This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Katy Trail State Park, a popular recreation trail that stretches along the Missouri River from Machens in St. Charles County to Clinton in Henry County. The first section of the rails-to-trails corridor opened in Rocheport in 1990. Today, the 240 miles of trail traverses some of the […]

We do not need more good neighbors. Instead, we need engaged neighbors! By making this change, and moving against the tide of our culture of isolation and loneliness – you will see the difference it makes in your life, neighborhood and community. This introduction to the engaged neighbor principles is perfect for anyone wanting to […]

Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm for Prairie Day. This event is free of charge and includes exhibitors, live musical performances, guided tours, activities for kids, and more!

Take a guided trolley ride and hear some of Lexington's Untold Stories of the Battle of the Hemp Bales. Period character actors will join you at various stops and share their story with you, as you ride through this historical community. The trolley runs at 1, 2, and 3 pm and are handicapped accessible. Tickets […]

Raymond Tucker was one of the most consequential mayors St. Louis ever experienced. In the dynamic postwar era of urban renewal and mass suburbanization, St. Louis voters elected this civil engineer to be mayor. Tucker, a son of Carondelet, led the effort to replace worn-out urban infrastructure with modern interstates and modern housing. In addition […]

The Jefferson City Community Center is proud to host a young, Mid-Missouri author, who will read his book dealing with grief at 7 p.m. Friday, September 19, at the historic Duke Diggs Community Room, 608 E. Dunklin St. Truman Hall, a student in Columbia, will share his journey of self-discovery, offering relatable insights and different […]

Join us on Saturday, September 20 for the annual John Y. Simon Day Lecture, delivered by NPS Historian and Curator Nick Sacco. Nick will examine the lives of Ulysses and Julia Grant within the context of their families, highlighting letters, personal recollections, and other contemporary observations to shed light on this aspect of their lives. […]

Explore a selection of hidden histories of St. Louis, an engaging program dedicated to uncovering the untold stories behind the city’s most iconic landmarks. Delve into the lesser-known tales of people, places, and events that have shaped St. Louis in surprising and remarkable ways.

200 acres of rolling hills, demonstrations of farm life, and beautifully restored historic sites - there's lots to look forward to at the 3rd annual Hermann Farm Heritage Festival! See demonstrations of traditional crafts unique to the lifestyle of homesteaders in the 1800s; enjoy live music being played at various locations on the Farm; or […]

From Bethel in the north to Carthage in the south, nineteenth-century Missouri was home to a number of intentional communities designed to achieve an ideal social order, a planned alternative to the ordinary modes of life. This presentation describes Missouri’s well-known and little-known utopias, both religious and secular, and includes biographical sketches and anecdotes about […]

Post Dispatch Weatherbird cartoonist, Dan Martin discusses 19th century political cartoons about Grant, highlighting the work of Thomas Nast (pro-Grant) and Joseph Keppler, who has a St. Louis connection, and was anti-Grant. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.