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The Enchanting History of Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights
Back in 1925, a string of lights at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City was lit. That small event paved the way for a Christmas tradition that continues today. The Christmas Light at…
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Osteopathic Medicine: A Historical Overview from Missouri
In 1874, Osteopathic Medicine was invented in the Show Me State Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, referred to as DOs, are common across the world today. This is due to a relatively new medical…
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The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History
The history of Mormons in Missouri The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Missouri is more tragic than most people realize. The Mormon Church has a large presence…
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Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary
The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America The Missouri State Penitentiary was NOT a place you wanted to visit for the first 168 years of its existence. Now, the “Old State Pen” is a…
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Essential Waterfront Restaurants in Missouri
From historic lakeside restaurants to new upscale establishments, Missouri is home to some of the best restaurants in the most beautiful locations. We scoured the state, talked with food writers, and checked rankings…
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This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat
April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City which had been without a major league baseball team for two years after…
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Pro Baseball Players from Missouri in 2024
Missouri knows baseball. In fact, many of the biggest moments in the history of Major League Baseball have connections to the Show Me State. From the I-70 Series to the 1944 All St.…
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Route 66 History in Missouri
March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. It was a big party in downtown Rolla as an estimated 8,000 people turned out to commemorate the…
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Vouziers Estate
Slideshow images are courtesy of The Charles Trefts Collection at The State Historical Society of Missouri. The Desloge Dynasty The story of the Desloge family is one of extraordinary wealth, industrial power, political…
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Inventions from Missouri
It’s amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of the country with a population that also lies in about the middle. But…
