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Latest News & Announcements

Missouri Conference on History Call for Papers Deadline Extended

November 29, 2021

Paper and panel proposals in all fields of history, including public history and historic preservation, are invited...

Thank You for 200 Years

November 24, 2021

During this time of gratitude, we want to thank you for a truly amazing Missouri Bicentennial year. We are grateful for the privilege to share your stories, honor your memories, and welcome you and your families at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The Show-Me State’s 200th-year

November 22, 2021

Christopher Phillips discusses Nathaniel Lyon, Claiborne Fox Jackson, and the Civil War on the American Middle Border...

New Title "This Place of Promise" Now Available to Order

November 19, 2021

Newly released for 2021, This Place of Promise: A Historian’s Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History, is now available for order from SHSMO Richard Bookstore. Conceived as a way to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial of statehood, this unique work presents the perspective of Gary

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Featured Events

Dec 04 Dec 04

Saint Louis Research Center Holiday Open House

Join us at the SHSMO St. Louis Research Center for a holiday open house from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 4. Guided tours will explore archival processing and storage. Visitors can enjoy a special pop-up exhibit and collection displays. This event is free and open to the public with refreshments available.

Dec 04 Dec 04

Richard Bookstore Holiday Open House

Join us on Saturday, December 4, for a special holiday open house. Shop your favorite Missouri vendors in the Richard Bookstore and browse current exhibits, including Cultural Crossroads: Missouri in the Era of Statehood and Show Me a Bicentennial! Featured holiday shopping vendors include Artist Jenny McGee, Midway Mercantile Co., Cindy Lou's Glass Studio, and GraceCake US.

Dec 14 Dec 14

Missouri Celebrated: Commemorating 200 Years of Missouri Music, Culture, and Art

Join us on Tuesday, December 14, for a free concert and art event to conclude Missouri’s bicentennial year. Featuring a brief concert from Columbia Chamber Choir, the evening includes a curated tour of artwork, objects, and imagery at the time of Missouri statehood and a chance to view the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt as it begins its final exhibition in mid-Missouri.

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