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Join us as we consider the role of civility in democracy and ask ourselves: What is the role of citizenry in our “American Experiment,” past, present, and future?
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution. Developed as part of the Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, this exhibit is designed especially for small cultural organizations and rural audiences that lack regular access to traveling exhibitions due to space and cost limitations. Voices & Votes: Democracy in America explores […]
Step back in time at the Lathrop Living History Festival at the Lathrop Antique Show Grounds, October 10-11, 2025! Presenters, performers, field trips, shopping at the pioneer General Store, hands-on period activities, family friendly event!
Hands-on, Living History experience the pioneer life in Missouri! Friday is free field trip day welcoming 3rd-5th grade students from across the area! Live speakers, presenters, demonstrators, and hands-on experience. Lathrop Antique Show Grounds is complete with authentic buildings making up a Pioneer town. We look forward to seeing you!
An impressive lineup of nationally prominent and regional authors will be featured at the third year of the Heartland Book Festival on Friday, October 10, at Mid-Continent Public Library’s Woodneath Library Center and Saturday, October 11, at the Kansas City Public Library’s Central Library. The Heartland Book Festival – co-presented by Missouri Humanities, the Kansas […]
An impressive lineup of nationally prominent and regional authors will be featured at the third year of the Heartland Book Festival on Friday, October 10, at Mid-Continent Public Library’s Woodneath Library Center and Saturday, October 11, at the Kansas City Public Library’s Central Library. The Heartland Book Festival – co-presented by Missouri Humanities, the Kansas […]