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Space for Reflection
On a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River about a mile north of the town of Herculaneum lies the final resting place of Missouri’s fifth governor. Daniel Dunklin (1790- 1844) was born in South Carolina, but the pioneer spirit led him to journey west: first to Kentucky, next to Ste. Genevieve, and then to the lead belt in the vicinity of Potosi, where he pursued farming and mining interests. During the War of 1812 he joined the command of Gen. Henry Dodge in Missouri and Illinois territories.
Revisiting the King of Ragtime
Scott Joplin was the king of Ragtime, and John S. Stark proclaimed him so. Between them, a composer and his publisher, they had a major hand in the direction and sound of American music in the first decades of the twentieth century. Scott Joplin was born around 1867 to Jiles and Florence Joplin, a musical family in northeast Texas. He grew up in Texarkana and exhibited musical talent at an early age.
French Connection
By Caroline Dohack The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve will hold its 27th French Heritage Festival on June 8–9 in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The event celebrates the enduring influence of French culture on Ste. Genevieve and the surrounding region. Ste. Genevieve was founded by French Canadian colonists in 1735, making the town the first organized European settlement west of the Mississippi in what is now Missouri.
The Kansas City That Never Was
By Sandy Selby An arch in Kansas City? It could have happened. An Astrodome-inspired downtown stadium? That’s not a 2024 idea. If a particular development dream had come true, Kansas City International Airport patrons would have parked downtown and taken buses and monorail trails to the airport on a dedicated trafficway that was closed to all other vehicles.
Stephens College Fashion: A Retrospective
By Madison Marlow Step into a time capsule and journey back almost ninety years, where the seeds of style were sown at Stephens College, igniting a legacy that continues to dazzle and inspire. Looking back on decades of fashion excellence, it is a reminder of the rich history and impact this institution has had on the world of fashion education and the budding professionals produced here.
Like a Bird on a Beam: Meet Missouri’s Wing Walkers
By Ron Soodalter There is a line in the wildly popular early 20th-century song, “Come Josephine, in my Flying Machine” that goes, “Balance yourself like a bird on a beam.” Beginning around the time of World War I, that is precisely what aviators and aviatrixes did for the breathtaking amusement of the crowds at America’s state and local fairs, circuses, and celebrations.
Civil War History at the Battle of Carthage State Historic Site.
IN A STATE WITH A FAIRLY HIGH PERCENTAGE of families whose ancestors weathered the Civil War in Missouri and whose descendants still live here, the legacy of that conflict is an ever-present aspect of the family lineage. And for newcomers or even visitors, the lingering perception of those times may still fascinate today.
Symposium Sheds Light on Relationship Between Germans and African Americans
By Sandy Selby Come to Jefferson City this Saturday to hear a story that even seasoned Missouri historians may not have heard. In the “Symposium on Shared History of Germans and African Americans,” Hermann’s Deutschheim Verein, an association dedicated to the preservation of Missouri’s German Heritage, and Jefferson City’s Lincoln University will team up to explore the interesting relationship between two important groups in Missouri’s history.
Top 10 Women Who Changed Missouri
Produced by Lauren Hughes | Biographies by Nicole Heisick What a monumental task!. We knew it would be difficult to winnow our 95 nominations to the top 10. Our own staff cut down to about 30, and then we invited a special group of women who today lead the way in their own respective fields: artists, business owners, educators, a lawyer, a senator, and even a state forester. Together, these indus- try leaders pared down to the top 10 who influenced our state.
Be “Lead” On A Free Mine Museum Tour!
Come explore the history of mining in the Show-Me state – and see the processing plant of the former St. Joe Lead Co. – in the heart of the Old Lead Belt at Missouri Mines State Historic Site in Park Hills. Join staff for a free Old Mine Open House on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, from 9 AM until 5 PM. The mine’s former powerhouse has been turned into a museum that traces the area’s mining history, displays actual machinery from the mines, and houses one of the Midwest’s finest mineral collections.
Explore Missouri Life’s inaugural year, 1973.
REMEMBER WHEN…? Space station Skylab launched into orbit May 1973 from Cape Kennedy, Florida. It was destroyed returning to Earth six years later. MISSOURI LIFE magazine arrived on newsstands in 1973, an important year in the annals of history.
You’ll Wanna Flag This Event!
By Peg Cameron Gill Every month, The Stars & Stripes National Museum and Library in Bloomfield holds a special Kids Day at the Museum, sponsored by Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland. August’s Kids Day at the Museum is “Design Your Own Flag,” on Saturday, August 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is a drop-in event that’s free to the public. Most of us know the story of Betsy Ross and the American flag, but there’s so much more to learn about flags and their significance.
Missouri History Today March 28, 1850: Kansas City is incorporated as a city.
The largest city in the state of Missouri had modest beginnings but grew into a major metro area, thanks to its location at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. The city’s convenient location had a major impact on westward migration during America’s early years, while also helping the city become a major transportation hub.
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