreach Programs

  • Grant & Project Management

  • Maintenance of CLG Status

  • Staff Support for HDC

  • Development & Design Review

  • Historic Building Survey

Staff

Cassie Dishman, Director

City Historic Preservation Officer/Planner

Dept. of Planning & Community Development

City of Eureka Springs

479.253.9703

Cassie is passionate about historic preservation’s role in creating sustainable and equitable communities. Cassie holds an undergraduate degree in history from the University of Arkansas. Prior to working for the City of Eureka Springs, she worked for the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office.