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Learn more about this and other challenges George Washington Carver faced in his pursuit of a formal education.
A new series of free programs will be held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The program series History on Elm launches January 10 with SHSMO Art Curator Joan Stack, who will present “Ten Missouri Works That Help Us Understand Our History.” Stack will provide […]
SHSMO executive director Gary Kremer connects the past to the present in his latest book as he ponders why history played out as it did over the course of two centuries since Missouri’s admittance to the Union. In the writing of what is much more than a survey history, Kremer, himself a fifth-generation Missourian, infuses […]
SHSMO executive director Gary Kremer connects the past to the present in his latest book as he ponders why history played out as it did over the course of two centuries since Missouri’s admittance to the Union. In the writing of what is much more than a survey history, Kremer, himself a fifth-generation Missourian, infuses […]
Visit the amazing Christmas markets in Prague and Germany from the comfort of your home with guide Eugene Flynn. Join the fun as we find locals enjoying good food, good friends, and a festive atmosphere. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access […]
December 15, 2023 Friday 9:30 am-8 pm Day Trip to Quaint Country Churches To Apple Creek churches we go! By motorcoach, join the Historic Sappington House sponsored tour of country churches adorned in Christmas finery as featured in AAA Explorer article "Chasing Steeples." Enjoy a home-style meal and treats and handmade crafts for sale. Cost […]
December 15 and 17, 2023 Friday and Sunday 5-8 pm Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House Walk through the cherished tradition of Christmas 1843 with Dance Discovery portraying the Fezziwig party and the Cratchit family singers as Anne Williams presents dramatic recitations. Ticket price includes tea and scones in The Barn restaurant, […]
The largest natural resource is the night sky. Come and learn about celestial navigation, star stories, and the effects of light pollution, including an outdoor constellation tour.
Learn more about how George Washington Carver mentored and influenced students at Tuskegee Institute and other youth who attended his lectures. Hear a reading of his 1922 letter of thanks for a Christmas gift from the senior class.
December 17, 2023 Sunday 5-8 pm Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House Walk through the cherished tradition of Christmas 1843 with Dance Discovery portraying the Fezziwig party and the Cratchit family singers as Anne Williams presents dramatic recitations. Ticket price includes tea and scones in The Barn restaurant, a gingerbread house display […]
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9am to 6pm; Sundays: 1pm to 5pm About the Exhibit: Missouri Humanities, in conjunction with the Smithsonian, are proud to present Crossroads: Change in Rural America. In 1900, about 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, By 2010, less than 18% of the U.S. population lived in rural areas. In just […]
Stretching across more than 2.2 million acres, only a small fraction of visitors experience Yellowstone National Park during winter months, a time when nature's inhospitality is matched only by its […]
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