Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
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Our Cultural Heritage Services program supports museums, historical societies, and other heritage organizations across the state through workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
From the birthplace of George Washington to the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign, Presidential Road Trips - 100 Places To Explore and Experience The History of American Presidents will help you plan an unforgettable American history lesson! Follow travel author Bill Clevlen as he explores the places where future presidents spent […]
Twenty historic sites are joining together for this event. See how our ancestors connected with the land, in both ornamental and practical ways. Take the opportunity to enjoy the new path through our native grasses to Little Prairie Creek. White Haven will be open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM with ranger presentations at the […]
Join us for a vibrant Turkish Food and Art Festival celebrating culture, community, and connection! Enjoy a delicious variety of authentic Turkish cuisine, including freshly prepared dishes, desserts, and traditional drinks. Experience the richness of Turkish culture through live art, music, and interactive activities for all ages. ✨ What to expect: • Authentic Turkish food […]
The Ste. Genevieve French Heritage Festival is a cultural celebration of treasured traditions, skills, cuisines, stories and musical talents of the French Creole Corridor in and around Ste. Genevieve. Held annually on the second Saturday in June, the French Heritage Festival features musical performances, storytelling, living history skill demonstrations, games and frontier folk dancing in […]
Join us this Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the American flag as the national flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, with guest storyteller and reenactor Kavan Stull.
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
Following eight years in the White House, Ulysses and Julia needed a break. What began as a trip to London to visit their daughter, Nellie, ultimately turned into an unprecedented 2-1/2 year tour around the world. As a war hero and former president, Grant was greeted as a celebrity and unofficial ambassador. Park Guide Jared […]
Join Missouri Humanities in St. Louis this summer for a fireside chat with bestselling author Denise Kiernan! Kiernan is the author of The Girls of Atomic City and The Last Castle. She will be discussing her upcoming book, Obstinate Daughters, about the writers, renegades, enslaved women, soldiers, and community leaders who ignited the fight for […]
First Saturdays at Keystone: Arts, Culture & Creative Entrepreneurship
MOTELL, Missouri Storytelling organization, will be holding their annual Liars Contest July 10&11. Friday night we will open with a free storytelling concert with nationally renowned storytellers and local live music. Saturday will begin at 9:30 with a free workshop on storytelling. The contest will begin at 2:00. Come hear the whoppers and see who […]
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome author and historian James Erwin! James Erwin will speak on his book Guerillas in Civil War Missouri at the Field House Museum, Saturday, July 18th at 1:00pm. As a border state, and one with deeply divided political sentiments, the Civil War was uniquely intimate in Missouri. Besides […]
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