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George Washington Carver called himself a trailblazer but he wasn’t the only one. Talk with a park ranger and explore contributions made by African American trailblazers and discover their pioneering […]
A lecture and powerpoint that explores Ulysses Grant's first steps in the conquest of the Mississippi Valley. Subjects include Grant's first battle of the Civil War (that took place in […]
George Washington Carver called himself a trailblazer but he wasn’t the only one. Talk with a park ranger and explore contributions made by African American trailblazers and discover their pioneering […]
FREE: Reenactors, Displays, Historical Vehicles, Book Signings, Weapons As a subset of this event, Jim Baker, in cooperation with the Museum, the Cole County 250th Anniversary Committee, the Christopher Casey […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, please join us on November 9 at 1 p.m. in the visitor center for Native American storytelling. Cherokee storyteller Greg Bilby will share […]
Missouri Speaker's Bureau speaker Steve Wiegenstein will present "Missouri's Utopian Communities" to the annual banquet of the Adair County Historical Society.
November 14, 2024 – January 4, 2025 A group exhibit with a variety of art available and ready for holiday gift giving! Featuring a wonderful selection of unique artworks all […]
Presenter: Alton Chung Nationally recognized storyteller Alton Chung will lead a series of experiential exercises using your voice, body, gestures & facial expressions to create memorable characters to help make […]
The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will host its annual membership recruitment meeting and program at the Black Archives of Mid-America. Remembering Veterans Day celebrated on Monday, November […]
Winner of 80 Moth storytelling slams, Nestor Gomez, will share his insights on how to write & tell an engaging story. Learn his successful formula on how to mine for […]
Food has the power to connect us to others, to provide comfort, and to evoke memories. As an older woman, Julia Dent Grant recalled in her memoirs, specific dishes that […]
The 40th annual Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival will be Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th – but it’s much more than just your typical holiday weekend event. It […]
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