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Capturing Missouri’s 57th governor: Artist discusses portrait of Gov. Parson (LISTEN)
A newly-unveiled portrait of Governor Mike Parson is now featured in Missouri’s new Hall of...
Missouri Life Magazine Maps Out the Mother Road (LISTEN)
Missouri Life Magazine has created a comprehensive guide for exploring the iconic Historic Route...
Monument dedicated to Missouri War of 1812 vets one step closer to completion (LISTEN)
The foundation for the Fort Mason monument in northeast Missouri’s Saverton has been completed...
Portrait of a governor: Painting unveiled of outgoing Missouri Gov. Parson
A new exhibit on the first floor of the state Capitol honors Missouri’s 57 governors and six...
Political history maker inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians
In the roughly 200 years of Missouri being a state, only one person has ever held the offices of...
Visit Missouri’s largest paranormal site on Nov. 16: “There’s a heaviness to the place” (LISTEN)
The Emmaus Village is the largest paranormal site in Missouri. Franki Cambeletta, co-founder of...
Kremer to retire from Missouri Historical Society, reflects on past 21 years (LISTEN)
According to US Senator Roy Blunt, Gary Kremer has become the unofficial state historian in the...
Fifth dino dig results in large triceratops finding by Missouri researchers
Missouri researchers have uncovered what’s reported to be the most intact dinosaur in the world....
Oldest record store in America still spinning in Kirksville (LISTEN)
In 1897, Edwin Rinehart opened a record store in Kirksville, Mo. It still stands today thanks to...
History of St. Louis in 40 Maps offers a different angle in tracking the past (LISTEN)
A historian in St. Louis has presented a different view of the city’s past: Told through maps. We...
A UMKC researcher uses technology of today to digitize and preserve ancient medieval texts (LISTEN)
A UMKC researcher is embarking on a project to preserve the ancient medieval texts of nuns for...
Show Me State Air Show this weekend to honor 80th anniversary of D-Day
An air show this weekend in Jefferson City will honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion...
Show Me State Air Show to honor 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion (LISTEN)
An air show this weekend in Jefferson City will honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion...
Missouri school districts can teach elective courses on the Christian Bible
Over a year has passed since a new law took effect that allows school districts and public charter...
Stained glass window at Missouri Capitol being restored
A large, century-old stained-glass window removed from the Missouri Capitol Rotunda nearly two...
Hannibal museum features the real people behind Huckleberry Finn and Life on the Mississippi (LISTEN)
Mark Twain’s story of Huckleberry Finn, and his friend Jim, is based on true people and places in...
Truman Library sheds light on the “UP SET!” of the 20th century (LISTEN)
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in Independence has a new exhibition...
St. Louis Archdiocese accused of “covering up” decades of abuse
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is being sued by roughly sixty victims, for allegedly covering up and...
State Historical Society Showcases “a pivotal state in the evolution of baseball”(LISTEN)
Did you know the term raincheck comes from the St. Louis Cardinals? How about the Missouri...
Missouri Capital City to ring in Independence Day with ‘Salute to America’ celebration
Missouri’s Capital City is getting ready to ring in the red, white, and blue with the 2024 Salute...
‘Gateway to Pride’ exhibit uncovers St. Louis’ storied LGBTQ history
St. Louis’ Missouri History Museum has opened a new exhibit to celebrate the city’s LGBTQ history...
Springfield is showcasing iconic lodgings along Route 66 for new history exhibit (LISTEN)
Springfield’s History Museum on the Square has launched a new Route 66 exhibit called “Checking...
Springfield museum showcases iconic lodgings along Route 66 for new exhibit
A new exhibit celebrating Route 66 is now open in Springfield. “Checking In” takes a look at the...
St. Louis woman traces her ancestral slave roots through central Missouri
From ancestral discoveries to creating awareness to seeking post-conviction relief, one St. Louis...
Pony Express Re-Ride underway
The Pony Express rides again! Three riders on horseback set off from northwest Missouri’s St....
Church in Fulton has 800 years of history in London. How did it end up in Missouri – and why? (LISTEN)
A historic church is the centerpiece of America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton. Originally...
Sen. Schmitt travels to France for D-Day 80th anniversary
It was 80 years ago today, June 6th, 1944, when American, British, and Canadian troops landed on...
From ancestral discoveries to creating awareness to seeking post-conviction relief – the story of Celia, a slave (LISTEN)
For several years, a St. Louis woman has been working to raise awareness about racism and slavery...
A piece of USS Missouri restored after 14 years (LISTEN)
The historic battleship U-S-S Missouri sits in Pearl Harbor, as a memorial to the end of WWII in...