by [email protected] | Jul 29, 2026 | History, News, Show Me Today, Transportation
Missouri railroading buffs turned out in droves to see Union Pacific’s historic “Big Boy” engine. The engine is just part of a rich railroading history in the Show Me State. State Historical Society of Missouri’s Executive Director Joel Rhodes, author of the book “A...
by [email protected] | Jul 25, 2026 | History, News, Show Me Today
If you think comic conventions are a modern phenomenon, think again. Long before Comic-Con became a household name, thousands of Star Trek fans were making pilgrimages to St. Louis for one of the nation’s premier fan conventions. The State Historical Society of...
by [email protected] | Jun 26, 2026 | News, Show Me Today
The Vietnam War left a lasting impact far beyond Southeast Asia. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Hmong people, an ethnic group that fought alongside American forces during what became known as the “Secret War” in Laos. After the war, many...
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by [email protected] | Apr 10, 2026 | Military, News, Show Me Today
At the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia, there is a free exhibition featuring U.S. military war uniforms and art created from and about them. Missourian veterans shared their uniforms and their stories so that students could learn from and interpret...
by [email protected] | Nov 20, 2025 | History, News, Show Me Today
If you have ever cruised down Route 66, you know it’s more than just a highway—it’s a piece of Americana. As the Mother Road turns 100, Missouri is helping lead the celebration. The State Historical Society of Missouri has teamed up with the National Trust for...
