Art historian Matthew Knox Averett, Ph.D., will be giving the African American Experience in Missouri lecture at the State Historical Society of Missouri, 605 Elm St., Columbia, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. The presentation is titled “Where Frankie Met Johnny: Targee Street and the Making of Black St. Louis

Organizers of the 69th Annual Missouri Conference on History is asking for proposals for papers, panels, and posters in all fields of history, including public history and historic preservation. The conference, to be held in St. Louis, is particularly interested in proposals for complete

History comes alive over the lunch hour this fall as the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) presents a new season of History on Elm, a free monthly program series exploring the people, places, events, art and stories that have shaped Missouri and the nation. 

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The State Historical Society of Missouri will host the world premiere of The Trail State, a new documentary film that examines how Missouri has taken a leadership role in trail-making, bringing communities together and creating accessibility throughout the state for the public to enjoy its