Kansas City “Day in History”

55 years ago

March 28, 1850: Kansas City is incorporated as a city. Historic Downtown Kansas CityPublic Domain The largest city in the…

Brief History of Independence

55 years ago

Independence, Missouri, holds a significant place in American history, particularly in relation to westward expansion, the Oregon Trail, and the…

Brief History of Branson

55 years ago

On April 1, 1912 the City of Branson was incorporated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. It has a…

Brief History of St. Joseph, Missouri

55 years ago

Much of what we think of as the “Wild West” traces its origins to St. Joseph. When you think of…

Pro Baseball Players from Missouri in 2024

55 years ago

Missouri knows baseball. In fact, many of the biggest moments in the history of Major League Baseball have connections to…

Route 66 History in Missouri

55 years ago

March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. Missouri Governor Henry Caulfield addresses…

St. Patrick’s Day History and Festivities in Missouri

55 years ago

The Luck of the Irish Across the Show Me State Kansas City The Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade One…

History of Lambert’s Cafe

55 years ago

The Original Lambert's CafeCourtesy of Lambert's March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the "Home of Throwed Rolls." Lambert’s…

Vouziers Estate: A Glimpse into Missouri’s Gilded Age

55 years ago

The Historic Vouziers Mansion and EstateCourtesy of Justin Barr - STL From Above Slideshow images are courtesy of The Charles…

Inventions from Missouri

55 years ago

It's amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of…

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