Get ready to explore your family tree

The State Historical Society of Missouri has released a series of 12 workshop videos aimed at teaching basic genealogy techniques.


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Missouri River Relief takes campers back to nature

“Missouri River Adventure Camp,” a new initiative by Missouri River Relief, explores the Missouri River by motorboat and by land.


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July 22, 1875

Missouri brick magnate A.P. Green was born on this date in Jefferson City. A.P. Green bricks produced in Mexico, Mo., were fire resistant.


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July 21, 1981

On this date in Missouri history, Six Flags over Mid-America permanently shuttered its Skyway tram ride.


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July 20, 1993

The Flood of '93 ravaged Missouri and the Midwest from April to October, with the biggest rainfalls coming in July. On this date, the Mississippi River in St. Louis topped 47…


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Recommended Reading

Missouri authors and books capture our imaginations with this list of recommended reading.


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July 19, 2007

Missouri History Today is a regular feature of missourilife.com that chronicles historic people, places, and events in the Show-Me State.


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Inaugural Missouri Book Festival brings stories to life!

The Missouri Book Festival takes place Aug. 25-27 in Washington, Mo, and will be filled with activities for all ages.


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Road Trips. That’s My M-O.

Buckle up and get ready to explore Missouri—it’s road trip season. Where do you want to go? Here are some budget- and fuel-friendly ideas.


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July 18, 1940

Did you know? Former Cardinals MVP Joe Torre is the only major leaguer to achieve both 2,000 hits as a player and 2,000 wins as a manager


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