✨ A Big Day for Main Street Downtown Greenfield ✨

History came to life as the C.R. Patterson Storyboard was officially installed in downtown Greenfield! 🎉

This project has been months in the making—filled with planning, back-and-forth discussions, location changes (three of them!), and above all, a whole lot of heart. The result is a powerful tribute to C.R. Patterson and the lasting legacy his story holds in our community.

Teamwork in Action-

We are deeply grateful for the incredible volunteers from T-Mobile, who rolled up their sleeves and jumped right in. With just a little direction, they did the heavy lifting—while Larry and Kevin enjoyed a rare day of “supervising.” 😉 Their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to Greenfield made the installation not only successful but truly inspiring.

The day was filled with teamwork, stories, and even a special tour of McClain High School, where Mr. Shelton shared the art catalog with our guests. To keep everyone fueled and smiling, Catch 22 provided a delicious lunch that was much appreciated.

Special Thanks:

Projects like this don’t happen without many hands, minds, and hearts coming together. We’d like to give special recognition to:

🙏 Merleen Vandyke – for tireless research, gathering photos and permissions, and ensuring the history was told with accuracy and care.

🙏 The Economic Vitality Committee – for designing layouts, selecting photos, and planning the lighting.

🙏 Larry Bellar – for measuring, remeasuring (and remeasuring again), and mapping out layouts and lighting.

🙏 Kevin Curren – for assisting with planning installation of the boards, lights, and benches.

🙏 Jim VanDyke – for cutting, painting, and supporting the team every step of the way.

🙏 Pat Hays – for his patience and dedication through all the scheduling changes.

🙏 Our Board of Directors – for your constant support and belief in our mission.

And of course, to everyone else who contributed in ways big and small—you made a difference. 💚

A Lasting Tribute-

Funded through the T-Mobile Multicultural Grant, this storyboard will serve as a lasting tribute to C.R. Patterson, his extraordinary story, and the rich history rooted in Greenfield.

📸 Be sure to stop by and see the new installation for yourself—you won’t want to miss it!