The Battles at Lucas Bend
Author Greg Wolk describes the events of November 1861 and January 1862 in Southeast Missouri, and the rise of Ulysses S. Grant during his time in the state in this […]
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Redeemer Lutheran Church 1620 Boyd Street, DeSoto, MO
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W.O.V.E. Missouri: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
John F. Kennedy Community Center 315 Howdershell RD, FlorissantW.O.V.E. Academy: Weaving a Legacy of Excellence Join Women of Virtue Emerging (W.O.V.E.) for a transformative 8-week journey designed to strengthen the fabric of our community. Through the lens of […]
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Thursday Evening Speaker Series: Tom Connor, Joplin’s Zinc King
Missouri State Archives 600 W. Main St., Jefferson CityThe Thursday Evening Speaker Series is free of charge and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise noted, programs will be held at […]
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History talk: Mary Meachum and the St. Louis Underground Railroad
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO, United StatesSt. Louis was an active stop on the Underground Railroad with its close proximity to the free state of Illinois. One of St. Louis's most prominent conductors on the Underground […]
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French Heritage Festival
Music, programs, dancing, living history encampments are all part of the full day's activities at the French Heritage Festival in Ste. Genevieve, MIssouri. Historic houses, food, and entertainment are all […]
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Movies Made in Missouri
Scenic Regional Library--Owensville 503 S. Olive Street, OwensvilleWhile it’s not Hollywood, there have been nearly one hundred movies made in Missouri from the earliest times in the industry to the present day. Jim Erwin tells the stories […]
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George Washington & the Whiskey Rebellion
Dr. Richard Faulkner will present a program on George Washington & the Whiskey Rebellion for Platte County Historical Society at 6 p.m. in Platte City at the First Christian Church […]
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Salon de Griot: Conversations in Art, Ancestry, and Community
The Griot Museum of Black History 2505 Saint Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO, United StatesJoin us for a two-hour gathering hosted in partnership with the Black Genome Project (BGP). This special event creates a unique space for conversation and reflection at the intersection of […]
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Author Talk: “The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The Complete Annotated Edition”
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO, United StatesJohn Marszalek and David Nolen will discuss their latest publication, “The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The Complete Annotated Edition”. This edition is a Harvard University Press publication edited by […]
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Missouri Master Gardener Conference
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesDig into four days of learning and inspiration at the 2026 Missouri Master Gardener Conference June 4–7 in Springfield. This statewide event features expert speakers, hands-on gardening knowledge, and plenty […]
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The Great Tornado of 1925
Daviess County Senior Center 109 S Main St., GallatinA hundred years ago, the deadliest tornado in American history originated in southern Missouri. Now known as the “Tri-State Tornado,” the storm originated near Ellington and swept through southeast Missouri […]
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Rolla’s Route 66 Summerfest
Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 at Summerfest! Join us in Downtown Rolla for a once-in-a-century kickoff to summer — June 4–6, 2026 — as we celebrate the Centennial of […]
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