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In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the stories and images of the Mother Road to life across Missouri. The Exhibit includes a stop in Cuba, Missouri from May 3–Sept. 14, 2026. All events are free and family-friendly. The […]
Julia Dent Grant was extremely active during the Civil War, spending most of the war traveling the country, including visits to her father at White Haven, the Grants’ home in Galena, and even time at the front with Ulysses. Park Guide Jared Clark follows Julia through the war years and her efforts to keep White […]
American Mosaic celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with a musical exploration of the many traditions that have shaped our nation’s musical identity. Blending familiar patriotic melodies with folk hymns, spirituals, jazz, and Broadway favorites, the program reflects the voices, landscapes, and stories that form the American musical tapestry. All concerts are free […]
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, […]
While 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. […]
An overview of the candy makers and the candy they made and sold in Missouri.
A 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 […]
The 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 […]
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.
St. 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 […]
While 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. […]
Dig into four days of learning and inspiration at the 2026 Missouri Master Gardener Conference June 4–7 in Springfield. This statewide event features expert speakers, hands-on gardening knowledge, and plenty of ideas to take back to your own garden. Open to all experience levels. Registration closes May 1. Details: https://bit.ly/MGConferenceSignUp.
