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Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World EXHIBITION
Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World EXHIBITION
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 […]
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square
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 […]
, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation
, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation
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 […]
Ardith Goodwin: The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From the Land of Ardithian
Ardith Goodwin: The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From the Land of Ardithian
Sponsored by Matt & Ashley McConnell. Ardith Goodwin’s much-anticipated book, Penwonderative, is the first in her ""Predictably Unpredictable"" series, set in the fantastical Land of Ardithian. This children’s fantasy tale is […]
Montminy Gallery Exhibit: Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd
Montminy Gallery Exhibit: Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd
Montminy Gallery opens the new year with a compelling, collaborative exhibit, Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd, which runs January 15 through February 22. These two well-known, […]
6 events,
Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites
Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites
The American Association for State and Local History is hosting a virtual summit this month about the environment and museums and historic sites. Join the summit to learn how to […]
6 events,
6 events,
The Agroforestry Symposium: Working Lands for Restoration & Harvest
The Agroforestry Symposium: Working Lands for Restoration & Harvest
On January 30th, 2025, the Center for Agroforestry will host the 16th Annual Agroforestry Symposium in-person and online. The full-day program features insightful and intersectional voices on the realities of […]
5 events,
6 events,
King’s Ball
King’s Ball
Come revel in the historic French tradition of the King’s Ball! Youngsters, spirited teenagers, and adults of all ages don French colonial costumes and crowd the floor to dance reels, […]
5 events,
6 events,
Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World EXHIBITION
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square
, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation
Ardith Goodwin: The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From the Land of Ardithian
Montminy Gallery Exhibit: Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd
More than Money: Being “Rich” During the Depression
More than Money: Being “Rich” During the Depression
Life magazine declared Sedalia, MO, the city second-hardest hit by the Great Depression in the entire United States. At the same time, community members such as Harry Waldman declared themselves […]
7 events,
Missouri Humanities Virtual Capacity Building Workshop
Missouri Humanities Virtual Capacity Building Workshop
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, […]
Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad
Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad
The public is invited to the Civil War Roundtable of St. Charles Missouri for a program on Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A small […]
5 events,
6 events,
every.single.one
every.single.one
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three […]
6 events,
every.single.one
every.single.one
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three […]
8 events,
Letters of Love: A Valentine’s Workshop
Letters of Love: A Valentine’s Workshop
Feb 8 | 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Step into a world of timeless romance and creativity at Letters of Love! Families are invited to explore 100-year-old love letters that share heartwarming […]
Hold On: A Story of Resilience in One Song
Hold On: A Story of Resilience in One Song
The song "Gospel Plow" or "Hold On" has been an African American folk standard for generations. While its exact age isn't known, "Gospel Plow" almost certainly originated among enslaved people […]
every.single.one
every.single.one
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three […]
7 events,
Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
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 […]
every.single.one
every.single.one
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three […]
5 events,
Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World EXHIBITION
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square
, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation
Ardith Goodwin: The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From the Land of Ardithian
Montminy Gallery Exhibit: Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd
5 events,
6 events,
From History to Action: Presidential Libraries and the Future of Civic Engagement
From History to Action: Presidential Libraries and the Future of Civic Engagement
Join us on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. for a thought-provoking panel discussion highlighting the vital role Presidential Libraries play in fostering democracy and civic engagement. More than historical […]
6 events,
Iron Riders: The Story of the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps
Iron Riders: The Story of the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps
In 1897, the all-Black 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps embarked on an epic ride of more than 1,900 miles from Fort Missoula, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri, as part of […]
5 events,
6 events,
Hike & Seek: Birds
Hike & Seek: Birds
Join a ranger on a birdwatching stroll to learn more about our feathered friends and contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count.
5 events,
5 events,
Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World EXHIBITION
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square
, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation
Ardith Goodwin: The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From the Land of Ardithian
Montminy Gallery Exhibit: Looking Back and Forth: Chris Teeter and Mike Sleadd
6 events,
The Gilded Table: Dining in Missouri
The Gilded Table: Dining in Missouri
The Gilded Age dining table highlighted social divides, showcasing opulence among the elite through elaborate settings, multi-course menus, and strict etiquette, emphasizing class distinctions. Also included a look at the […]
5 events,
8 events,
Coffee with Carver: GWC’s Agricultural Bulletins
Coffee with Carver: GWC’s Agricultural Bulletins
George Washington Carver created tasty, nutritious food and drink from ingredients that were readily available to farm families. He shared information and recipes through his agricultural bulletins. Join a ranger […]
Roots & Blues with Lady J Huston
Roots & Blues with Lady J Huston
Join Lady J Huston (trumpeter, vocalist, and genealogist) for a musical journey and tools to discover your family history. This multi-media, interactive event is especially designed to teach the evolution […]
Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad
Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad
During the Civil War, Archer Alexander would overhear Confederates planning on destroying a local railroad bridge, and heroically risk his life to inform the Union troops. When discovered, and the […]
5 events,
7 events,
Author Talk: St. Louis Civil War Sites and the Fight for Freedom with Peter Downs
Author Talk: St. Louis Civil War Sites and the Fight for Freedom with Peter Downs
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM for an enlightening Author Talk with Peter Downs as he explores the pivotal role St. Louis played in the fight […]
GKCBHSG Black History Month Program: An Inspirational Story of the Buffalo Soldiers
GKCBHSG Black History Month Program: An Inspirational Story of the Buffalo Soldiers
This month’s GKCBHSG Black History Month Program features Buffalo Soldier Historian, Mr. Jay M. Collins. Collins, a resident of California, is President of the Buffalo Soldier Mounted Calvary Unit (BSMCU) […]
4 events,
Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World EXHIBITION
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square
, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation
Ardith Goodwin: The Predictably Unpredictable Tales From the Land of Ardithian
6 events,
Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022 by Author LTC (ret) Tim Scherrer
Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022 by Author LTC (ret) Tim Scherrer
The presentation gives the background of Wooldridge, Missouri and it’s historic decline. The fire burned half the town in ninety minutes. I present audio recordings of the participants and some […]
The Beekeeper: a live screenplay reading at Talking Horse Theatre
The Beekeeper: a live screenplay reading at Talking Horse Theatre
The Beekeeper is a feature-length drama about three generations of families in rural, Missouri. Taking place within the confines of a summer afternoon, this evocative drama explores the ramifications of […]
4 events,
The Beekeeper: a live screenplay reading at Talking Horse Theatre
The Beekeeper: a live screenplay reading at Talking Horse Theatre
The Beekeeper is a feature-length drama about three generations of families in rural, Missouri. Taking place within the confines of a summer afternoon, this evocative drama explores the ramifications of […]

