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Celebrate Armed Forces Days with a Tour of Military Museums
After a long winter and April showers, flowers are nice … but I’m declaring May the official visit-a-military-museum month. After all, Armed Forces Day is May 20 and we have fantastic museums around...
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Site Commemorates African-American Soldiers’ Civil War Service
Harper’s Weekly ran an illustration of the Battle of Island Mound in 1863. A plot of rolling prairie near Butler on the Kansas border is Missouri’s newest state-park facility, serving as a monument to...
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Memories and Mysteries Revealed in the 1940 Census
This screenshot shows the 1940 Census website. If you ask genealogists how they became interested in family history research, many will cite specific childhood memories. Others will point to hints of...
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Madison County, Missouri – Where Past and Present Meet
Whitewater races take place near Millstream Gardens Conservation Area in Madison County. If you’re looking for things to do in Missouri, visit Madison County. Located in the Saint Francois Mountains,...
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There’s sugar in them there trees . . .
Conservation Naturalist Terri Eggers shows off a block of hard maple sugar as sap boils in copper kettles. The days are already shorter. The air is acquiring a sharper bite. It’s hard to imagine the...
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History Nerd?
Go ahead, call me a history nerd. It’s okay, I often refer to myself that way. You see, I have a real love for history. Yes, I do possess an ability to recall names and dates, but mostly I think about...
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Celebrate Truman’s Birthday in Missouri
It’s about 1,100 miles from Lamar, Missouri, to Washington, D.C., and he no doubt would have enjoyed the walk. But Harry S. Truman’s path to the White House wasn’t that direct. Before becoming...
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Mardi Gras 2017 Celebrations in the Show-Me State
The name is French, the origins Roman, the slogan Cajun and the color scheme Russian. What else would you expect from a wild and crazy event like Mardi Gras? New Orleans and Mardi Gras may seem to be...
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What To Do Before and After a Blues Game
You’re coming to Missouri and hope to catch the blues. ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 25: A general view of the Scottrade Center during an NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames on...
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Wine Barrels: A Long History and a Bright Future
Barrels are probably one of the first things that come to mind when you think about wine. They have become an archetypal symbol of wine over the years, but their use started accidentally. For thousands...
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Historic Saint Charles: Magical Christmas Traditions
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to turn, Main Street Saint Charles transforms from a bustling shopping district to a holiday wonderland. From the twinkling lights to the fresh pine roping...
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Discover Historic Missouri Wine Country in St. Charles County
A Wine Country Getaway is Closer Than You Think! Photo provided by the Greater St. Charles CVB. Go Glamping! Klondike Park in Augusta has 250 acres of scenic property. Once the site of an old silica...
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A New Attraction to Visit While Celebrating Oktoberfest in Hermann
Visitors to Oktoberfest in Hermann during the first four weekends in October will have a new site to visit, the 200-acre Hermann Farm and Museum on the east side of town. The farm, which opened in...
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Everyone Should Come to Missouri for Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Day 2016 in Waynesville, Missouri, is shaping up to be the most exciting family friendly festival in Central Missouri. The 36-year-old event is returning to its roots; activities are...
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National Churchill Museum: Something for All Ages This Summer
So summer is here and you want to find outings of interest to family members of various ages. One excellent spot is the National Churchill Museum in Fulton (located 90 minutes from St. Louis, just 10...
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Summer Road Trips: All Things Harry S. Truman
If this presidential election has you confounded by candidates and dumbfounded by debates, make the logical choice by picking Harry Truman in 2016. Okay. You’re right. Truman isn’t going to appear on...
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Take a Walk Through Historic Boonville
Just off of 1-70, 20 minutes west of Columbia, the town of Boonville is nestled beside the Missouri River. Boonville’s history runs as deep as the river, with hundreds of National Historic sites within...
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‘Tis the Season for a Weston Candlelight Home Tour
For those who love history, creativity and the joy of Christmas, there is a quaint 175 year-old town set amongst the beautiful countryside north of Kansas City, where the Holiday Season is brought to...
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History Lessons at Lincoln University
Take time to learn an important history lesson at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. On a few previous occasions, I’ve written about my love and fascination with history. Well, here’s another story....
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Enjoy Fall Fun in Sikeston
The Cotton Ramble is a great way to experience historic Sikeston and southeast Missouri. Are you looking for a convenient location that promises a week-end of fun-filled activities? Look no farther...
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