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Spring is the time to engage in the pursuit of the wild edible. Weeds from the lowly Dandelion to the coffee producing Chicory, the delicious Salsify Root to the quaking […]
Lucile Morris Upton landed her first newspaper job out West in the early 1920s, then returned home to spend half a century reporting on the Ozarks world she knew best. […]
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am -5 pm and 9 am -1 pm Saturdays About the Exhibit: Missouri Humanities, in conjunction with the Smithsonian, are proud to present Crossroads: Change […]
This workshop will focus on industry best practices for preservation of a variety of textiles. Dr. Amber Clifford is an experienced museum professional with a degree in Museum Science, specializing […]
Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho, Missouri, home strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God, and encouraged him to pursue his education.
On April 8, 2024, Southeast Missouri near Popular Bluff will offer some of the best viewing of the total solar eclipse. Learn the science behind eclipses, all about the special […]
Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho, Missouri, home strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God, and encouraged him to pursue his education.
In celebration of Women's History Month, the GKCBHSG is partnering with our institutional members, the Clay County African American Legacy Inc, and Missouri Humanities, and with the William Jewell College […]
Join us on March 26, 2024, for the Missouri Humanities Advocacy Day in the Missouri State Capitol! Missouri Humanities will have a table set up in the 3rd Floor Rotunda. […]
This PBS* documentary revisits the complex life of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind. She used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and […]
This PBS* documentary revisits the complex life of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind. She used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and […]
This storytime is a celebration of all children’s differing abilities. It is designed to be inclusive of sensory processing differences and will feature a more relaxed tone than our regular […]
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