Sweet Obsessions: Sweet history the candy made by Missouri candy makers
An overview of the candy makers and the candy they made and sold in Missouri.
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The Great Tornado of 1925
Des Arc Museum and Community Center 143 S Front St, Des ArcA hundred years ago, the deadliest tornado in American history originated in southern Missouri. Now known as the “Tri-State Tornado,” the storm originated near Ellington and swept through southeast Missouri before crossing into Illinois and Indiana. The devastation of the Tri-State Tornado revealed flaws in the nation’s storm forecasting and reporting system that grew out […]
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Poetry in the Garden
Field House Museum 634 S Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThe Field House Museum is excited to announce its 3rd annual Poetry in the Garden competition, held in the museum’s garden in downtown St. Louis. This competition aims to honor the legacy of 19th-century poet Eugene Field by inviting St. Louis and surrounding area poets to create works inspired by some of the themes he […]
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Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112, Kansas City, M, United StatesBring 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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The Battles at Lucas Bend
Redeemer Lutheran Church 1620 Boyd Street, DeSoto, MOAuthor Greg Wolk describes the events of November 1861 and January 1862 in Southeast Missouri, and the rise of Ulysses S. Grant during his time in the state in this period of time. Featured events include Grant's arrival and swift departure at a landing northeast of Belmont, Missouri, where he led troops into battle for […]
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Thursday Evening Speaker Series: Tom Connor, Joplin’s Zinc King
Missouri State Archives 600 W. Main St., Jefferson CityThe Thursday Evening Speaker Series is free of charge and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise noted, programs will be held at the Missouri State Archives, located at 600 W. Main Street in Jefferson City. The series is underwritten by the Friends of the Missouri State Archives. […]
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History talk: Mary Meachum and the St. Louis Underground Railroad
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO, United StatesSt. Louis was an active stop on the Underground Railroad with its close proximity to the free state of Illinois. One of St. Louis's most prominent conductors on the Underground Railroad was Mary Meachum. The widow of a free, black minister John Berry Meachum spent years with her husband teaching both free and enslaved blacks […]
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French Heritage Festival
Music, programs, dancing, living history encampments are all part of the full day's activities at the French Heritage Festival in Ste. Genevieve, MIssouri. Historic houses, food, and entertainment are all available for visitors, in addition to a visit from the Marquis de LaFayette.
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Movies Made in Missouri
Scenic Regional Library--Owensville 503 S. Olive Street, OwensvilleWhile it’s not Hollywood, there have been nearly one hundred movies made in Missouri from the earliest times in the industry to the present day. Jim Erwin tells the stories of the films and their stars—from Tom Mix’s and Walt Disney’s first movies to latter day films featuring George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and Kevin Costner. […]
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George Washington & the Whiskey Rebellion
Dr. Richard Faulkner will present a program on George Washington & the Whiskey Rebellion for Platte County Historical Society at 6 p.m. in Platte City at the First Christian Church at 708 3rd Street, across from the Ben Ferrel Platte Co. Museum which is owned and operated by the historical society. This event coincides with […]
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Salon de Griot: Conversations in Art, Ancestry, and Community
The Griot Museum of Black History 2505 Saint Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO, United StatesJoin us for a two-hour gathering hosted in partnership with the Black Genome Project (BGP). This special event creates a unique space for conversation and reflection at the intersection of genetics, ancestry, culture, art, and health. The evening will include short artist talks, a moderated panel conversation, and audience Q&A. Panelists will include members of […]
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Author Talk: “The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The Complete Annotated Edition”
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO, United StatesJohn Marszalek and David Nolen will discuss their latest publication, “The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The Complete Annotated Edition”. This edition is a Harvard University Press publication edited by MSU’s John F. Marszalek with Louie P. Gallo and David S. Nolen. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
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