Online Exhibits

Online exhibits from the State Historical Society of Missouri allow researchers of all ages to dynamically explore the history of Missouri.

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Broadcasting the Ozarks: A History of RadiOzark Enterprises

"Broadcasting the Ozarks: A History of RadiOzark Enterprises" showcases the history of Springfield's RadiOzark Enterprises, the company behind nationally-known syndicated radio programs such as The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show, The Red Foley Show, and Shorty Thompson's Saddle Rockin' Rhythm. 

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Covering the Bases: The Evolution of Baseball in Missouri

Learn about how Missouri became a pivotal state in the evolution of baseball, from the foundation of the Negro Leagues to the formation of the modern minor league farm system and the first woman to own a major league team. Listen to interviews from hall of famers Whitey Herzog, Jack Buck, Buck O’Neil, and many more.

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Emancipation Day in the Ozarks

This interactive map takes viewers on a trip through several counties in the Missouri Ozarks while detailing the origins and history of emancipation and the celebrations of Black Missourians after their fight for freedom.

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Missouri Route 66 History

A guided tour of historic Route 66 through Missouri.

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Missouri Timeline

Explore the history of the Missouri region from the earliest known inhabitants (around 1250 A.D.) through present day in this interactive and multimedia timeline.

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Women in Journalism

This exhibit highlights the national Women and Media Collection documenting the many roles that women have played in the field of mass communications, both as media representatives and as objects of media coverage.

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