Timothy Carson

Hiram Young was extraordinary: An enslaved man who bought his freedom, created opportunities for freedom for countless others, invested in his community, and lived in such a way…

A seventh cousin of Kit Carson tells stories of the people on the Santa Fe Trail, which started in our state.

Sources and Additional Reading Recommendations on the Sante Fe Trail.

In 1821, Missouri attained statehood, and Mexico won its independence from Spain. Once restrictive Spanish control came to an end, the Mexican markets opened wide to the…