Missouri history

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…

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Best Small Towns in Missouri

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Rocheport, Missouri There is nothing quite like a small town in Missouri. The beautiful scenery, slow pace…

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Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary

The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America The Missouri State PenitentiaryCourtesy of Missouri Pen Tours The Missouri State Penitentiary was NOT…

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Missouri Golf History

Which Course Was Really First? Missouri Golf History can be confusing. Yes, we have some of the best courses in…

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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…

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The Slave-Owning Missourian Who Helped End Slavery

"...a slave-owning Missouri senator from a slave state was the co-author and co-sponsor of the bill that prohibited slavery in…

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Route 66 History in Missouri

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

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History of Lambert’s Cafe

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

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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…

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Missouri “Firsts”

Landmark Moments By Missourians Missouri may not be one of the "first" states, but we certainly have our fair share…

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