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The Great Flood Exhibition
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 […]
Murals of Neosho Guide and Descriptive Audio Tour
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 […]
Jesse James Augmented Reality Adventure
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 […]
Small Towns, Big Stories Exhibition
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 […]
Crossroads: Change in Rural America at Crane
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 […]
Resurrection
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 in Historic Hermann
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.
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Music of the Underground Railroad
Music of the Underground Railroad
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 […]
10 events,
A Holiday Evening at America’s National Churchill Museum
A Holiday Evening at America’s National Churchill Museum
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 […]
Keep It Old-Time: Fiddle Music in Missouri from the 1960s Folk Music Revival to the Present
Keep It Old-Time: Fiddle Music in Missouri from the 1960s Folk Music Revival to the Present
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 […]
Keep It Old-Time: Fiddle Music in Missouri from the 1960s Folk Music Revival to the Present
Keep It Old-Time: Fiddle Music in Missouri from the 1960s Folk Music Revival to the Present
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 […]
7 events,
Textile Preservation Workshop
Textile Preservation Workshop
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.
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Historic Saint Louis presents “A Spirited Holiday Past”
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 Historic Hermann
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
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Historic Pharis Farm
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.
Holiday Open House At The Center For Missouri Studies
Holiday Open House At The Center For Missouri Studies
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. […]
Holiday Event: “A Spirited Holiday Past”
Holiday Event: “A Spirited Holiday Past”
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 […]
9 events,
Christmas in Bethel
Christmas in Bethel
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 […]
George Washington Carver: A Man of Great Faith
George Washington Carver: A Man of Great Faith
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.
7 events,
A Classic Hollywood Christmas (Zoom)
A Classic Hollywood Christmas (Zoom)
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 […]
7 events,
Landing After Hours: What our Rocks Carry – How Fossils Inform our Past, Present, & Future
Landing After Hours: What our Rocks Carry – How Fossils Inform our Past, Present, & Future
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 […]
7 events,
Baking your way through the Holidays (Zoom)
Baking your way through the Holidays (Zoom)
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 […]
9 events,
Christmastime in Historic Hermann
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.
Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House
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 from the Missouri Slave Narratives.
Swedish Council St. Lucia Festival
Swedish Council St. Lucia Festival
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. The Swedish Butik (boutique) will open at 2:00 pm. The narrated performance with traditional Swedish Christmas songs, dancing, Swedish elves, and Jul Tomte (Santa) begins […]
8 events,
Christmastime in Historic Hermann
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.
Struggle for an Education
Struggle for an Education
Learn more about this and other challenges George Washington Carver faced in his pursuit of a formal education.
10 events,
History on Elm
History on Elm
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 […]
This Place of Promise: A Historian’s Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History
This Place of Promise: A Historian’s Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History
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 […]
This Place of Promise: A Historian’s Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History
This Place of Promise: A Historian’s Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History
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 […]
7 events,
Day Trip to Quaint Country Churches
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 […]
Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House
Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House
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 portraying the Fezziwig party and the Cratchit family singers as Anne Williams presents dramatic recitations. Ticket price includes tea and scones in The Barn restaurant, […]
6 events,
Night Sky Program
Night Sky Program
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.
7 events,
Encouraging the Next Generation
Encouraging the Next Generation
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 for a Christmas gift from the senior class.
Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House
Scenes from “A Christmas Carol” at Historic Sappington House
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 and the Cratchit family singers as Anne Williams presents dramatic recitations. Ticket price includes tea and scones in The Barn restaurant, a gingerbread house display […]
6 events,
Crossroads: Change in Rural America at Knob Noster
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. […]
7 events,
Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
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 […]
7 events,
Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
Film: Christmas in Yellowstone
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 […]
7 events,
Film: Seeds of Success
Film: Seeds of Success
This locally produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver.
7 events,
Film: Seeds of Success
Film: Seeds of Success
This locally produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver.
