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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Garden
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis 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 returned to again and again over the course of his career. This year\, the themes will include patriotism\, nature\, holidays\, and places.\nPoets\, their friends and family\, and those who simply want to enjoy an afternoon of poetry are invited to join us!\nWe invite poets of all ages and skill levels to submit their original\, unpublished works to programs@fieldhousemuseum.org by the deadlines listed below.\nSubmission Deadline – Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, 11:59 pm.\nPoems can be of any style and length as long as they are original\, unpublished works.\nPlease include your name\, contact information\, a brief bio\, and the theme your submission applies to in the body of the email.\nPoets of all backgrounds\, with priority given to poets from the St. Louis area\, are welcome.\nThree winners per theme will be selected by a panel of judges.\nEach winner will receive $50 and will be invited to perform their winning poem at the Field House Museum Saturday\, May 9th 2026.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/poetry-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/second-sunday-free-days-at-the-museum/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures\, 5235 Oak Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64112\, Kansas City\, M\, 64112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:The Battles at Lucas Bend
DESCRIPTION:Author 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 the first time in his military career\, and his presence when ironclad warships made their first appearance in the inland rivers of the United States.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/the-battles-at-lucas-bend/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 1620 Boyd Street\, DeSoto\, MO\, 63020
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Speaker Series: Tom Connor\, Joplin's Zinc King
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nBorn in Ireland\, Tom Connor lived the classic American rags-to-riches story. He witnessed several of the Civil War’s major battles as a newsboy with the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry\, then spent a decade wandering around the U.S. working various odd jobs before ending up in southwest Missouri. Connor soon developed a knack for knowing which tracts of land had rich zinc deposits beneath. He bought thousands of acres of land containing the ore and was a millionaire by the time he turned 31. He also “grubstaked” countless other miners\, furnishing picks\, drills\, and other supplies in exchange for a percentage of royalties if a strike resulted. Unlike Joplin’s other mining kings\, Connor never built a mansion for himself\, preferring to spend his money on others. He gave thousands of dollars to churches and charities in Joplin land his hometown of Tiffin\, Ohio\, but his greatest gift was “the finest hotel property in this part of the country.” \nPresented by author Chad Stebbins
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/thursday-evening-speaker-series-tom-connor-joplins-zinc-king/
LOCATION:Missouri State Archives\, 600 W. Main St.\, Jefferson City\, 65101
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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