Main Street

Main Street Brenham 25th anniversary logo

Main Street is dedicated to revitalizing and preserving historic downtown business districts throughout the country. It is sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and, in Texas, the Texas Historical Commission. Through the Main Street America program, these sponsors provide direction and support to over 1,000 community programs nationwide. Together, these programs have produced an investment in these districts of more than $5 billion and spurred the rehabilitation of countless historic structures, while providing space for 27,000 new businesses and creating over 100,000 new jobs for local citizens.

Our Vision

Main Street Brenham's vision is to see continuous revitalization to preserve the unique character of downtown Brenham.

Our Mission

Main Street Brenham's mission is to strengthen and facilitate the economic development of historic downtown for everyone.

The foundation and success of Main Street is based on a cooperative effort between the sponsors and the local government, business owners, and lending institutions within the communities that have joined the program. Since rejoining Main Street in 1999, the City of Brenham has experienced a dynamic improvement in its historic downtown district thanks in part to more than $2.25 million spent to date in reinvestment activities.

Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years. Today, the network has more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities. Main Street America is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

As a member of Texas Downtown (TXD), we encompass a diverse group of partners ranging from economic development corporations to small business owners to achieve our vision of every community in Texas having economically vibrant districts that reflect their unique character.

Texas Historical Commission Main Street

Main Street Brenham is a part of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Main Street Program. Brenham became an official Texas Main Street City in 1999.

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Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for passionate people who want to help preserve historic Downtown Brenham. Being a Main Street Volunteer is a great way to help protect and grow our community! We would love to have you be a part of the adventure! No job is too big or too small! The only qualification for a Main Street Brenham volunteer is a desire for the success of Downtown Brenham.

Here are a few areas to volunteer:

Design & Beautification
Small Business Support
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Events Like Summer Sip & Art Walk, Uptown Swirl Wine Walk, Christmas Stroll, First Fridays

Apply Now to be a Main Street Volunteer
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