Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
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Our Cultural Heritage Services program supports museums, historical societies, and other heritage organizations across the state through workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
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At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, giving back matters. Through our 12 Months of Giving initiative, we’re donating $3,000 each month in 2026 to local nonprofits making a difference. We invite you to nominate a local nonprofit meaningful to you using the form on our event page. Monthly recipients will be announced on our website […]
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New Short Term Exhibit from April 1-28, 2026: Echoes of Blackness by Dawn Tree Dawn Tree is a abstract surrealist artist, journalist, and author. Founder of Underground Tree Studios, she creates vibrant works on wood and textiles, blending heritage with social justice to bridge history and activism.
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How do small changes alter how we see a place? In this interactive program, participants will explore altered historical images of St. Louis—from photographs and paintings to maps and newspaper clippings—and try to “spot the difference.” Each image holds a story, and once the difference is revealed, we’ll dive into a conversation about what the […]
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In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the stories and images of the Mother Road to life across Missouri. The Exhibit includes two stops in the state kicking off in Springfield, Missouri from April 30–May 2 followed by Cuba, […]
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Celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by exploring Missouri’s stories right where they happened at the Wornall/Majors House Museums. This six-part series of free, drop-in programs invites you to wander, engage, and chat your way through hands-on history experiences. Drop-In History: Reconstruction in Missouri arrives April 30. Delve into this less-talked-about era, marked by tense […]
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4 events,The 45th Annual Mushroom Festival in Richmond, MO, takes place from May 1, to May 2, 2026, featuring a variety of activities, food vendors, and contests celebrating mushrooms. Food and Vendors: Attendees can enjoy a wide range of food options, including mushroom-themed dishes from various food trucks, such as mushroom burgers and fried mushrooms. There […]
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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 […]
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Kansas City Metro area and beyond—mark your calendars for the 100th anniversary of our iconic Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Join us on the historic Westside, where it all began in 1926, for an unforgettable celebration on the evening of May 1 and all day on May 2. Free admission. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or […]
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7 events,First Saturdays at Keystone: Arts, Culture & Creative Entrepreneurship
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The Jasper County Cemetery Preservation Society (JCCPS) is excited to host the inaugural Stone by Stone: Community Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Webb City Cemetery on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This FREE community event is designed to 1) promote respectful stewardship of historic and active-burial cemeteries and 2) support the mission to protect and preserve the […]
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Kansas City Metro area and beyond—mark your calendars for the 100th anniversary of our iconic Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Join us on the historic Westside, where it all began in 1926, for an unforgettable celebration on the evening of May 1 and all day on May 2. Free admission. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or […]
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Meet Me in St. Louis Book Tour📚 Join author Francene Mary Diane Hill as she returns to St. Louis to celebrate the legacy of her mother in Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos: The Life, Love, and Business Success of Kermit B. Hill. • This special event celebrates Tiny Tot Nursery School's alumni, staff, family, […]
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4 events,In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the stories and images of the Mother Road to life across Missouri. The Exhibit includes a stop in Cuba, Missouri from May 3–Sept. 14, 2026. All events are free and family-friendly. The […]
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Julia Dent Grant was extremely active during the Civil War, spending most of the war traveling the country, including visits to her father at White Haven, the Grants’ home in Galena, and even time at the front with Ulysses. Park Guide Jared Clark follows Julia through the war years and her efforts to keep White […]
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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. All concerts are free […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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An overview of the candy makers and the candy they made and sold in Missouri. |
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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 […]
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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. This 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 […]
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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. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
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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 […]
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W.O.V.E. Academy: Weaving a Legacy of Excellence Join Women of Virtue Emerging (W.O.V.E.) for a transformative 8-week journey designed to strengthen the fabric of our community. Through the lens of the humanities, we explore the "Four Pillars of Excellence"—Self-Worth, Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Financial Literacy. This series invites participants to dive into their personal narratives, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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2 events,Music, programs, dancing, living history encampments are all part of the full day's activities at the French Heritage Festival in Ste. Genevieve, MIssouri. Historic houses, food, and entertainment are all available for visitors, in addition to a visit from the Marquis de LaFayette. |
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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. […]
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Dr. Richard Faulkner will present a program on George Washington & the Whiskey Rebellion for Platte County Historical Society at 6 p.m. in Platte City at the First Christian Church at 708 3rd Street, across from the Ben Ferrel Platte Co. Museum which is owned and operated by the historical society. This event coincides with […]
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Join us for a two-hour gathering hosted in partnership with the Black Genome Project (BGP). This special event creates a unique space for conversation and reflection at the intersection of genetics, ancestry, culture, art, and health. The evening will include short artist talks, a moderated panel conversation, and audience Q&A. Panelists will include members of […]
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John Marszalek and David Nolen will discuss their latest publication, “The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The Complete Annotated Edition”. This edition is a Harvard University Press publication edited by MSU’s John F. Marszalek with Louie P. Gallo and David S. Nolen. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
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