Olympic Games Begin In St. Louis: August 29, 1904
Missouri History Today August 29, 1904: Olympic Games Begin In St. Louis
0 Comments1 Minute
Two Future Governors Duel on Bloody Island: August 26, 1856
District Attorney Thomas C. Reynolds and editor of the St. Louis Democrat, Benjamin Gratz Brown, fought a duel on Bloody Island. Brown was wounded, and Reynolds was unhurt.…
0 Comments1 Minute
Vote Fractures St. Louis City And County: August 22, 1876
Missouri History Today August 22, 1876: Vote Fractures St. Louis City And County
0 Comments1 Minute
Missouri Underground
Early mining operations significantly shaped Missouri's landscape, economy, and culture. At Missouri Mines State Historic Site in Park Hills, visitors can dig into the fascinating…
0 Comments14 Minutes
Kansas City Resident William “Count” Basie is Born: August 21, 1904
Count Basie, born William James Basie on August 21, 1904, in Red Bank, New Jersey, was one of the most influential figures in jazz history.
0 Comments3 Minutes
Campy Motel Closes Doors For Final Time: August 20, 1993
Missouri History Today August 20, 1993: Campy Motel Closes Doors For Final Time
0 Comments1 Minute
Bizarre River Monster Sightings Grab Headlines: August 19, 1877
Missouri History Today August 19, 1877: Bizarre River Monster Sightings Grab Headlines
0 Comments1 Minute
Formal Landscape Design and Care
It's a labor of love, but oh-so-worth the time and effort. Characterized by symmetry, geometry, textural interest, and architectural elements, formal landscaping imbues a classic…
0 Comments5 Minutes
Fighting in Lone Jack Ends With Dozens Of Casualties: August 16, 1862
Missouri History Today August 16, 1862: Lone Jack Fighting Ends With Dozens Of Casualties
0 Comments1 Minute
Venomous Snakes Terrorize Springfield: August 15, 1953
Missouri History Today August 15, 1953: Venomous Snakes Terrorize Springfield
0 Comments1 Minute