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The Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia will close at Noon on Friday, October 11.  

The Cape Girardeau, Kansas City, Rolla, and Springfield research centers will be closed on Friday, October 11.

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The SHSMO Richard Bookstore will be open limited hours October 8-22.

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Art Exhibition Highlights Conservation Movement in Missouri

The State Historical Society of Missouri invites the public to view a new exhibit, Wild Missouri – the ART of Conservation, open now through March 29, 2025, at the SHSMO Art Gallery located in the Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia.

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Orphan Train Mystery in Missouri

Jefferson City native Dr. Greg Markway is a descendant of a child who rode on the orphan train from New York to Missouri. He has done extensive research tracing his grandfather's journey to Missouri and will be sharing some of his finding at the next History on Elm program, Oct. 8, noon,

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Missouri Humanities Awards Major Grant to Missouri History Day

Missouri History Day, administered by the State Historical Society of Missouri as part of the National History Day contest, recently received a major grant of $15,000 from Missouri Humanities for the 2024-2025 contest year. Missouri Humanities is a state affiliate of the National

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SHSMO Adds New Biographies to Historic “Mizzourians”

Explore the new Historic “Mizzourians” biographies, now available on SHSMO's website . These new biographies are made possible through a generous donation from Carolyn P. and Robin R.

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