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Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
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Our Cultural Heritage Services program supports museums, historical societies, and other heritage organizations across the state through workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
People drawn to Webster Groves have undoubtedly been struck by the charming old houses tucked away on those leafy avenues. As the casual observer may suspect, there is history in those homes! In Webster Groves: A Walk Through History, author Steve Schoenbeck introduces the stories behind the development of one of St. Louis County’s oldest […]
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.
Kitty Ledbetter will tell the story of Si Siman's role in creating, developing, securing talent for, and co-producing the first continuous live network country music television show in history (and one of the first in color), the Ozark Jubilee. Almost all major country artists appeared on the Jubilee during its run from 1955 to 1960. […]
Dive into the untold stories of remarkable women through short vignettes centered around meaningful objects. Participants are invited to bring their own piece of women's history, whether a family heirloom or personal memento, and join the discussion on preserving and recovering the often overlooked narratives of women's lives.
Come join us for a family friendly historic event that is free to public. Civil War displays, list of SG Civil War Soldiers, marching, and camp life from 10am to 3pm. Live music 10:30am Reenactment at 11 am Event Sponsored by: St. James Camp # 326 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Located: […]
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome author and historian Joseph McCoskrie. Author of War for Missouri: 1861-1862 Joseph McCoskrie will walk guests through the history detailed in his book . McCoskrie will reveal the first years of the Civil War in Missouri, a particularly bitter theatre of the American Civil War. Join us […]
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome Missouri Poet Laureate, Justin Hamm, for a special live performance. Justin Hamm, named Poet Laureate in 2025, will bring his modern verse to the birthplace and boyhood home of the “Children’s Poet,” Eugene Field. Join us at the Field House Museum to enjoy an afternoon of poetry […]
When historians visit the archive, they often find weird, surprising, and fun material that they rarely get to share with others…but that ends here! This event shares the stories of a selection of images and objects from various St. Louis archives that reveal an unknown side of St. Louis history. The presentation is fun, upbeat, […]
Come join us in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve for the Second Annual Fly with The Hive Honey Festival. There will be honey forging demos and vendors selling honey related items. Live music, vendors, food, snacks and drinks. Kids game activities in the large backyard area. Entertainers dressed in bee themed costumes walking throughout the festival […]
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.
Come join us for a fun filled family friendly event in historic downtown Ste. Genevieve September 26th 10am -6pm. The Oktoberfest will feature an Volks Wagen Parade, games, Muny band, vendors, food trucks, games for the kids, and the every popular Wiener Dog Race fun for the young and the old as well. Come join […]
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.
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