Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
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.
Purchase a quilt patch to add your name to this growing tribute to Missouri’s past, present, and future. Your participation helps support Missouri Humanities’ statewide programs while becoming part of […]
The Black Rep kicks off it's 50th season with The Color Purple (The Musical) Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie's odyssey and all who affect her in […]
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 […]
Lincoln University of Missouri President John Moseley and the Department of Military Science cordially invite those who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces, along with family […]
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 […]
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. […]
Celebrate the works of two acclaimed, award-winning American authors at the William Faulkner and Louise Erdrich Conference, hosted by the Center for Faulkner Studies at Southeast Missouri State University. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Century Homes Tour October 24, 2026 Brief Descriptions of Homes on Tour The McLagan-Black House East Argonne The former “History House” is a familiar Kirkwood Landmark. It was acquired by […]
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 […]
Our vision is for a more informed, thoughtful, and civil society.
For only $15, you can help make an impact on communities around the state. Your support directly funds programs that preserve and share our history, culture, and literature.
