Missouri Humanities

Echoes of Blackness
2026-06-26 09:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-27 17:00, 2026-07-01 09:00 - 2026-07-28 17:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00, 2026-07-03 09:00 - 2026-07-30 17:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 2026-08-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 20 more dates | Black Archives of Mid-America, 1722 E. 17th Terr.,, Kansas City, MO, 64108
New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree
Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she creates vibrant works on wood and textiles, blending heritage with social justice to bridge history and activism.

Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
2026-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112, Kansas City, M, 64112, United States
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.

Author Talk: Guerillas in Civil War Missouri
2026-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Field House Museum, 634 S Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, 63102, United States
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome author and historian James Erwin!
James Erwin will speak on his book Guerillas in Civil War Missouri at the Field House Museum, Saturday, July 18th at 1:00pm. As a border state, and one with deeply divided political sentiments, the Civil War was uniquely intimate in Missouri. Besides the 26 large battles fought in the state, Missouri was the setting for countless skirmishes. Citizens and soldiers alike took part in or fell victim to the guerrilla warfare that became a characteristic of Missouri’s Civil War struggle. James Erwin will walk listeners through the key people, places, and engagements of Missouri’s guerilla war.
This program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
About the Speaker:
Jim Erwin practiced law in St. Louis for 38 years. He is the author or co-author of eight books on various local history subjects, including the Civil War in Missouri, steamboat disasters, and 200 years of notorious crimes in Missouri. His latest book (with his wife Vicki) is Ulysses and Julia Grant’s Missouri Love Story, published by the History Press in 2025.
