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Poet of the Rebellion: Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri

Missouri State Archives 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City

In recent years, the Deaf community has gained greater visibility in popular culture. The success of CODA (2021), starring Deaf actors Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin, along with Nyle DiMarco’s groundbreaking achievements as the first Deaf winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, showcase this shift. Yet, Deaf Americans have been […]

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Iron Riders: The Story of the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps

Missouri State Archives 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City

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 a U.S. Army experiment to determine the effectiveness of moving troops by bicycle. Dubbed “The Great Experiment” by national newspapers, the journey took 41 days […]

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Rediscovering the Trail of Tears in Missouri

Missouri State Archives 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City

What role did early Missourians play in the Cherokee removal story? Is it one of racism, indifference and greed? With Missouri Humanities funding and assistance from the Trail of Tears Association, William Ambrose and Chris Dunn assembled historical maps, recently discovered documents and contemporaneous government records to create a publicly available, evolving GIS model of […]

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