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Join us for a retrospective look marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Flood of 1993. The 1993 flood of the Missouri River and its tributaries was undoubtedly record-breaking. In its wake, the Great Flood left a landscape permanently changed. The disaster would go on record as the worst flood in United States history when […]
Neosho Arts Council is debuting their new Murals of Neosho Guide and Descriptive Audio Tour. Everyone can now visit the town’s murals in person or online while watching and listening to a descriptive audio tour of each piece. The audio descriptions will guide viewers through the work using descriptive language while weaving in historical and […]
Step into the Wild West with our Jesse James Bank Museum AR Experience! The Jesse James Bank Museum, located on the historic square in Liberty, Missouri, was the site of the nation's first successful daylight peacetime bank robbery. While the robbers were never caught, the crime was attributed to the infamous James Gang. Visitors will […]
Since 1949, professional photographers from around the country, including Missouri, have captured images of life in rural Missouri towns as part of the Missouri Photo Workshop, established at the Missouri School of Journalism. SHSMO is hosting an exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of the workshops. Visitors can study more than 100 images taken in 51 […]
Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm, or groups of 10 or more with a reservation at other times. About the Exhibit: Missouri Humanities, in conjunction with the Smithsonian, are proud to present Crossroads: Change in Rural America. In 1900, about 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, By 2010, less than 18% of the U.S. […]
This video Installation by Valerie Wedel, an art professor at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, features enlarged, hand-painted copies of letters that are held in the archives of the State Historical Society of Missouri. The images have been artistically “aged” for effect, crumpled, torn, and scattered to represent controversies surrounding access to historical information. […]
Christmastime is magical in our German village, where holiday traditions date back centuries. Beginning with a traditional Lantern Parade just after Thanksgiving and ending with the annual ringing of the bell in the Clock Tower to usher in the New Year, Hermann has much to offer visitors of all ages.
Join Missouri Humanities for its final "Roots & Routes" Signature Series program of the year. Missouri Humanities is teaming up with the Missouri Folk Arts Program, University of Missouri-Columbia’s Budds […]
Join us from 5-7 pm on Thursday, November 30 for festive refreshments, gallery talks, music, activities, and a silent auction to launch the holiday season and celebrate Winston Churchill’s 149th birthday! Free admission is made possible by the Mid-Missouri Friends of America’s National Churchill Museum Board of Directors.
For centuries, the violin has been both a “people’s instrument” as well as a “palace” instrument that spans the globe. Whether called “violin” or “fiddle” (they are the same, just with differing customs of learning and performance), it continues to be enjoyed across many different traditions and communities. Howard Marshall, professor emeritus and former director […]
For centuries, the violin has been both a “people’s instrument” as well as a “palace” instrument that spans the globe. Whether called “violin” or “fiddle” (they are the same, just with differing customs of learning and performance), it continues to be enjoyed across many different traditions and communities. Howard Marshall, professor emeritus and former director […]
Dr. Amber Clifford from the University of Central Missouri will present the latest in industry standards for preserving a variety of textiles. She will do live demonstrations and explain how small organizations can still do quality preservation on a budget! It is a free workshop, but please RSVP to cchsmo@gmail.com.
Nineteen historic sites, museums and houses are joining together to present a splendid grand holiday house tour. For this one-day open house, each venue will be decorated in a festive flair representing 250 years of Saint Louis architecture and history. Whether austere or opulent, the settings will take you back in time to experience the […]
Christmastime in Hermann is fun for the whole family, whether you want to shop the German Christmas Markets, grab traditional treats at the German Bake Sale, or be inspired by the elaborate Christmas Tablescapes and holiday scenes at the Holiday House Tours, seasonal cheer abounds.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Historic Pharis Farm. Santa will be relaxing in the family room, while Mrs. Claus is busy making cookies to share.
Join us for the 5th Annual Holiday Open House. Shop for gifts at the Richard Bookstore and visit the booths of many local vendors and artisans while strolling through the festively decorated Center for Missouri Studies. Enjoy holiday carols from members of Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri's Columbia Chorale from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]
Join Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for A Spirited Holiday Past! President Grant’s home, White Haven will be decorated for the holiday season. Tour the home and create a holiday craft with your family. Confluence Chamber Orchestra will perform in the parlor and Suzanne Corbett will provide 19th century baking demonstrations in the historic […]
We hope you'll plan to join us on Sunday, December 3rd, for the annual Christmas in Bethel celebration. Free admission. FOOD • Fest Hall Restaurant - Serving Christmas smorgasbord of turkey and dressing, smoked sausage, etc. from 11am to 2pm. Enjoy cookies and drinking custard with your meal, or purchase separately. Also serving soup and […]
Come hear how George Washington Carver learned to listen to "The Great Creator" when he communed with God in the stillness of his early morning walks.
Ring in the holidays with some classic movie magic! Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of several beloved holiday classics. Check out the memorable performances and legacies of It’s A Wonderful Life, White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street and more. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start […]
Did you know that Missouri’s rocks record a sea that once covered central North America in the Carboniferous Period around 350 million years ago, which littered the sea floor with crinoids? Almost 300 million years later, the state dinosaur Hypsibema missouriensis roamed the earth after the sea dried up. About 12,000 years ago Mastodons grazed […]
Discover the baking traditions of Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas with Fr. Dominic, the “Bread Monk.” He will share the histories, cultures, and breads associated with these holidays. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 15 minutes before the start of the […]
Christmastime in Hermann is fun for the whole family, whether you want to shop the German Christmas Markets, grab traditional treats at the German Bake Sale, or be inspired by the elaborate Christmas Tablescapes and holiday scenes at the Holiday House Tours, seasonal cheer abounds.
The park staff and volunteers invite the public to celebrate the holidays with crafts, music, and refreshments. There will be readings of George Washington Carver's Christmas Letters, and selections of […]
Swedish Council of St. Louis presents its annual Sankta Lucia Festival at the Kirkwood Community Center Theater. It's a traditional Swedish Christmas with dancing, singing, elves, St. Lucia, and more. […]
Christmastime in Hermann is fun for the whole family, whether you want to shop the German Christmas Markets, grab traditional treats at the German Bake Sale, or be inspired by the elaborate Christmas Tablescapes and holiday scenes at the Holiday House Tours, seasonal cheer abounds.
Learn more about this and other challenges George Washington Carver faced in his pursuit of a formal education.
A new series of free programs will be held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The program series History on Elm launches January 10 with SHSMO Art Curator Joan Stack, who will present “Ten Missouri Works That Help Us Understand Our History.” Stack will provide […]
SHSMO executive director Gary Kremer connects the past to the present in his latest book as he ponders why history played out as it did over the course of two centuries since Missouri’s admittance to the Union. In the writing of what is much more than a survey history, Kremer, himself a fifth-generation Missourian, infuses […]
SHSMO executive director Gary Kremer connects the past to the present in his latest book as he ponders why history played out as it did over the course of two […]
December 15, 2023 Friday 9:30 am-8 pm Day Trip to Quaint Country Churches To Apple Creek churches we go! By motorcoach, join the Historic Sappington House sponsored tour of country churches adorned in Christmas finery as featured in AAA Explorer article "Chasing Steeples." Enjoy a home-style meal and treats and handmade crafts for sale. Cost […]
December 15 and 17, 2023 Friday and Sunday 5-8 pm Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House Walk through the cherished tradition of Christmas 1843 with Dance Discovery […]
The largest natural resource is the night sky. Come and learn about celestial navigation, star stories, and the effects of light pollution, including an outdoor constellation tour.
Learn more about how George Washington Carver mentored and influenced students at Tuskegee Institute and other youth who attended his lectures. Hear a reading of his 1922 letter of thanks […]
December 17, 2023 Sunday 5-8 pm Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House Walk through the cherished tradition of Christmas 1843 with Dance Discovery portraying the Fezziwig party […]
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9am to 6pm; Sundays: 1pm to 5pm About the Exhibit: Missouri Humanities, in conjunction with the Smithsonian, are proud to present Crossroads: Change in Rural America. In 1900, about 40% of Americans lived in rural areas, By 2010, less than 18% of the U.S. population lived in rural areas. In just […]
Stretching across more than 2.2 million acres, only a small fraction of visitors experience Yellowstone National Park during winter months, a time when nature's inhospitality is matched only by its […]
Stretching across more than 2.2 million acres, only a small fraction of visitors experience Yellowstone National Park during winter months, a time when nature's inhospitality is matched only by its […]
This locally produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver.
This locally produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver.
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