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 […]

This workshop will introduce participants to the Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal created by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). This comprehensive search platform is designed to help family historians and genealogists search for their ancestors, and to assist scholars and students in researching various topics found in over 1.7 million […]

Experience the beauty of Hermann with local and regional artists exhibiting their dynamic works and live demos in many locations throughout town on the First Fridays of April, May, September, and October. Local and regional artists display their art on First, Schiller, Fourth, and Market streets in downtown Hermann. This is a family-friendly event with […]

Join Missouri Humanities on Saturday, September 7th, at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library in Bloomfield, Missouri, for a unique and inspiring workshop where we will draw writing inspiration from the museum’s exhibits and artifacts. This FREE workshop offers veterans, retired and active military, and military-connected family members an opportunity to engage with […]

This workshop will help genealogy researchers learn more about discovering Black family history. Specialists from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Family History Center and workshop attendees will review a variety of research methods, record types, and case studies in order to enhance basic genealogy research skills.

This thought-provoking film explores the intersection of religion and culture in African American history, providing a deeper understanding of the role of faith in shaping the African American experience and its impact on our world today. The panel discussion below took place after a recent screening in NMAAHC's Oprah Winfrey Theater and features Teddy Reeves […]