Local Missouri Events & Announcements

STLGS October Speaker Series

2009-09-20T16:39:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, October 24, 2009
The St. Louis Genealogical Society presents: Virginia: The Old Dominion State Speaker: Barbara Vines Little, CG
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm
Where: Viking Conference Center Sunset Hills, Missouri 10709 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63127
Cost: $45 STLGS Members: $55 non-member this cost includes lunch
Register: Mail check to St. Louis Louis Genealogical Society 4 Sunnen Drive Ste.140 St. Louis, MO 63143
or register at the website www.stlgs.org

Southern and Midwestern family roots often to back to early Virginia families. Some families arrived in the 1600s, some immigrated before the American Revolution, and other arrived just in time for the Civil War. Virginia research is the core for those who later lived in West Virginia, Kentucky, North Caroline, Tennessee, AND Missouri. Join us to learn more about researching your family history. Barbara Vines Little, CG is a nationally known Certified Genealogist, an expert on Virginia research, and editor of the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy and will provide the following lectures:
County Records: The Nuts and Bolts of Virginia Research
Patents and Grants: Virginia's Land Records
Virginia's Tax Records: A Gold Min of Information
Virginia's Military Records: Colonial Militia through the Civil War

Google Your Family Tree

2009-06-05T15:28:00.004-05:00

August 15, 2009 A one-day seminar given by Daniel M. Lynch to demonstrate the effective use of search engines with an emphasis on Google. Topics will be: Basic facts about using search engines; Special symbols for effective filtering; Search strategies; Conducting queries for names and places; Search Google Books

Location: Viking Conference Center St. Louis MO
Sponsored by: St. Louis Genealogical Society
Fees: $45 members $55 non-members Fee includes lunch
Fees increase by $10.00 after August 1
Register online at www.stlgs.org or call 314-647-8547 or mail St. Louis Genealogical Society, 4 Sunnen Drive Suite 140 St. Louis, MO 63143

Missouri River Communities Network Big Canoe River Float Saturday, June 20, 2009.

2009-05-26T11:22:00.002-05:00

Join the Missouri River Communities Network for an exclusive opportunity to canoe the Missouri River while learning about its natural and historical beauty. On this 9.5 mile stretch between Huntsdale and Easley, participants will be able to float past the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area and take a break on California Island. This float features a live animal demonstration along with presentations by experts on river history and ecology.

Presentations by:

Department of Natural Resources
Department of Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Big Muddy Fish and Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Geological Survey
And more....

Before launching there will be shuttle service, lunch (provided by local farmers), and a safety meeting. After the adventure there will be live music with lots of prizes. This float is sanctioned and insured by the United States Canoe Association.

Come out with us for a day of fun and reconnect with your natural heritage.

Registration Form and Payment must be received by Friday, June 16 at 5:00 PM. Payment can be made by cash, check, or via Pay Pal.

For more information about this event, contact Billy Polansky:
573-256-2602 (Office)
540-226-3806 (Cell)
573-256-4262 (Fax)
E-mail: polanswe@gmail.com

ALMS HOUSE CEMETERY MONUMENT DEDICATION

2009-05-19T13:32:00.000-05:00

Come by and be a part of the activities on Memorial Day weekend

ALMS HOUSE CEMETERY MONUMENT DEDICATION
10 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009
Location- County Farm Road and 14th Street West - 1 block behind the nursing home

Followed by an Open House at the Barry County Genealogical & Historical Societies Bayless/Salyer House
Open: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Location: 9th & Townsend St. west of the post office, Cassville

Special event schedule:

10:00 a.m.: gather at the Almshouse Cemetery

Master of Ceremonies Jay Trace will introduce special guests:
Mark Miles: Director of the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office will share a few experiences and knowledge about abandoned cemeteries and laws pertaining to all cemeteries.
Elma Jackson: widow of J. Leon Jackson who, along with his family, purchased the cemetery and surrounding land in the 1970s. The family subsequently cleaned and fenced it and attempted to deed it to the county.
Tim Smith: Boy Scout leader, will acknowledge the boy scouts and leaders.

Dedication by Eagle Scout Brant Vaught honoring his late mother; a special display at the 1879 home of John M. Bayless will be presented.

Hopefully, a deed will be presented to the Boy Scouts for the future care and maintenance of the Almshouse Cemetery.

Close with the Boy Scouts motto.

An open house at the Bayless/Salyer House will follow. Those who were involved with the purchase of the Bayless/Salyer House and the beginning of the restoration will be honored.

Call for Directory Updates

2009-05-06T09:42:00.001-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri invites historical and genealogical societies, museums, and preservation groups to submit and/or update contact information for the Society’s online Directory of Local Historical Societies, Museums, and Genealogical Societies.

Please include the organization’s physical address, mailing address, phone number, and, if applicable, web address and e-mail. Please send your organization’s information to Kimberly Harper by postal mail or by e-mail: harperk@umsystem.edu.

A Country, A County - Divided Civil War Reenactment

2009-04-29T13:03:00.008-05:00

Caldwell County's "A Country, A County -- Divided" Civil War Reenactment provides the public with a historical, period authentic representation of events that transpired in Caldwell County.

"A Country, A County -- Divided" Civil War Reenactment provides the living historian, the period trades person and the reenactor communities with a supportive venue displaying their respective hobbies and accomplishes all this in a historic, entertaining, and enjoyable manner.

Kingston and Caldwell County are dedicated to making “A Country, A County – Divided” successful for reenactors, vendors and spectators alike and making this a premier event in Missouri.

Lee Teter, who created the ubiquitous painting Viet Nam Reflections, dedicated to the VFW in memory of the heavy price that Viet Nam War veterans paid, has created Imperfect Love for Caldwell County. This is a poignant poster of a young Confederate soldier giving his wife a final embrace while mounted on his horse.

The posters, which are 12 x 22, are priced at $50 and for sale as a fundraiser.

"A Country, A County -- Divided" Civil War Reenactment is an admission-free, family-friendly event.

For Information, Contact:
John Deis, 59 S. Harrison St., Kingston MO 64650
(H) 816-586-2691 (C) 816-465-0052
Email John

For Contributions, Contact:
Wendy Bowen, Caldwell County Foundation
23 West Main St. Kingston, MO 64650
Phone: 816-586-2711

Finding Our German Ancestors

2008-08-07T20:48:00.007-05:00

On Saturday, October 11, 2008, the Saint Louis Genealogical Society is presenting a day-long workshop featuring Larry O. Jensen, teacher, author, nationally-known lecturer. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4:00 pm. The site is the Viking Holiday Inn 10709 Watson Road in Sunset Hills, MO, 63127. The cost for the day is $45 to members/ $55 to non-members before September 15. The price raises to $60 for members / $70 to non-members after that date.

For complete information and a registration form visit our website at http://www.stlgs.org/speakerSeries.htm

Dave Dickerson as Harry Houdini

2008-03-19T16:29:00.003-05:00

March 29 (Saturday) – 1:30 pm"Prelude to Chautauqua"
Program in CARTHAGE at the Powers Museum, 1617 West Oak Street (old Route 66)

"Harry Houdini" presented by Dave Dickerson of Aldrich, MO.
This is the first of three programs to introduce local residents to the "first-person" interpretation style used by history scholars in the Missouri Humanities Council's Chautauqua program coming this June 25-30 to Carthage and Webb City. Mr. Dickerson will also discuss early entertainment to coincide with the exhibit opening of "Entertaining Carthage Through the Years" also taking place at the museum on the 29th. Houdini and his wife were part of the California Concert Company that performed in the Tri-State area during the late 1890s. Come visit with a fascinating character in history! FREE ADMISSION
For more information, 417-358-2667 or email: pmuseum@ecarthage.com.

Friends of Arrow Rock 1st Saturday Lecture Series

2008-01-24T14:26:00.000-06:00

Archaeologist Tim Baumann’s lecture on Soul Food February 2 is the first in a series of four 1st Saturday Lectures sponsored by the Friends of Arrow Rock and held at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center. Other topics will be:

March 1: The Civil War in Saline County by historians James Denny and Michael Dickey

April 5: In the Spirit of Yellow Eyes, A Cultural Legacy by artist, cultural interpreter and great-great- granddaughter of Yellow Eyes, Dorothy Eiken

May 3: Bad Blood a 90-minute documentary on the Missouri Kansas Border War produced by KCPT-TV, Kansas City, followed by discussion with producers Angee Simmons, Pam Reichart and Emmy award winner Clayton Stubbs.

All programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and are open free to the public. They are supported by the Friends of Arrow Rock Humanities Endowment funded by a challenge gift from the National Endowment for the Humanities and with gifts from our members.

House History 101

2008-01-22T13:47:00.000-06:00

This course will introduce students to the variety of sources made available by the Missouri Historical Society to research your family's history, including census records, city directories, old newspapers, and government records. This course will introduce students to the wide variety of sources available to research your family's history, including census records, city directories, old newspapers, and government records. The course will include one lecture class and one on-site research tour at the Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center. Instructor, Dennis Northcott, is a trained archivist and a knowledgeable genealogist.

Classes scheduled periodically.

Next class?

Feb. 2nd
9:30 a.m.
Call (314) 361-9017

Records and Recollections: Family History Day, 2008

2008-01-10T12:53:00.000-06:00

March 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Workshop Information

Workshop I

The Draper Manuscripts: Genealogical Gleanings - Seth Smith

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

The Society’s microfilmed collection of important Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts offers rich opportunities to academics, regional and local scholars, and family historians. Society Reference Specialist Seth Smith will focus on genealogists’ use of letters, interviews, legal documents, family and personal records, land deeds, muster rolls, military discharges, and business records in the Draper Collection to aid family history research. The records primarily cover the period of 1750 to 1815 and hold a wealth of information about the “Trans-Allegheny West,” the region that was, for many years, the American frontier.

Workshop II

Writing a Memoir - Winifred B. Horner

1:30 - 2:45 p.m

A distinguished author, lecturer, and MU professor, Win Horner will teach participants about the art of documenting personal experience in “Writing a Memoir.” For more than forty years Dr. Horner has taught composition, rhetoric, and authored widely used textbooks and programs, stating: “As writers, we must always begin with what we know best – our own experience of the world – and attempt through words to make that experience meaningful for others.”

Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. Registration and Vendor Area Opens
Representatives from historical and genealogical societies will staff vendor tables throughout the day. Workshop sessions will be held in the Society’s Newspaper Library.
10:00 Welcome and Announcements
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Workshop I -
The Draper Manuscripts: Genealogical Gleanings
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
1:15 p.m. Afternoon Announcements
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Workshop II -
Writing a Memoir
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Browse and View Vendor Area Vendor area will close at 4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Society Closes

For more information contact Seth Smith at smithset@umsystem.edu or (573) 882-1180.

County and regional genealogical societies are invited to send representatives to Family History Day at The State Historical Society of Missouri. Display tables and booths are free of charge, but space is limited and reservations are required. For additional information or to make a reservation, please contact Lauren Leeman at LeemanL@umsystem.edu or (573) 882-1180.

Registration

2 Options:

Online
Return the registration form (pdf) and payment to The State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO 65201-7298.

Make checks payable to The State Historical Society of Missouri. Return registration form and payment to The State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO, 65201-7298

Due to space constraints, enrollment in the workshops will be limited.

After registration is received, conference packets will be mailed and will include parking information, workshop locations, and information on lunch at nearby eateries.

Genealogy Classes

2007-12-21T12:04:00.001-06:00

A series of classes for the beginning genealogist

offered by
The State Historical Society of Missouri
and
Genealogical Society of Central Missouri.

Beginning January 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Newspaper Library of the State Historical Society

Registration - $50.00 for the series of 5 classes(includes classes and materials)

Members of GSCM & the State Historical Society receive complimentary registration
Memberships in The State Historical Society of Missouri are available.
To join the Genealogical Society of Central Missouri visit their website

For further information contact:
Ara Kaye kayea@umsystem.edu, 573-882-9364
Dottie Golson golsdo@tranquility.net, 573-474-9173

Kansas City Area HistorE-Related Events, December 2007

2007-12-07T13:06:00.000-06:00

HistorE-Newsletter from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
December 2007

Happiest holidays from your friends at the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society!

PASS THIS ON; SUBSCRIBE FREE AT www.jchs.org

Make "Jacomo Bookmark" your Internet browser's homepage, your portal to ALL LOCAL HISTORY/HERITAGE places! http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm

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Society News distributed to membership. If you are not yet a Society member, but wish to learn more, request your free copy of the Society News (click on "Membership Information") year-end newsletter today.
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Latest edition of the Jackson County Historical Society JOURNAL, packed with scholarly articles on local history, is available NOW. Get your complimentary JOURNAL (click on "Membership Information") delivered twice a year by supporting our mission to preserve and protect local history! BTW, membership into a worthy nonprofit organization such as ours is a perfect holiday gift...and wise year-end tax-planning move.
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through Sunday, December 30, 2007
Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
"Spirit of Christmas Past" Historic Homes Tours:
Home style holidays in the Spirit of Christmas Past
Three historic Independence homes all decked out for the holidays! Get your 3-site ticket at the Jackson County Historical Society's 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum, 217 North Main, and enjoy the charming warmth of the home decorated with homemade wreaths, ornaments and ribbons reminiscent of the 1850s in their "Homespun Frontier Christmas" motif...a terrific place to get in the mood for a great holiday season. Then, visit the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific("All That Glitters-A Victorian Christmas") and Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty ("A Victorian Crystal Fantasy"). Closed December 23-25. $12 for the three sites; or, $5 individual sites. For more information, call the Jail Museum at 816.252.1892.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
4 p.m.
A 19th Century Christmas at historic Mt. Gilead Church
Clay County Historic Sites is pleased to present 19th Century Christmas on the Western Border, a musical presentation written by local musician Christie Kennard. The performance features the vocals of Kennard, and Bruce Burstert as well as the Christ Church choir from Lexington, Mo. Perry Beam will provide instrumental accompaniment. “Selections for the performance are reminiscent of a time when Missouri was the edge of the Western frontier,” said Elizabeth Gilliam Beckett, Historic Sites Manager for Clay County.

Mt. Gilead Church was organized in 1830 as a primitive Baptist church. The present brick structure dates to 1873. This site offers a picturesque view of late 19th century life through its period style architecture and furnishings and is located two miles west of Kearney at 15918 Plattsburg Road. This free event is open to the public. For more information about Clay County Historic Sites, contact the Jesse James Farm and Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
10 a.m. AND 2 p.m.
Laura Ingalls Wilder (as portrayed by Nancy Eppert) presents a special reminiscence of Christmases past on the American frontier. Laura will share her favorite memories during her time with you this today. $7 adults; $5 children 6-17. Advance reservations requested; includes museum admission. Also available today with regular museum admission is the Museum's Holiday Celebration. Welcome the holiday season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with cider, cookies, music, and FREE wagon rides! Call 816.325.7576, or visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Noon
Civil War Roundtable of Western Missouri Holiday Contributed Luncheon. Loose Park Garden Center, 51st and Wornall, Kansas City, Missouri. Jim Beckner will speak on "Christmas during the Civil War." FREE and open to the public. For information call 816 478-7648, or visit the Civil War Roundtable of Kansas City's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Noon to 4 p.m.
Winter Holidays Around the World at the Kansas City Museum
Winter themed scavenger hunt; Holiday crafts; and Winter Holiday Story telling with Joyce Slater are activities planned for this afternoon at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. Also ask about today's Holiday Music Recital by the Foreign Language Academy 6th graders singing multi-traditional holiday songs. For more information and admissions, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007
1 to 4 p.m.
Spirit of Holidays Past
Tours and old fashioned refreshments are the highlights of the festivities today at two Kansas City museums: the 1847 Reverend Nathan Scarritt House (4038 Central) and 1855 Harris Kearney House (4000 Baltimore). Hosted by the Westport Historical Society and the James B. Nutter, Sr. Family. Call Al for more information at 816.531.2345, or visit the Westport Historical Society's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
10 a.m.
Black Archives Museum Groundbreaking
Join the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the Board of Directors of the Black Archives of Mid-America at 17th Terrace and John "Buck" O'Neil Way, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Kansas City Parks and Recreation's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Thursday, December 6, 2007
6 to 7 p.m.
Photography at the Auction House: Every Picture Tells a Story
Denise Bethel, Director of Photographs, Sotheby's, New York, shares her stories of exciting discoveries and how such works make their way into the history of photography. This lecture is in conjunction with the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's exhibit, "Developing Greatness: The Origins of American Photography, 1839-1885," running through December 30, 2007. The Museum is located at 45th and Oak, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information call 816.751.1ART, or visit their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Friday, December 7, 2007
2 to 4 p.m.
A Peek in the Plans for the National Archives-Central Plain Region's NEW HOME
The Kansas City Area Archivists will enjoy a presentation of the National Archives-Central Plains Region’s (NA-CPR) plans for their new facility at the Union Station complex in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bryan Le Beau, Dean of Institutional Services at the Kansas City Kansas Community College, will facilitate a focus group session with KCAA members to gather our ideas, as stakeholders, about what NA-CPR’s outreach and education programs should be as it moves into its new facility in March, 2009. 2312 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the National Archives-Central Plains Region's website
found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Friday, December 7, 2007
5 to 7 p.m.
Kansas City Museum and Friends’ Holiday Open House and Fairy Princess Reunion
Stay warm and enjoy the season’s festivities with neighbors from the Scarritt Renaissance, Lykins, Pendelton Heights, Sheffield, Indian Mound and Independence Plaza neighborhoods. Enjoy light refreshments and join the Museum in welcoming the Fairy Princess home for the holidays. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Kansas City Museum Fairy Princess. In honor of this festive milestone, the Museum is hosting a Fairy Princess Reunion at the Holiday Open House. All former Fairy Princesses are encouraged to gather and be recognized as we commemorate this uniquely Kansas City tradition. Past Fairy Princesses should call the Kansas City Museum at 816.483.8300 for more information or to R.S.V.P. to the reunion.

This year’s Fairy Princess appearances will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, December 8, 15 and 22, 2007, at the Kansas City Museum (and also at the Zona Rosa Shopping Center, in Kansas City’s northland, from Nov. 17 to Dec. 6). Meet the Fairy Princess herself on one of three special December Saturdays. She welcomes all children to visit her in the Corinthian Hall Gold Room, the room best suited for a princess, where they can whisper their secret holiday wishes and receive a special gift. Then, make a craft and enjoy a treat at the Museum’s 1910 Soda Fountain. Photographs with the Fairy Princess may be purchased for $5. The Kansas City Museum’s Fairy Princess is generously supported by Zona Rosa. 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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NEW BOOK!
175th Anniversary Lone Jack Christian Church
Crossing 3 Centuries of Ministry, 1832-2007
A new book about this congregation's history is available through the Lone Jack Civil War Museum for $4.50. The Church history could not be written without including the community's early history. The book gives a general overview of the Lone Jack community in the 1800s as well as church history. The Museum is located at 200 S. Bynum Rd. in Lone Jack, Missouri. For more information about hours, admission and programs, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 8, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Raytown Historical Society’s 4th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
Come tour 5 of the Raytown area’s homes of historic significance: The pre-Civil War log home of American Revolutionary Patriot, William Moore; one of a 1925 built twin homes; the Myers Farm Home; a home built in the historic valley of the Battle of White Oak Creek; the Rice-Tremonti Historic home. Homes tour tickets are only $10 and benefit the Raytown Historical Society Museum. Also available is a separate $5 brunch at their Museum, 9705 East 63rd Street, Raytown, Missouri, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The public is invited and welcome. Tickets on sale at the museum now and on the tour day. For further information call Charlotte at 356-0444, or visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 9, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Music Recitals at Kansas City Museum
Several Kansas City community choirs will offer holiday favorites old and new at these three festive performances. Today's is by the Choir of historic Northeast’s Melrose Methodist Church. Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Thursday, December 13, 2007
6 to 7 p.m. Wine and Hors d'oeuvres
7 p.m. Party
Victorian Christmas
Join the Cave Spring Association at the Yellow Rock Barn (8307 Westridge, Raytown, Missouri) for an old-fashioned holiday celebration that includes music, silent auction, Victorian fare, and wines (furnished by J K Wines of Parkville, Missouri). Semi-formal; formal or Victorian attire is optional. $15/person proceeds benefiting Cave Spring Historic Site and Nature Center. For more information cal 816.358.2283, or visit the Cave Spring website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Sunday, December 16, 2007
10 a.m. AND 4 p.m.
150th Anniversary of the Founding of St. Mary's Episcopal Church
The Clergy, Wardens, and Vestry of St. Mary's Episcopal Church invite you to the celebration of the founding of their parish. Holy Eucharist, Bishop Howe presiding, at 10 a.m.; Lessons and Carols of Advent (Tea following), at 4 p.m. R.S.V.P. for the $20/person Tea. Call 816.842.0975, or visit stmaryskc.org

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Sunday, December 16, 2007
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Music Recitals at the Kansas City Museum
Several Kansas City community choirs will offer holiday favorites old and new at these three festive performances. Today's is by the Kansas City Boys and Girls Choirs, directed by Ah Lee Robinson. Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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NEW BOOK!
Boss-Busters and Sin Hounds: Kansas City and Its Star
The Star's role in Kansas City history touches on everything from art and real estate to politics and personalities. Such notables as William Rockhill Nelson, J.C. Nichols, Tom Pendergast and Frank Walsh were important both to the newspaper and to the Nelson-Atkins. Author Harry Haskell's new book draws on research in the Jackson County Historical Society Archives, among a host of other repositories.(Retail $34.95 from the University of Missouri Press). Links to reviews may be found at:
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/352947.html
http://archive.kcur.org/kcurViewDirect.asp?PlayListID=5386
http://www.kansaspublicradio.org/newsstory.php?itemID=4751

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Saturday, December 29, 2007
10 a.m.
"Liberty for All" Lecture Series
Michael Lasser, musical scholar and radio host, speaking on "He Hated to Get Up in the Morning: Irving Berlin and the Songs of World War I." Nichols Auditorium, National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial. Funded in part by The History Channel. For more information, visit Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 29, 2007
2 p.m.
FREE film: Joyeux Noel (2005)
This French film has become a classic of the National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial. It depicts the 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front. Subtitled in English. Nichols Auditorium. For more information, visit Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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Saturday, December 29, 2007
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Pack Your Wagon
Learn about the items pioneers needed to pack to make it all the way West. Will your wagon make it with provisions to spare? $6 advanced reservations required by calling 816.325.7576. For more information, visit the National Frontier Trails Museum website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

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through Sunday, January 6, 2008
4,000 Santas: Selections from the Collection of Richard Seaboldt
Kansas City collector Richard Seaboldt exhibits more than 500 collectibles just in time for the holidays! More than 500 Santas will be visiting the Kansas City Museum. Seaboldt, a Kansas Citian for nearly 50 years, will display some favorites from his expansive collection of Santa Claus toys and figurines, which range in scale from the miniature to the life-sized. Many of the pieces were designed and made in Kansas City, while others hail from across the country and around the world. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.50 for adults, and $2 for seniors and children ages 3-17. The Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the Museum's website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this newsletter.

through Monday, December 31, 2007
Clendening History of Medicine Library and Museum 50th & 100th Celebration Exhibits. The University of Kansas Medical Center Archives features the exhibit in the Clendening Library Foyer: "Logan Clendening, M.D.-1907 KUMC Alumnus," and the Clendening History of Medicine Library features the exhibit: "Gifts from the Dedication of the Medical Library and Library of the History of Medicine, September 13, 1957." For more information, visit their websites available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" (hot linked at the top of this HistorE-Newsletter).

through Sunday, January 6, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Photography Exhibit: “Visions of Valor: A Portrait Collection of Extraordinary Heroes”
Research Center Gallery (lower level of complex), National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. Dramatic black-and-white photographs from famed portrait photographer Nick Del Calzo give insight into the Medal of Honor and the patriotism, courage and honor of its recipients. “Visions of Valor” is the first and largest exhibit of its kind in American history to honor the commitment and character of recipients of the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military award for valor under fire. This museum-quality exhibit of black-and-white photographs is intended to educate the public about the Medal of Honor and to perpetuate the patriotism, courage and honor of its recipients. Sponsored by TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

through August 31, 2008
Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976
The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" (hot linked at the top of this HistorE-Newsletter).

Walk Back In Time with the Audrain County Historical Society

2007-08-15T16:05:00.000-05:00

The Audrain County Historical Society announces the 6th Annual Walk Back In Time to be held September 28-30, 2007 at Graceland Mansion 501 S. Muldrow Mexico, MO. Seven historical camps manned with reenactors are arranged in a unique reverse timeline. Time periods include: WWII, 1898 Spanish American, 1880's Cowboys, Civil War, 1830's Mountain Men, 1770's Colonial, and Native Americans.

Friday, September 28 will be devoted to educational programs for local school children. Friday evening a Fish and Chicken Fry will be held from 4-8pm followed by a Bluegrass music concert. There will also be 10 minute presentations of “The Legend of Betsy Ross” in the Museum from 6-8 PM.

Saturday and Sunday's programs open at 10am and are open to the public. This is a family oriented event with something for everyone. There will be a Kids' Adventure Area opened from 10-4 both days. Modern and historical craft booths will be available both days. You can wander through the various historical campsites and speak to reenactors in period dress as well as visit the “cowboy town”. Reenactments of WWII, Civil War and the Wild West battles will take place during the day. Saturday and Sunday afternoon a “vintage” 1800's baseball game will be held on the grounds.

The campsites close to the public at 4pm Saturday and reopen at 6pm for special candlelight tours of the campsites and the mansion. This is a ticket only event. Tickets may be purchased for $5 through the Audrain County Historical Society at 573-581-3910. More information is available at http://www.audrain.org/.

For a memorable experience of fun, education and entertainment mark your calendar now and visit Walk Back In Time.

Miniconference to Focus on Mining and Railroads in Missouri

2007-05-24T08:55:00.000-05:00

The State Historical Society of Missouri will sponsor a miniconference titled “Depots & Deposits: Gleaning Information from Missouri Mining Industry and Railroad Records” on Saturday, June 9, in the Society’s quarters.

Tom Miller, manuscript specialist with the Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia, will discuss “Digging for Yore: How to Find Genealogical Nuggets in Mining Records” at 10:15 a.m.
Sharol Higgins Neely, local history associate with the Springfield-Greene County Library, will present “The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad” at 1:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Call (573) 882-7083 or visit www.umsystem.edu/shs/miningconf.shtml for more information or to register. The sessions are free for members. Nonmembers can attend one session for $10.00 or both sessions for $15.00.

A pre-conference workshop titled “Creating a Useful Newspaper Index” will be offered at 9:15 a.m. There is no charge for attending this session.

Missouri historical and genealogical societies will have vendor tables in the Society’s main hallways from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for conference participants to browse.

Pulaski County Museum

2007-05-02T11:06:00.000-05:00

The Pulaski County Museum in Waynesville, Mo. is hosting an "Open House" on Saturday, 5 May, 2007. Hours are: 10am to 4pm.

Living History Outdoor Civil War Classes at historic Jefferson Barracks

2007-04-12T15:59:00.000-05:00

Exciting news! In 3 short weeks, on May 1st thru May 4th, 2007, [Tuesday through Friday], The Missouri Civil War Museum will be hosting its 4th annual Civil War Days Educational Outeach program with the Rockwood School District of St. Louis County. This year’s event is a four-day long outdoor living history classroom, that will involve all six Rockwood Middle Schools, with a record 2,000 8th grade students. There will be over 500 students on hand each of the four days, for this very exciting outdoor living history classroom. Although this particular event is closed this year to the general public, observers are welcomed, especially members of the history departments of the various local school districts, in anticipation of more districts being involved next year, on a grander scale, covering more historically significant aspects of the Civil War.

This year is quite unique and very special for The Missouri Civil War Museum, because for the first time ever, with the blessing of the National Guard Commander of Jefferson Barracks, the event will be held on the historic grass military parade grounds directly in front of our future Civil War museum facility. This particular military parade ground holds great historic significance, as it has been used by the US government and military since the year 1826, and over 200 famous Civil War generals (including Grant, Sherman, Lee, etc.) have trained, drilled, marched and paraded on these very grounds! The Missouri Civil War Museum is new to Jefferson Barracks, and should not be confused with other museums and other Civil War entities that have previously been at Jefferson Barracks. We are excited about bringing new life to Jefferson Barracks!

This year's educational outreach event will be divided into six different areas of interest .......... Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry/Camplife, Flag History, Jefferson Barracks History, and Medical/Hospitalization.

Many of you are already aware of this planned event and will be taking part in it. We are however still in need of some additional participants and presenters along with some more tents, equipment & horses. Several Missouri Civil War units are expected to attend, but this event is open to units from other states, if interested This is NOT a re-enactment ...... more importantly, it's an outdoor living history classroom, specifically created for teaching our children about the Civil War, and more specifically about Missouri's involvement in the American Civil War. We are putting together the final name list of those who are planning to attend this exciting event. Please contact me as soon as possible, if interested, at 636-237-3398.

Keep in mind, you do not have to commit to all four days. We need participants for each of the days, and so you can participate on only one day, or as many days as you want, or can. The event will be on a Tuesday, Wed, Thurs, & Friday. The actual educational part will take place from 9:30am to 1:15pm. We need all participants to be on the parade ground in front of our museum building by 8:30am on each of the days, and you may leave as early as 1:30pm.

Lunch and beverages will be provided to each participant and an abundant amount of water and hay will be available for the horses. This year, the museum will also be offering a $25.00 bounty each day to each of the participants in the event, payable at the end of each day. The participant may take this bounty as their own compensation for participating, or the money can be made payable to his or her re-enactment unit or organization.

On a personal note, we are expecting that the event will be highly publicized with numerous newspapers and television stations covering it due
to its uniqueness and after being highly publicized. This event will not only help promote our museum project at JB but it will also help promote and put a spotlight on the rebirth of Jefferson Barracks as a premiere military historic site. As many of you know, many other military museums are being planned for the JB campus. If you can help out in this great event, please contact me prior to April 15th, 2007 so we can get you on the participant roster. If you do not have gear or period clothing or uniforms for the event, let me know because we do have many available that we can outfit you with. Also, many participants are camping inside the fenced parade grounds overnight, along with their horses and equipment. Security by the military MP's and our own people, as well as routine patrols by County Park Rangers and St. Louis County Police.

Remember, there are only a few presenters at each of the classroom settings, so you do not have to be a “Civil War expert” to participate and help out. At this time, we actually need more collateral participants [visible bodies] than presenters. The primary objective is to create a large encampment atmosphere with numerous tents, equipment, horses, wagons, soldiers, ladies and children in period clothing. This will make the event more exciting for the students and will make a greater impact to the media that will be covering the event on television, etc.

Once again, thank you all for your past support and if you can participate in this very important event we will most certainly appreciate it. We (you!) will be making scholastic history! Please forward this email on to any others in the Civil War community that may be interested in participating, but remind them that they must contact me and sign up for the event prior to April 15th.

You can contact me at mtrout1963@msn.com or on my personal cell phone at 636-237-3398 during the day or evening, to sign up for the event, or if you have any questions. This is all so very exciting, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Respectfully,

Mark L. Trout, Chairman
The Missouri Civil War Museum
At Historic Jefferson Barracks
http://www.missouricivilwarmuseum.org
My cell phone 636-237-3398
mtrout1963@msn.com

PS As an added bonus, we are expecting 96-year old George Williams to be in attendance in uniform. Mr. Williams is in excellent health, and is the actual son of a Civil War soldier! Did you hear that?! And, as far as we know, he's the only living son of a Civil War soldier. So, we're very excited and honored to have Mr. Williams in attendance.

Thomas Hart Benton

2007-04-11T23:28:00.000-05:00

Newton County HistoricalSociety receives authentic Thomas Hart Benton letters.

The Newton County Historical Museum has received a donation of two original letters written by a young Thomas Hart Benton to his childhood chum John Robison of Neosho. Being neighbors, John and Tom were close friends and remained so until the Benton's moved to Washington D.C. The letters were penned and mailed from Washington by nine year old Tom in 1897 and 1898. Benton excitedly relays the sites of the capitol to Robison, at one point describing a silent picture show he had just seen as "being the best ever laid my eyes on".

The donations were made by Bill Hux of Camarillo, CA and Stephen B Hux of St. Louis, MO, both grandsons of John Robison. The letters were re-discovered in 1958 by Robison while refinishing an old desk for his grandson Bill Hux. After Robison's death in 1974, in the letters came into possession of the Huxs and were recently offered to the museum.

In conjunction with the Thomas Hart Benton Festival, the letters and their envelopes along with other Benton items will be on display during the month of April in the schoolhouse on the park grounds. The hours are from 12:30-4:30 every day of the week and weekend.

For more information, please contact Charles Brown at 417 592 0165 or email cbrown@rs.com.

New Announcement Service for Local Historical, Genealogical and Heritage Societies in Missouri

2007-02-23T08:57:00.000-06:00

Looking to get the word out about a new publication or an upcoming event?

Effective May 1, 2007, we will have a new section on our Web site where local historical and genealogical societies and museums located in Missouri can post announcements for only $20.00 per year. Postings will be limited to upcoming events and recent publications; research queries will not be posted.

We are hopeful that this service will enable local historical and genealogical organizations to reach a wider audience with information about their activities. If you are interested in taking advantage of this new online announcement section, please e-mail Dean Hargett at HargettD@umsystem.edu.