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Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World (May 3, 2024 – March 31, 2025) at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden focuses on the complex story of one of the world’s most important crop plants, maize (Zea mays), which is used by billions of people every day, for food, for […]
A series of six exhibitions and presentations, curated and implemented by Dr. Billie Follensbee, Museum Studies Program Coordinator, exploring the history and culture of the Ozarks October 2024-September 2025 at the Park Central Library Branch, Springfield, MO. This exhibition series is supported by a Missouri Humanities Council Major Grant. This exhibition and presentation series features […]
The State Historical Society of Missouri invites the public to visit a new exhibition, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation, open now through March 29, 2025, at the SHSMO Art Gallery located in the Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia. A public reception featuring the exhibit’s curator Joan Stack and photographer Noppadol […]
Join The Griot Museum of Black History to celebrate Sister Cities St. Louis Missouri and Saint-Louis, Senegal with the intercultural exhibition, Terang’Art II – A Celebration of Art and Hospitality. The culmination of 30 years of fellowship and education between the two regions, Terang’Art II features 20 contemporary artists from St. Louis and Senegal. The […]
Join Webster Groves Presbyterian Church for a panel discussion among faith leaders about finding hope in these turbulent times at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 30 at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves. Find more information at WGPC.org
This exhibit will be on display in the Freeman Health System Main Gallery. Spiva’s annual showcase of members’ work is celebrating 77 years! One of Spiva’s original exhibits, the work is a proclamation of our members’ hearts, minds, skills, and passions. Spiva’s members present their best work in this annual showcase of regional talent. 100+ […]
FREE: Reenactors, Displays, Historical Vehicles, Book Signings, Weapons As a subset of this event, Jim Baker, in cooperation with the Museum, the Cole County 250th Anniversary Committee, the Christopher Casey Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and Missouri Humanities will have a Revolutionary War Weapons Display.
George Washington Carver called himself a trailblazer but he wasn’t the only one. Talk with a park ranger and explore contributions made by African American trailblazers and discover their pioneering achievements.
A lecture and powerpoint that explores Ulysses Grant's first steps in the conquest of the Mississippi Valley. Subjects include Grant's first battle of the Civil War (that took place in Mississippi County, Missouri) and the first ironclad warship to come under enemy fire on this continent.
FREE: Reenactors, Displays, Historical Vehicles, Book Signings, Weapons As a subset of this event, Jim Baker, in cooperation with the Museum, the Cole County 250th Anniversary Committee, the Christopher Casey Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and Missouri Humanities will have a Revolutionary War Weapons Display.
George Washington Carver called himself a trailblazer but he wasn’t the only one. Talk with a park ranger and explore contributions made by African American trailblazers and discover their pioneering achievements.
Missouri Humanities is hosting a series of free virtual capacity building workshops designed to empower organizations and communities across Missouri. These workshops, held on the first Tuesday of each month, cover crucial topics such as documenting impact (September 3), fundraising (October 1), corporate relationship building (November 5), and exhibit development (December 3). By participating, attendees […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, please join us on November 9 at 1 p.m. in the visitor center for Native American storytelling. Cherokee storyteller Greg Bilby will share stories of Cherokee history and heritage.
Missouri Speaker's Bureau speaker Steve Wiegenstein will present "Missouri's Utopian Communities" to the annual banquet of the Adair County Historical Society.
November 14, 2024 – January 4, 2025 A group exhibit with a variety of art available and ready for holiday gift giving! Featuring a wonderful selection of unique artworks all your holiday needs! Purchases go home with you-no waiting! There is truly something for everyone on your list at our 3rd Annual Holiday Show. You […]
Presenter: Alton Chung Nationally recognized storyteller Alton Chung will lead a series of experiential exercises using your voice, body, gestures & facial expressions to create memorable characters to help make your stories come alive. This program is presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Storytelling Festival. Registration required. St. Louis County Library is hosting the […]
Historian and author Michael Dickey will present an overview of the history of the Missouria native nation from whom the Missouri River and our state got its name. French and Spanish documents, archaeological data and oral traditions of the Otoe-Missouria people and neighboring tribes will be utilized to form a picture of their material culture […]
The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will host its annual membership recruitment meeting and program at the Black Archives of Mid-America. Remembering Veterans Day celebrated on Monday, November 11, 2024, our November meeting will allow us to learn about The Salus Populi Project founded to bring attention to the experiences of African American […]
Winner of 80 Moth storytelling slams, Nestor Gomez, will share his insights on how to write & tell an engaging story. Learn his successful formula on how to mine for stories, the different ways a story can be structured & how to get to the heart of your story in this workshop. This program is […]
Food has the power to connect us to others, to provide comfort, and to evoke memories. As an older woman, Julia Dent Grant recalled in her memoirs, specific dishes that enslaved Mary Robinson prepared for the Dent family at White Haven. Bring some of your stories and memories of food to share as we discuss […]
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