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Missouri Book Festival: “Where Stories Come to Life”

The festival runs from Aug 25 – 27, 2022, in Washington MO

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MOmentum Gala Tickets

Buy your tickets now!  Event is September 10, 2022, at Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO.  THEME:  the evolution of food and African American foodways

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U.S. Grant touring exhibit is in Hannibal

The “Ulysses Grant’s Missouri” exhibit is on display in Hannibal from now until the end of August at the Mark Twain Museum in Downtown Hannibal.  Open 7 days a week. 

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What is Humanities?

Simply put, the humanities is the study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.

The Humanities allow us to explore stories from people who came before us, appreciate places that have changed with time, and learn from past ways of thinking in order to form a brighter future for generations to come. 

Missouri Humanities programs remember the past by exploring Missouri’s Heritage, sharing Veterans stories, preserving Native American and Civil War history, and cataloging archaeological artifacts and sites. 

We focus on the future by supporting statewide environmental sustainability, providing educational opportunities to adults, and promoting literacy development for youth throughout the state. 

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Missouri Humanities is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities by connecting Missourians with the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.

Our vision is for a more thoughtful, informed, and civil society.

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Claire with Missouri Humanities joined Chef Ben Welch on Fox2Now with Kim Hudson as they discuss the upcoming MOHumanities MOmentum Gala. The Gala is September 10th at the Third Degree Glass Factory. To purchase tickets and find out more, go to mohumanities.org/gala-2022Watch the segment at fox2now.com/am-show/missouri-humanities-hosts-momentum-gala-in-september/#MOHumanities #momentumgala #foodways #africanamericanfood ... See MoreSee Less

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Missouri chooses "Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri" by Dan and Connie Burkhardt as its 2022 "Great Reads from Great Places" book selection for the National Book Festival in Washington, DC! With input from Missouri Humanities as the Missouri Affiliate for The Library of Congress Center for the Book and numerous literary and literacy-based organizations, authors, and educators from across the state of Missouri who serve on the Missouri Center for the Book Advisory Team "Growing Up with The River" will be part of the “Great Reads from Great Places” list for the 2022 National Book Festival of the Library of Congress. The list features books and authors representing the literary heritage of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Marianas. On September 3rd, Missouri Humanities will participate in the National Book festival’s “Roadmap to Reading” at the Washington Convention Center where each Affiliate Center showcases their book selection. On Saturday, August 27th, MH will present Dan and Connie Burkhardt with a “Great Reads from Great Places” certificate at the first-ever Missouri Book Festival, a regional literary celebration that will feature an array of programs and activities to promote literacy and encourage reading throughout the state. The Burkhardts will be presenting as part of the festival taking place in Washington, MO. ➡️ To learn more about the book, authors, and the National Book Festival, visit: mohumanities.org/press-releases/➡️ To learn more about the Missouri Book Festival, visit: www.missouribookfestival.com/➡️ To learn more about the Missouri Center for the Book Advisory Team, visit: mohumanities.org/center-for-the-book/#centerforthebook ... See MoreSee Less

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Claire with Missouri Humanities joined Chef Ben Welch on Fox2Now with Kim Hudson as they discuss the upcoming MOHumanities MOmentum Gala. The Gala is September 10th at the Third Degree Glass Factory. To purchase tickets and find out more, go to https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022 Watch the segment at https://fox2now.com/am-show/missouri-humanities-hosts-momentum-gala-in-september/ #MOHumanities #MOmentumGala #FoodWays #AfricanAmericanFood
Missouri chooses "Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri" by Dan and Connie Burkhardt as its 2022 "Great Reads from Great Places" book selection for the National Book Festival in Washington, DC! With input from Missouri Humanities as the Missouri Affiliate for the The Library of Congress Center for the Book and…
Join us for an evening around the central role of African American Foodways in American history. Jason Vasser Elong, author and poet, will present some original works of art during the Gala. To find out more or to purchase tickets https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/
A new "Eat, THINK, & Be Merry" episode is out! And we hope it will inspire you to break out your favorite cookbook, and maybe even dust off a few handed down and cherished ones! In this episode, our conversation with Suzanne Corbett–acclaimed writer, producer, and food historian–digs into the many ways cookbooks, recipes, and…
Join us for an evening around the central role of African American Foodways in American history Chef Ben Welch, a St. Louis native and 2022 James Beard Award Nominee, has developed this year’s menu. To find out more or to purchase tickets https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/
The first ever Missouri Book Festival is just a few weeks away - taking place on Saturday, August 27th from 10-5pm in downtown Washington. We are so excited to co-host the event!!! Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the day. Roles include: floaters, program room captains, costume characters, and other jobs necessary to make this great…
The Smithsonian is Coming to Missouri! Apply for the opportunity to be one of six venues to host the exhibition for six weeks. Find out more at https://mohumanities.org/crossroads/
2022 MOmentum Annual Gala September 10, 2022, at Third Degree Glass Factory, St. Louis, MO The night’s keynote speaker is Adrian Miller, lawyer, author, and African American food scholar. To find out more or to purchase tickets https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/
New Book by Missouri’s Female Senators Declares “You Can, Too!” Book Launch Tour Stopping in Buffalo, Missouri hosted by Senator Sandy Crawford Senator Sandy Crawford and fellow Lady Senators and dignitaries will be making their stop in Buffalo, MO to promote a new, collaborative bi-partasan children's book titled, “You Can, Too!” which tells the stories…
Food, Drinks, and more .... Join us for the 7th Annual MOmentum Gala in St Louis. For more information, go to: https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/
On July 25–26, 2022, record rainfall occurred in the St. Louis, MO, area, causing severe flooding. Joint preliminary damage assessments are currently being conducted by State and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials in the affected counties to determine the extent of the disaster, its impact on individuals and public facilities, and the types of…
On this day, the Declaration of Independence is officially signed. August 2, 1776, is one of the most important but least celebrated days in American history when 56 members of the Second Continental Congress started signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Thank you to everyone who came out for a beautiful Saturday in Augusta, MO for our Cultural Heritage Workshop! We were thrilled to host this program at the historic Augusta Harmonie Verein, and had a great day talking about how heritage and culture can benefit small communities. A special shout out and thank you to…
The MOmentum Gala is for all interested in the central role of African American Foodways in American history and for all who wish to support their state humanities council’s efforts to provide widespread programming, helping Missourians discover who we are and what unites us. https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/
FLOOD RELIEF IN MISSOURI From our friends at Missouri Association for Museums and Archives: The Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF) has requested the following message be distributed in light of the recent NE disaster declaration & St. Louis flooding From July 25–26, 2022, record rainfall occurred in the St. Louis, MO, area, causing severe…
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“Missouri Humanities gave us the funding for travel, and we went. Set up on the wide front porch of the Womans Building, we collected interviews with a young engaged couple recovering from Covid, a female farmer, politicians, and a performer in a pastel hat and white gloves who introduced herself as Laura Ingalls Wilder…..”

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Columbia, MO

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Kansas City, MO

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St. Louis, MO

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Farmington, MO

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Jefferson City, MO

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Warrensburg, MO

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