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Join us for a retrospective look marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Flood of 1993. The 1993 flood of the Missouri River and its tributaries was undoubtedly record-breaking. In its wake, the Great Flood left a landscape permanently changed. The disaster would go on record as the worst flood in United States history when […]
Neosho Arts Council is debuting their new Murals of Neosho Guide and Descriptive Audio Tour. Everyone can now visit the town’s murals in person or online while watching and listening to a descriptive audio tour of each piece. The audio descriptions will guide viewers through the work using descriptive language while weaving in historical and […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
About "Magic Waters and Silver Dollars: A History of Ozarks Tourism": Tourism has been essential to the economy of the Ozarks for longer than anyone can remember. If there is […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
The institution of slavery existed in St. Louis for more than 100 years. Famous African American civil rights leaders such as William Wells Brown, Dred and Harriet Scott, and James […]
Missouri Humanities is excited to welcome the Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Shelly Lowe. Lowe will give a Keynote Address to discuss the importance of the humanities […]
Celebrating life on the Missouri Prairie during the late 1800s when George Washington Carver was a child, this event will include historic demonstrations, musical groups, children's activities and more.
Celebrating life on the Missouri prairie during the late 1800s when George Washington Carver was a child, this event includes basket weaving, candle-making, spinning, weaving, storytelling, music, quilting, a junior […]
French Colonial America invites you to a Voyageur Rendezvous! Come to Sainte Geneviève for feast, fête and fun! Celebrate the 350th anniversary of Marquette & Jolliet's Mississippi River voyage. Discover […]
A new series of free programs will be held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The program series History on […]
This will be an Acting and Theatre Skills Workshop for ages 8-18, which will culminate in a showcase performance using the material of classic, brilliant authors (Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Louisa […]
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm About the Exhibit: Missouri Humanities, in conjunction with the Smithsonian, are proud to present Crossroads: Change in Rural America. In 1900, about 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, By 2010, less than 18% of the U.S. population lived in rural areas. In just over a […]
The LST 325, a Landing Ship Tank, a 328-foot-long ship will dock in Hannibal Riverfront. It will be available for tours September 15th – 18th from 9 AM to 5 PM. DATES/TIMES 09/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM09/16 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM09/17 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM09/18 | 9:00 […]
Join the Cass County Historical Society for a painting party fundraiser - $10 of every ticket goes to CCHS. This will be an instructor led painting session and you will […]
The Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival seeks to bring together individuals involved in the visual arts, performing arts, and crafts, with the extended community of the Kirksville region. Our […]
This will be an Acting and Theatre Skills Workshop for ages 8-18, which will culminate in a showcase performance using the material of classic, brilliant authors (Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Louisa […]
Dance Discovery, a dance troupe based in St. Louis, will perform historically faithful social dances from the 1820s – 1870s on the grounds of White Haven. Audience members will be […]
Highlights of the 2023 International Screenwriting Research Network Conference Stephens College Columbia, Missouri September 20-23, 2023 Keynote Speakers: Phil Lazebnik Born and raised in Columbia, Missouri has written screenplays for films including Pocahontas, Mulan (which won the 1998 Annie Award for best animation screenplay), The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, and The […]
In celebration of Constitution Day 2023 we will be joined by federal litigator Stephen S. Davis who will guide us through an explanation of the contemporary constitutional debates surrounding elections, […]
Dr. William Garrett Piston offers a program on, “We Gave Them Thunder”: Marmaduke’s Raid and the Civil War in Missouri and Arkansas, the 2021 book he co-authored with John C. […]
WBIT is a family-friendly, LIVING history festival where visitors can walk from camp to camp and experience life during the Civil War, Wild West, 1770s colonists, WWII and more. Friday through Sunday, living historians greet visitors on the grounds of our museum while portraying centuries of American History. Guests can visit the main stage to […]
Smithville Main Street District is at it again with another amazing event! We present you with our re-imagined, bigger, and better Junkville Harvest Market & Whiskey Trail. Junkville - 9 […]
Celebrate the humanities in Missouri with us and hear about our organization’s accomplishments over the last year at our Annual MOmentum Gala. The night includes food, drinks, a silent auction, […]
SHSMO’s robust digitization program provides more online access to newspapers, photographs, maps, letters, and other manuscripts. Senior archivist Heather Richmond and newspaper librarian Katie Ziegler will offer tips on getting […]
The College of Arts & Science invites you to save the date for the Center for the Humanities Grand Opening Thursday, September 28, 2023 4–7 p.m. Center for Missouri Studies […]
Local sports historian, author, and documentarian Ed Wheatley joins the Field House Museum on Friday, September 29 from 4:00 to 6:00pm to sign copies of his books on St. Louis […]
The Historic Bethel German Colony hosts several events each year to bring people into the community. The Fall Market held Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2024 features historic home tours, vendors, local shops, weaving and rug hooking demonstration, a variety of food vendors, and live music by The Shortleaf Band. Hours: Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm. Admission is […]
The Historic Bethel German Colony hosts several events each year to bring people into the community. The Fall Market held Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2024 features historic home tours, vendors, local […]
Presentation Description: "Filipinos at the 1904 World’s Fair: A Legacy of Race and Empire" One of the most popular attractions at the 1904 World’s Fair was the Philippine Exhibit, a […]
Presentation Description: "Then and Now: Conversations with an Enslaved Woman" History gives us the tools to analyze problems in the past so that there is a better understanding of the […]
Celebrate your German heritage with a fun family event at the German Cultural Hall, 3652 S. Jefferson Avene German Food Trucks - The German Cook | German Children's Craft by […]
Celebrate your German heritage with a fun family event at the German Cultural Hall, 3652 S. Jefferson Avene German Food Trucks - The German Cook | German Children's Craft by […]
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