Pocahontas Historic Downtown Network
Pocahontas Historic Downtown Network is dedicated to revitalizing and preserving the heart of our community. Through events, partnerships, and ongoing development, we breathe life into historic spaces, support local businesses, and create experiences that bring people together.
Every street, storefront, and festival tells a story—one of resilience, growth, and community pride. Whether you’re a long-time resident, a new business owner, or a visitor passing through, downtown Pocahontas is a place where history meets possibility.
Join us as we shape the future while honoring the past.
Biography
Cally J. Shore, born in Lansing, Michigan on November 17, 1967 to Ray and Pat Lee. Cally is the youngest of five siblings; Kayla Lee, Rayna Beaver, Alan Lee, and Todd Lee, all of Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Cally married her elementary sweetheart, Brian Shore on September 10, 1983. They have been married for 41 wonderful years and have raised three amazing children; Jessica Rice who is founder and principle of the Lighthouse of Mercy School and married to Chris Rice who is the Pastor of The House of Mercy Tabernacle Church. Andrew Shore who works for B.A.S. Construction, established by his dad, Brian Shore in 1995. Andrew is married to Lacy Shore who is the owner/operator of Lacy’s Groom Room Pet Salon, and Alec Shore who also works for B.A.S. Construction, married to Gabby Shore who is a stay at home wife and mother of four.
My goal in my professional life is to always be prepared to make an educated decision in a moment’s notice and work diligently to help build an unforgettable experience for visitors and community alike in our beautiful quaint town of Pocahontas.
My aspiration in my personal life is to make sure that when I meet my maker, that I have left a positive impact on every person that I encounter on this earth.
Just a few achievements in my life that I am most proud of:
- 1. Marrying my elementary sweetheart and loving him more today than yesterday.
- 2. Raising three amazing children who are the most loving and caring parents to all eight of my Grand angels; RayLee, Isabella, Brian Thomas, Jaden, Landon, Khloe, Hadley, and Abram.
- 3. Getting my Bachelor’s degree at 50 years old while working a 40 + hour a week job, keeping up with family events & activities, and all the while still maintaining a 3.6 GPA.
One quirky thing about myself is that I like to give and receive hugs. Proven fact: A person needs 4 hugs a day to survive, 8 hugs a day to maintain, and 12 hugs a day to grow in your happiness.
Mary Clark is a local business owner. With her husband, Glenn, she owns and operates Mildred’s Spice Corner downtown on the corner of Marr and Pyburn Streets. Mildred’s has operated as part of Pocahontas’ downtown community for three years. Originally from Wisconsin, Mary worked as a librarian for over thirty years before retiring and moving to Maynard, where they live with two cats, five dogs, some sheep, and assorted chickens.