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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Step into the Wild West with our Jesse James Bank Museum AR Experience! The Jesse James Bank Museum, located on the historic square in Liberty, Missouri, was the site of […]
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 […]
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 47-acre site that for nine months became home to over 1,000 people on display. Ria Unson, St. Louis-based Filipino American artist and researcher, traces the […]
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 present and future. But what happens if someone from the past comes to us in the present to discuss where we are now! Caroline 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 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 Salon de Griot is an experiential space where creatives, patrons, and thought partners gather in a relaxed atmosphere of food, fun, and fellowship to engage in creativity, conversation, concepts and current events. You choose the format - demonstrations, conversations, production, workshops, and more – and make it your own! Our inaugural Salon will be […]
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