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Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World (May 3, 2024 – March 31, 2025) at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden focuses on the complex story of one of the world’s most important crop plants, maize (Zea mays), which is used by billions of people every day, for food, for […]
A series of six exhibitions and presentations, curated and implemented by Dr. Billie Follensbee, Museum Studies Program Coordinator, exploring the history and culture of the Ozarks October 2024-September 2025 at the Park Central Library Branch, Springfield, MO. This exhibition series is supported by a Missouri Humanities Council Major Grant. This exhibition and presentation series features […]
The State Historical Society of Missouri invites the public to visit a new exhibition, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation, open now through March 29, 2025, at the SHSMO Art Gallery located in the Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia. A public reception featuring the exhibit’s curator Joan Stack and photographer Noppadol […]
Sponsored by Matt & Ashley McConnell. Ardith Goodwin’s much-anticipated book, Penwonderative, is the first in her ""Predictably Unpredictable"" series, set in the fantastical Land of Ardithian. This children’s fantasy tale is a vibrant fusion of imaginative storytelling and intricate world-building, filled with hope and wonder. After 15 years of bringing the Fantastical Characters of Ardithian to […]
Montminy Gallery opens the new year with a compelling, collaborative exhibit, Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd, which runs January 15 through February 22. These two well-known, admired Columbia artists have impacted the arts community and each other by their popular and unique artistic practices. Their ongoing friendship of over 20 years […]
The American Association for State and Local History is hosting a virtual summit this month about the environment and museums and historic sites. Join the summit to learn how to make your museum more sustainable, how to interpret and educate about the environment, how to prepare your organization for a disaster, how to communicate about […]
On January 30th, 2025, the Center for Agroforestry will host the 16th Annual Agroforestry Symposium in-person and online. The full-day program features insightful and intersectional voices on the realities of landscape-scale transformations made possible when agroforestry practices are designed for simultaneous conservation, restoration, and production goals. Agroforestry practices have long been recognized for their multifunctionality, […]
Come revel in the historic French tradition of the King’s Ball! Youngsters, spirited teenagers, and adults of all ages don French colonial costumes and crowd the floor to dance reels, squares, and other old-time dances to the music provided by fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt and L’Esprit Creole with caller Deborah Hyland. As in other European celebrations, […]
Life magazine declared Sedalia, MO, the city second-hardest hit by the Great Depression in the entire United States. At the same time, community members such as Harry Waldman declared themselves “rich” with assets far more valuable than money. In 1930s attire, Dr. Becky Imhauser portrays Waldman’s wife. She describes how Waldman raised money for charity […]
Missouri Humanities is hosting a series of free virtual capacity building workshops designed to empower organizations and communities across Missouri. These workshops, held on the first Tuesday of each month, cover crucial topics such as documenting impact (September 3), fundraising (October 1), corporate relationship building (November 5), and exhibit development (December 3). By participating, attendees […]
The public is invited to the Civil War Roundtable of St. Charles Missouri for a program on Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A small informal group, no membership necessary, meets at the St Charles City-County Library - Kathryn Linnemann Branch at 2323 Elm Street in St. Charles at 7pm. […]
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
Feb 8 | 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Step into a world of timeless romance and creativity at Letters of Love! Families are invited to explore 100-year-old love letters that share heartwarming stories of the past, connecting us to the lives and loves of those who came before. After enjoying these treasures from history, kids can dive […]
The song "Gospel Plow" or "Hold On" has been an African American folk standard for generations. While its exact age isn't known, "Gospel Plow" almost certainly originated among enslaved people and evolved into a Civil Rights anthem in the 1950s and 60s, its steady beat and hopeful lyrics telling Black Americans to "keep your eyes […]
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people […]
Join us on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. for a thought-provoking panel discussion highlighting the vital role Presidential Libraries play in fostering democracy and civic engagement. More than historical archives, these institutions serve as dynamic centers for civic education, public dialogue, and inspiration. This virtual conversation, featuring insights from several Presidential Library leaders, will […]
In 1897, the all-Black 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps embarked on an epic ride of more than 1,900 miles from Fort Missoula, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri, as part of a U.S. Army experiment to determine the effectiveness of moving troops by bicycle. Dubbed “The Great Experiment” by national newspapers, the journey took 41 days […]
Join a ranger on a birdwatching stroll to learn more about our feathered friends and contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count.
The Gilded Age dining table highlighted social divides, showcasing opulence among the elite through elaborate settings, multi-course menus, and strict etiquette, emphasizing class distinctions. Also included a look at the menus and food that made the table grand.
George Washington Carver created tasty, nutritious food and drink from ingredients that were readily available to farm families. He shared information and recipes through his agricultural bulletins. Join a ranger to learn more and to make Recipe No. 104, Peanut Coffee.
During the Civil War, Archer Alexander would overhear Confederates planning on destroying a local railroad bridge, and heroically risk his life to inform the Union troops. When discovered, and the Slave Patrol was after him, he would lead sixteen other freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Not all of them would make it. Hear this […]
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM for an enlightening Author Talk with Peter Downs as he explores the pivotal role St. Louis played in the fight for freedom during the Civil War era. Discover how Roswell Field and the historic Field House were central to the city’s anti-slavery movement, shaping the […]
This month’s GKCBHSG Black History Month Program features Buffalo Soldier Historian, Mr. Jay M. Collins. Collins, a resident of California, is President of the Buffalo Soldier Mounted Calvary Unit (BSMCU) founded in 2014. The primary mission and vision of the BSMCU is to teach the historical contributions of the Black soldiers who helped build America […]
The presentation gives the background of Wooldridge, Missouri and it’s historic decline. The fire burned half the town in ninety minutes. I present audio recordings of the participants and some of the illustrative videos that show the intensity of the fire. This was the largest fire that some of the most seasoned first responders in […]
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