March 20, 1811
Birthday of “The Missouri Artist,” George Caleb Bingham.
Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.
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BONUS CONTENT: Read more about Bingham and other notable Missouri artists here, Ten Missouri Artworks, from our archives.
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