The Namesake for Raytown

56 years ago

January 18, 1808: William Ray is born. The name of William Ray may not be recognizable to most people, although…

Sara Evans Hits #1

56 years ago

January 17, 2001: “Born to Fly” hits number one for Sara Evans. Sara Evans was on top of the charts…

Missouri’s Wine Growing Regions

56 years ago

Missouri Wine CountryCourtesy of MissouriWine.org In Missouri, there are five recognized American Viticultural Areas (AVA). In fact, Missouri is home…

History of Missouri Wines

56 years ago

Missouri wines are getting more famous. But this overnight success story dates back to the 1830s. Missouri Wine CountryCourtesy of…

Why St. Charles Became the Temporary Capital of Missouri

56 years ago

The "battle" between the two areas was alive and well in the 1800s, too. St. Louis leaders were seen as…

Brief History of St. Louis

56 years ago

St. Louis, Missouri, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the history of…

Brief History of University of Missouri-Columbia

56 years ago

The Flagship Campus of the University of Missouri System The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, commonly known as Mizzou,…

A Little Bit of Kirkwood History

56 years ago

Kirkwood was the First Planned Suburban Community West of the Mississippi River Downtown Kirkwood, MissouriCourtesy: City of Kirkwood Kirkwood is…

Grant Wistrom Wins Lombardi Award

56 years ago

On December 11, 1997, Grant Wistrom wins the Lombardi Award as the nation’s top collegiate lineman. Courtesy of University of…

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

56 years ago

December 11, 1933: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art opened in Kansas City 2023 Marked the 90th anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins…

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