Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
A legacy of leadership and grantmaking. Read the magazine!
Our Cultural Heritage Services program supports museums, historical societies, and other heritage organizations across the state through workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
Celebrate the 109th birthday of the National Park Service by learning about U.S. history and culture through storytelling. 11:00 a.m. Rebecca Now as Elizabeth Cady Stanton (Trailblazer for Women’s Rights) […]
What began as a beautiful spring day in May 1849 quickly turned into one of the most devastating nights in St. Louis' history. By dawn, much of the city lay […]
Join us as we host TourCo at Hermann Farm for our 5th Annual St. Louis Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, August 23, 2025.. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy full […]
An overview of Missouri's wine history with a special segment devoted to how to cooked with the unique wine style Missouri produces.
With support from the Missouri Humanities Council, the team who brings you the podcast A People's History of Kansas City are taking the show on the road with three great bingo events. Hosts and producers […]
Michelle is an award-winning journalist, researcher, and author of seven books on the history of Jefferson City. From lost neighborhoods to Civil War cemeteries and the Tuskegee Airmen, Michelle brings […]
A living documentary highlighting 250 years of the music of political engagement. Live performances, narrative, and historical documents bring the history of American political music to life!
A living documentary highlighting 250 years of the music of political engagement. Live performances, narrative, and historical documents bring the history of American political music to life!
With support from the Missouri Humanities Council, the team who brings you the podcast A People's History of Kansas City are taking the show on the road with three great bingo events. Hosts and producers […]
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free concert on the lawn in front of the house, featuring the Old Jawbone, an old-time string band. Bring a blanket […]
There are countless ways to give back, and many of them will be on display at this year’s Service Fair on the Square! Join us for the second annual event, […]
Powerpoint presentation (45 minutes) and Q & A about Missouri's most famous 19th Century artist, and the on-line "catalogue raisonne" of his paintings. (A catalogue raisonne is the definitive reference […]
