August 24, 1833
Columbia took its first step toward becoming College Town USA on this date. The very innovative Columbia Female Academy was founded.
Caving in Columbia
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park offers trails, caves, and more than two thousand acres in mid-Missouri.
Bur Oak Beauty
Missouri’s champion bur oak is a living landmark that weaves lightning, floods, and generational connections.
May 21, 1856
The Missouri State Teachers Association was founded in Columbia. It was one of the nation's first organization for teachers.