Latest News & Announcements

Mar

10

2022

New Exhibit at SHSMO Explores Missouri Fashion and Garment History

In collaboration with the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection, a new exhibition highlights the evolution of Missouri style and the important role of the apparel industry. This free exhibit is available at the SHSMO Center for Missouri Studies...

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Mar

07

2022

Our Missouri "Water and Waterways" Continues with Thomas Ruys Smith Discussing Life Along the Mississippi River

University of East Anglia,'s Thomas Ruys Smith discusses the cultural life of the Mississippi River and one of its most notable residents, Mark Twain...

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Mar

02

2022

Center for Missouri Studies to Host Free Screening of The Kinloch Doc on March 15

Filmmaker and University of Missouri Alumna Alana Marie will return to Columbia on March 15 for the screening of her film The Kinloch Doc as part of SHSMO's African American Experience in Missouri Series.

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Mar

01

2022

Women's History Month Resources at SHSMO

Today, March 1, marks the beginning of Women's History Month. If you are looking to more deeply explore topics related to women's history in Missouri, you will find many resources at SHSMO research centers and here on our website.

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Feb

24

2022

Learn About Family History Research with Manuscripts in Latest FREE On Demand Program

Watch as Bill Eddleman discusses using manuscript collections for family research including an overview of the types of documents you might find in manuscript collections and discusses how information contained in these archival treasures can help you find ancestors and research their lives.

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Feb

21

2022

Our Missouri "Water and Waterways" Continues with Susan Sundermeyer Discussing Life in Missouri River Bottoms

Susan Sundermeyer discussing the book and exhibit, Farmhouses: Before the Great Flood of 1993 - Life in the Chamois and Morrison Missouri River Bottoms.

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Feb

18

2022

Free exhibitions and open hours at the Center for Missouri Studies in downtown Columbia

Located at 605 Elm Street in downtown Columbia, the Center for Missouri Studies galleries are open today, February 18, and tomorrow, February 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking is available in the Center parking lot at the corner of 6th and Locust Streets.

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Feb

09

2022

Explore Early Treaties for Land in Missouri in the Latest from SHSMO On Demand

In this installment of the Missouri Historical Review Author Series, Greg Olson examines the treaties with Native Americans that gave the United States legal claim to the land within the borders of present-day Missouri.

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Feb

07

2022

Our Missouri "Water and Waterways" Continues with Loring Bullard Discussing Missouri Spring Water

Loring Bullard from the James River Basin Partnership discusses the historical significance of spring water in the lives and health of Missourians.

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Feb

07

2022

Student Travel Grants available for the 2022 Missouri Conference on History

The Missouri Conference on History encourages aspiring and young historians to present their work. In 2022, the Missouri Humanities Council is offering a grant program for financial assistance to both undergraduate and graduate student presenters. Travel grants will cover the conference registration fee, one night of lodging at the conference hotel, and up to $150 of additional related expenses.

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