 What is the Mural Project and How Did It Start? A beautification organization, Viva Cuba, founded in 1984, just completed its goal of 12 outdoor murals along historic Route 66 by 2007, Cuba's 150th anniversary. The project began in 2001 when Peoples Bank commissioned the first mural to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the bank. Viva Cuba then adopted the mural project, which was completed in 2007 although mural maintenance is ongoing. The murals, located along historic Route 66, involve events from Cuba's and the nation's history. Each spring fourth graders study Cuba's history and heritage by touring the murals and using educational materials provided by Viva Cuba. High school students also tour the murals. The Missouri House and Senate proclaimed Cuba "Route 66 Mural City." This Viva Cuba project is part of a citywide effort to revitalize the original business district and to make the community attractive to tourists and people thinking of settling in the community. Viva Cuba is a state designated nonprofit organization. Plaques detailing the events in the murals are placed by each mural. The plaques, donated by Peoples Bank, also list major donors for each mural. KETC channel 9 recently featured the Cuba murals on the program Living St. Louis. Click here to view video of the show. You will need Windows Media Player to watch the video. Click here to download the Cuba Mural Project brochure. (PDF format - 2.6MB) |
| The murals of Viva Cuba (Copyright Viva Cuba, Inc.) are intended to revitalize the community of Cuba, Missouri and preserve the city's rich heritage. Photography for personal enjoyment is encouraged. However, use of any mural image or logo including reproduction or transmission in any form by means (electric, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise) is prohibited. No use of the murals or mural logo is allowed unless permitted by the Viva Cuba Mural Committee. |
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Murals Enter the High Tech World If you are familiar with the activity of geocaching, several caches were placed in Cuba in 2005, which involved the murals along with tourist attractions. To find the Cuba coordinates, go to geocaching.com. Or you can also visit the site to learn more about geocaching. Geocaching involves using GPS equipment to follow coordinates to various sites. Save These Dates The weekend before Mother's Day
Cuba Fest
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