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Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
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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.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Book by Oscar Wilde Adapted by Merlin Holland and John O'Connor September 10-20, 2026 Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful young man called Dorian Gray becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hallward has painted of him. He makes a Faustian pact that he will […]
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, […]
Saturday, September 12, join communities across the country as we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the first responders and service members who answered the call in the days that followed. In partnership with the National Cemetery Administration, the National Day of Service and Remembrance brings volunteers […]
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.
Each Fall, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve invites a number of scholars to present on various topics pertaining to Ste. Genevieve and mid-Mississippi valley culture in the colonial era. This all-day conference includes additional events and tours throughout the weekend.
In 1876, Archer Alexander (1806-1880) became America’s embodiment of the word Emancipation. On the only memorial ever erected by the formerly enslaved to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. he still rises on the Emancipation Memorial. Though born in Virginia, he would become the last fugitive slave captured in Missouri, a border state under Martial […]
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 this landmark musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres […]
Join us as we celebrate the restoration of the historic Lodge and its exciting new chapter as home to Missouri Humanities! This event is co-hosted by Missouri Humanities and The Museum of Kansas City. Light snacks and drinks will be provided inside the Museum at Café 3218. Please let us know if you're coming by […]
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.
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 […]
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