Events in Mid-Missouri Columbia, MO USA
Tells the story of the young men from Missouri who were among the earliest graduates of West Point, following the Louisiana Purchase. James (Jim) Baker dedicated over 40 years to the preservation and interpretation of the unique French buildings and historic sites in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Baker had cameo appearances in the movie “Under These …
Break out your white gloves and fancy hats for an old-fashioned tea party to celebrate Mothers! Enjoy sipping specialty teas and snacking on tea party themed foods while listening to Historic Sity staff speak on the history of Mother's Day and life as a Missouri mother in years gone by. After refreshments-indulge in a game …
For 12 days in April 1933, Clyde, Buck and Blanche Barrow, Bonnie Parker and W.D. Jones hid out in a two-story garage apartment in Joplin, Missouri. On April 13, their tranquil hideout became the scene of a deadly shootout. Though the Borrow gang escaped, discoveries in the apartment eventually helped lead to the gang's demise. …
Like much of the country, Missouri has an extensive history of Motorcycle Clubs. While some clubs have varying encounters with the law, a good number of today's groups work hand in hand with local charities and are notable members of the community. However, this has not always been the case. Join Chief Museum Interpreter Carrie …
Spend an evening with professor Samuel S. Cohen as he reflects on the rich variety of Missouri writers and the stories they tell about our state. Reading their work, we can hear them telling a composite, complicated, sometimes self-contradicting story, one that can help us think about where we are today as a state and …
The fortunes of Jefferson Landing and its residents have risen and fallen more often than the floodwaters of the Missouri River. Join Missouri State Museum Director, Tiffany Patterson, as she explores some of the untold stories of the seedier side of the Landing and surrounding blocks.
Joining forces in their second book, Nancy Arnold Thompson and Michelle Brooks combine their talents of genealogy and storytelling to bring to life the individuals buried under the uniform white markers at the Jefferson City National Cemetery. In These Honored Dead, readers will learn about hundreds of men and women who served their country from …
Rural areas were often ignored by national and eastern women's suffrage organizations, but women's suffrage groups in the Midwest learned by the late 19th century that these areas must also be targeted to win the hearts and minds of the electorate. In this program, historian Elyssa Ford will share how rural women in Missouri played an important …
Landing After Hours: Missouri during the Civil War: A Citizen's Perspective. Date: October 1st, 2025 7 p.m. In person and on Facebook Live on the Missouri State Museum Facebook Page The Civil War was not a distant battleground for Missourians. Citizens experienced martial law, loyalty oaths, military districting, and gorilla warfare firsthand. Joe Amsden, interpretive …
Backyard Movie: Monsters, Inc. (2001) Oct. 18, 2025 7p.m. Bundle up your kids, bring some chairs, blankets and snacks and come to Jefferson Landing's Backyard Movie Night. We'll be watching Monsters, Inc. featuring Missouri's own John Goodman as the voice of Sulley! In case of rain or inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.
We're bringing back Missouri's own Vincent Price for the 2025 Backyard Movie series. Last year's attendees requested "House of Wax" and we heard you! Fill your thermos with hot cocoa, bring a lawn chair and blanket and enjoy the show! In case of rain or inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled.
Missouri has long stood at the crossroads of innovation, where rivers, rails, roads, and rockets have shaped both our local lives and national history. From the early steamboats that once churned up the Missouri River to lending a helping hand for spacecraft’s built in St. Louis, transportation has been a powerful force in the state’s …
Missouri has long stood at the crossroads of innovation, where rivers, rails, roads, and rockets have shaped both our local lives and national history. From the early steamboats that once churned up the Missouri River to lending a helping hand for spacecraft’s built in St. Louis, transportation has been a powerful force in the state’s development. …
In the winter of 1818, Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and his partner set out to explore the Ozarks. This geologist and cartographer, kept a detailed journal of observations of plants and forests, limestone cliffs, prairies and oak savannahs that define this unique region. The publication of his notes and observations continue to inform historians and natural …
Humans have been fascinated by salt since ancient times. The Greeks regarded it as a divine substance, and throughout history, it has been linked to fertility, longevity, loyalty, and protection. Salt is essential for cell function and is found in almost every part of the human body. To survive and thrive, civilizations have always sought …