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Join SHSMO

Members are the foundation of the State Historical Society of Missouri. Your passion for Missouri breathes life into our state's history through inspiring lectures, thriving research centers across the state, increased online accessibility to collections, and engaging workshops. Together, we unite people from all walks of life through a common thread: a love of Missouri and a passion for its history and culture.

Your support provides more than just preservation of historic materials; it brings the unique heritage of Missouri and its people to life for audiences worldwide.

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Donate

Gifts to the State Historical Society of Missouri provide essential support for ongoing efforts to collect and preserve the record of Missouri's history and cultural heritage. They also foster scholarship and educational programs on the state's past. Loyal supporters like you enhance SHSMO's mission to educate and inspire patrons throughout the state, across the country, and around the world who seek to know more about the history of Missouri and its people.

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Sponsor

Sponsorship offers a variety of ways for businesses to become involved in the work of the State Historical Society of Missouri. Your commitment tells the community that Missouri's heritage is important to preserve and promote for the next generation.

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Donate Collection Materials

Are you interested in donating art, books, newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, maps, business and organizational records, or family papers to the State Historical Society of Missouri? Our mission is to collect, preserve, and make available materials documenting the history of our state and its people. Much of our collection has been created through the generosity of our members and friends.

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Volunteer

Members, patrons, and friends of SHSMO are invited to participate in the volunteer service program! Friendly, energetic individuals who enjoy meeting people and working with the public can help in a number of ways.

Volunteer opportunities include repairing fragile newspapers prior to microfilming, making copies for patrons and staff, data entry, and assisting staff with a variety of tasks. Volunteers receive thorough training prior to undertaking an assignment.

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Events

Featured

Jan 30 Jan 30

Opening Reception: Music in Missouri

Join us on January 30th, 2020 at 5-7pm for the grand opening of the Music in Missouri Exhibit, featured in the Wenneker Family Corridor Gallery. The State Historical Society’s building is designed to evoke a sense of confluence—of rivers, cultures, ideas, and people. This new exhibit explores Missouri’s contribution to American music. As viewers observe Missouri’s role in shaping American sound, they will also see the ways in which musical interactions broke down barriers—especially those based on race, gender, and region—and made Missouri a unique place for creativity, reinvention, and progress. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Feb 01 Feb 01

February Pop-Up with The Paper Baristas and Frenchy Treats

Join us in our Lobby on Saturday, February 1st from 10am-2pm for another Bookstore Pop-Up Event. We will be hosting Paper Baristas and Frenchy Treats - CoMo for a fun day filled with delicious French croissants, macaroons and 2020 planners, journals and cards to get your year started off of right.

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Feb 05 Feb 05

Annual Day at the Capitol

Meet National History Day in Missouri students, learn more about how this innovative program encourages them to explore history, and share your passion for history education with legislators at this daylong event in the Missouri State Capitol.

Feb 08 Feb 08

Digitizing Missouri's German Heritage

The Missouri Humanities Council is hosting a digitization event at Wesley United Methodist Church in Jefferson City on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The event is free, but registration is required. Attendees are encouraged to bring artifacts related to their family's German heritage to be digitized. Additionally, Missouri Humanities Council and State Historical Society of Missouri Oral Historian Sean Rost will be on hand to record audio conversations with attendees about the artifacts and their family history.

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