Columbia Missourian—Every year, Aug. 10 marks the anniversary of Missouri’s entrance into the Union. This year, as noted by the society’s executive director Gary Kremer, the date bore even more significance, as it marked a transformational moment for the State Historical Society of Missouri and for residents hoping to learn more about the state.
“This is the first time in our history that we will occupy a building specifically designed and built for the State Historical Society in Missouri,” Kremer said. “That is a really good feeling.”
The Joplin Globe—It’s time for quilters and photographers to get their creative juices flowing for Missouri’s bicentennial observance. It’s a chance to strut their talents in creative projects of the state celebration.
Radio Friends with Paul Pepper—At long last, the State Historical Society of Missouri's new Center for Missouri Studies building will open its doors to the public this Saturday. Joan Stack tells us why this is one grand opening you won't want to miss!
KBIA—The State Historical Society of Missouri houses the state’s largest collection of oral histories, newspapers dating back to the year 1808, 12,000 Civil War manuscript pages, and more than 30,000 pieces of art, all adding up to more than 74 football fields worth of material, according to SHSMO.
Southeast Missourian—Local lore suggests the cupola on the Common Pleas Courthouse came from the old St. Charles Hotel. The origin of this story is apparently the book, "Cape Girardeau: Biography of a City," by Felix E. Snider and Earl A. Collins. In a discussion...
Columbia Missourian—A grand opening and dedication will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Staff, members and trustees of the society, public officials, MU representatives and invited guests will be on hand, and the public is invited to tour the...
Jefferson City News Tribune—The State Historical Society of Missouri will unveil its new headquarters Aug. 10 after operating in a small space in the University of Missouri's Ellis Library for more than 100 years.
"We needed a new, updated building so we can showcase the treasures of Missouri's history and showcase the art that we have here and have the environmental controls to preserve the history that we have here," Senior Associate Executive Director Gerald Hirsh said.
The State Historical Society of Missouri is pleased to sponsor the 2nd annual CARTER Center for K-12 Black History Education Conference on July 26-27 at Muriel W. Battle High School in Columbia, Mo. The program is designed for K-12 educators, community educators, and persons interested in the learning and teaching of black history. Workshops will focus on the conference's theme, 400 Years and Counting: Teaching Slavery and Its Afterlife.
