Disorder on the Border
A symposium about the 1850s-60s along the Kansas-Missouri border. Speakers include two from the Speakers Bureau - Tom Rafiner & George Pettigrew. Ticket price includes lunch.
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A symposium about the 1850s-60s along the Kansas-Missouri border. Speakers include two from the Speakers Bureau - Tom Rafiner & George Pettigrew. Ticket price includes lunch.
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.
Power point presentation and lecture, with Q&A, regarding the 100 days Fremont commanded US troops in the western theater of the Civil War. Special emphasis on the campaign that resulted in the establishment of the military newspaper known as the Stars and Stripes.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will host its monthly program and meeting at the Black Archives of Mid-America-1722 E. 17th Terrace-Kansas City, MO 64108. The featured guest speaker will be Ms. Ann Dean, a freelance photographer, artist, instructor, and member of the Humanities Kansas […]
Author Tim Scherrer will present on his new book, Do Our Part: The Tragic Tale of the Weldon Spring Ordnance Works at the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center on the 86th Anniversary of the Plant announcement. The construction of the Weldon Spring Ordnance works forced the displacement of 727 residents and the elimination of the villages […]
Felix Valle House State Historic Site is once again participating in Ste. Genevieve’s Rural Heritage Day festival. This annual event celebrates the rural traditions of Ste. Genevieve and Ste. Genevieve County from the mid-1700”s to the mid-1900s. Through live demonstrations and hands-on activities, guests will discover the importance of rural crafts, trades and entertainment. This […]
Come explore Missouri's oldest cemetery and experience the stories of early pioneers of Ste. Genevieve by lantern light. Although close to Halloween, the intent of the Spirit Reunion is not to be scary, but rather educational, as you'll see local people in period costume standing near their final resting place and talking about their lives, […]
Eurydice reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s perspective. After falling deeply in love with Orpheus, a gifted musician, Eurydice dies unexpectedly on her wedding day and journeys to the Underworld. There, she reunites with her father, who has been waiting for her and helps her rediscover her memories and sense […]
Eurydice reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s perspective. After falling deeply in love with Orpheus, a gifted musician, Eurydice dies unexpectedly on her wedding day and journeys to the Underworld. There, she reunites with her father, who has been waiting for her and helps her rediscover her memories and sense […]
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 day of fun, filled with family-friendly activities including live demonstrations, people dressed up in attire matching the theme of Sherwood Forest, lots of games for the kids; there will be live music, craft vendors and food markets. Come join us for a nice fun fall day in Historic Downtown Ste. […]
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome Dick Benach on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. This program features Dick Benach as Junior Officer Robert Zavel. Lieutenant Colonel Zavel was assigned to the security detail protecting President Lincoln at the Summer White House located just north of Washington, D.C. Zavel had almost daily […]
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