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Through a series of interactive program sessions, Missouri Humanities’ 7th Annual Springfield Symposium invites participants to move around Springfield — indoors and outdoors — exploring innovation for strengthening communities in […]
Missouri Humanities and Mizzou Center for the Humanities are teaming up to bring four nationally known veteran writers to Columbia, Missouri. Join us for “Military Service/Literary Solace: A Conversation with […]
About the Exhibit: Missouri Humanities, in conjunction with the Smithsonian, are proud to present Crossroads: Change in Rural America. In 1900, about 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, By […]
In September 1864, a double-barreled massacre of Union troops unfolded in Centralia, a railroad town in northern Boone County. This tragic incident is recognized as one of the most horrific […]
Welcome to Calling Uncle Carter: Meet, Greet, & Community Conversations! Join us at the Black Archives Of Mid-America for an evening filled with engaging discussions and connections about Black culture. […]
Missouri Humanities is teaming up with Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, to present a writing workshop for veterans, retired and active military, and military-connected family members on […]
What do Walt Disney, J.C. Penney, the Pony Express, and Sliced Bread have in common? They all have incredible stories of innovation originating along Missouri Highway 36! Also known as […]
Missouri Humanities is hosting a FREE two-part summer writing opportunity for veterans, retired and active military, and military-connected family members on Saturday, July 20th & 27th from 9:00 am - […]
Have you ever wondered what the humanities are and why they matter? Curious about the origin of the Missouri Humanities Council? Join our Executive Director, Ashley Beard-Fosnow, for a Zoom […]
Missouri Humanities is hosting a FREE two-part summer writing opportunity for veterans, retired and active military, and military-connected family members on Saturday, July 20th & 27th from 9:00 am - […]
Join Missouri Humanities for a day-long capacity-building workshop in Columbia, MO on August 2, 2024! This event is FREE for Missouri Humanities members and staff/volunteers of Missouri’s nonprofit cultural institutions. […]
AI technology is everywhere! Join us on Thursday, August 22nd in Rolla, Missouri as leading AI and technology impact specialists discuss how new technology may affect your business, relationships, and […]
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