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SUMMARY:Ranger Talk: Julia Grant during the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Julia Dent Grant was extremely active during the Civil War\, spending most of the war\ntraveling the country\, including visits to her father at White Haven\, the Grants’ home\nin Galena\, and even time at the front with Ulysses. Park Guide Jared Clark follows Julia\nthrough the war years and her efforts to keep White Haven and the Grant household intact\nwhile Grant was away on the battlefield. \nThe program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/ranger-talk-julia-grant-during-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site\, 7400 Grant Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T190000
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SUMMARY:American Mosaic: A Choral Celebration and Tribute to American Composers
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAll concerts are free admission. Free will donation appreciated.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/american-mosaic-a-choral-celebration-and-tribute-to-american-composers-2/
LOCATION:Webster Groves Presbyterian Church 45 W. Lockwood Avenue\, Webster Groves\, MO\, 45 West Lockwood Ave\, Webster Groves\, 63119
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Louis Metro Singers":MAILTO:info@stlmetrosingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260604T001558
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SUMMARY:Unseen St. Louis
DESCRIPTION: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\, and conversational spanning from the nineteenth century to today\, from newspapers and magazines to photography and phonograph records.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/unseen-st-louis-2/
LOCATION:Scenic Regional Library-Wright City Branch\, 60 Wildcat Dr\,\, Wright City\, 63390
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Humanities":MAILTO:mailmohumanities@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
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CREATED:20260304T155323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T155323Z
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SUMMARY:Movies Made in Missouri
DESCRIPTION: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. Using film clips\, movie stills\, publicity posters\, behind-the-scenes shots\, and present-day photos of filming locations\, Jim tells the stories of the hits\, the flops\, the famous and the obscure productions made in the Show Me State.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/movies-made-in-missouri/
LOCATION:Scenic Regional Library-Warrenton\, 912 State Hwy 47\,\, Warrenton\, 63383
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scenic Regional Library":MAILTO:Shea Voss svoss@scenicregional.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
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CREATED:20260312T170107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170107Z
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SUMMARY:Sweet Obsessions: Sweet history the candy made by Missouri candy makers
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the candy makers and the candy they made and sold in Missouri.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/sweet-obsessions-sweet-history-the-candy-made-by-missouri-candy-makers/
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rotary Club of Saint Charles":MAILTO:chrishoffman_851@msn.com
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CREATED:20260406T154107Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Tornado of 1925
DESCRIPTION: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 of a lack of coordination and a misplaced desire to avoid public panic\, flaws that took decades to correct. This presentation uses contemporary accounts and images to re-create Missouri’s portion of “the forgotten storm.”
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/the-great-tornado-of-1925-4/
LOCATION:Des Arc Museum and Community Center\, 143 S Front St\, Des Arc\, 63636
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Des Arc Museum and Community Center":MAILTO:brandmeyer24@yahoo.com
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures":MAILTO:info@toyandminiaturemuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T203000
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CREATED:20260427T162800Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sons of Union veterans":MAILTO:muellerrj13@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000
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CREATED:20260522T182410Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Missouri State Archives":MAILTO:archives@sos.mo.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:History talk: Mary Meachum and the St. Louis Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION: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 how to read and write\, defying Missouri law. In May 1855\, Mary led a boat of freedom-seekers on a midnight crossing of the Mississippi River toward Alton\, Illinois. Upon arriving at shore\, the party was met by law enforcement and all arrested\, including Meachum. While the fates of most of the enslaved are unknown\, Mary was released from custody shortly after the event and never charged. Local Meachum historian Angela DaSilva will discuss the St. Louis and the Underground Railroad and the brave individuals who sought to help those seeking freedom in a free state. \nThis program is free\, please call (314) 842-1867 ext. 230 to make reservations.
URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/history-talk-mary-meachum-and-the-st-louis-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site\, 7400 Grant Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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