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Nancy Kathleen Boswell will portray Laura as the author in her later years looking back to her childhood. This family friendly event will be held on the front lawn of the 1835 Sharp-Hopper Cabin. If the weather is bad, it will be moved to Pearson Hall in the library building adjacent to the cabin. Registration […]
The remarkable story of the Kansas City Southern tells of a railroad that followed its own path from the very beginning, led by a succession of visionaries unafraid to take risks in pursuit of success. Without the resources of earlier land grant railroads, the Kansas City-based company forged a unique approach to growing its franchise. […]
Help your elementary and home school students experience history, not just read about it, during Bethel's annual Heritage Days event to "step back in time." SCHEDULE: Sept. 27, 2024 | 9:00am to 1:30pm (with a 1/2 hour break for lunch). Groups will rotate through each station throughout the day. Their schedule also includes a tour […]
Mansfield, MO will be hosting it's annual Wilder Days on September 27th & 28th. This years guest will be Dean Butler. Official Website is www.WilderDays..org. and you can see the events planed. The schedule will be release shortly and it will be put on this website. There will be contests, parade, Pa's Fiddle, plus many […]
Wilder Day 2024 will be held in Mansfield, Missouri on Saturday, September 28 in downtown Mansfield and on the grounds of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum. The special guest this year will be Dean Butler who played Almanzo in the “Little House on the Prairie” television series. There will be activities downtown on […]
Join us in historic Bethel for the Fall Market, September 28-29, 2024. Located in northeast Missouri, Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. The community was early noted for its handicrafts and musical band. These days, events held at the Colony help benefit ongoing preservation of […]
Sababa is St. Louis’ premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival. Sababa is an outdoor festival showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture. The festival features local, regional and national visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences and musical performances, as well as activities from local Jewish organizations. Event Features: Local, regional and national exhibitors & performers Children’s […]
The State Historical Society of Missouri recently opened a new exhibition Daily Disney: Walt Disney in the Funny Pages to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Co., founded by Roy and Walt Disney, who grew up in the Missouri towns of Marceline and Kansas City. The exhibit includes a selection of Disney cartoons […]
Missouri Humanities is hosting a series of free virtual capacity building workshops designed to empower organizations and communities across Missouri. These workshops, held on the first Tuesday of each month, cover crucial topics such as documenting impact (September 3), fundraising (October 1), corporate relationship building (November 5), and exhibit development (December 3). By participating, attendees […]
Experience the beauty of Hermann with local and regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works and live demos in many locations throughout town on the First Fridays of April, May, September and October. Local and regional artists display their art on First, Schiller, Fourth and market streets in downtown Hermann. This is a family-friendly event with […]
Come and immerse yourself in the charm and beauty of historic Liberty, Missouri, at the 1st annual Art on the Side: Plein Air Liberty event! On Saturday, October 5th, from 8 am to 5 pm, artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the essence of this picturesque town, brimming with historic homes, landmarks, […]
Throughout George Washington Carver’s life many women mentored and guided him along his journey to earn an education. These women, often maternal figures and spiritual mentors, encouraged him to succeed.
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