Historical moment approaches

Aug

02

2019

A banner promoting the State Historical Society of Missouri's grand opening stands along Elm St. next to the society's new building Friday in downtown Columbia. Previously, the society was housed within Ellis Library. Photo courtesy Liv Paggiarino/Columbia Missourian

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...

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Apr 25 Apr 25

National History Day in Missouri State Contest

NHDMO transforms Missouri students. By exploring this year’s theme of Breaking Barriers in History, students will learn about their world and themselves while creating hands-on research projects and competing in successive local, state, and national contests. Add to their learning experience, sign up to be a virtual judge for the state contest.

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Apr 02

Show Me Missouri Speakers Bureau Lecture Online: Sandy Davidson

Missouri Humanities Council and SHSMO host Sandy Davidson for an online presentation of Not So Minor: Supreme Court Denies Women’s Right to Vote. Online and free, but RSVP required.

May 08 May 08

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Help the American Red Cross save lives by donating blood on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies. To make an appointment, call (800) 733-2767 or go to the RedCrossBlood.org with sponsor code: SHSMO. Walk-ins are also welcome.

May 20

Land, Horses, Neat Cattle, Polls, and More – Tax Lists and Your Genealogy

Learn the basics of using tax lists for genealogy, including the types of information collected on tax lists, real estate, personal property, and combined tax lists, as well as the genealogical information that can be gleaned from tax records. Join Bill Eddleman, Associate Director of Cape Girardeau Research Center, who will give specific examples of what to look for when researching tax lists.

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