Rusty Drewing Toyota in Jefferson City is kicking off the holiday season with an incredible opportunity for car buyers. Our Win Your Toyota contest gives anyone who purchases a new Toyota from November 1, 2024, to January 2, 2025, the chance to drive into the new year with their Toyota – paid! This one-of-a-kind event …
It’s the season of festive cheer, sparkling lights, gift giving, and holiday parties. It’s time to gather your favorite people around to experience all the coziest moments of the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday season has arrived and here in JCMO, we are ready to celebrate. Brought to you in partnership with Jefferson …
How does beer and burgers in a jail cell sound? Kind of bizarre? What if the beer was thoughtfully brewed in small batches and the burgers were freshly cooked while you’re doing time with that beer? Welcome to Prison Brews, where guests can feast on exceptional food and drinks while enjoying its distinct ambience. By: …
Spooky season is upon us, so it’s the perfect time to begin scary movie marathons! The Missouri State Museum in Jefferson City has decided to join in on the fun with a showing of “House on Haunted Hill”. Employees at Missouri State Museum say they’ve “talked off and on about doing exhibits about Missouri movies, …
Missouri History Today October 7, 1864: General Sterling Price Halts Attack On Jefferson City
With mums, pumpkins and cooler weather, you know fall has finally arrived! Whether you’re in the mood for a clap-and-sway concert, exhilarating air show, historical festival, or finding a colossal pumpkin, JCMO has the perfect day in store.
Leadership Jefferson City’s annual Battle of the Brews is a much-anticipated fundraising event that pits commercial and home brewers against one another in the ultimate sudsy smackdown. Who will take the top spot? You be the judge—literally.
The Candlelight Concert series takes classical music and elevates the experience with thousands of candles to create a warm, intimate listening atmosphere. These concerts will be held in Columbia, Jefferson City, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
With dazzling fireworks, upbeat concerts, slippery mud pits and hair-tousling carnival rides, Jefferson City is ready to have fun this summer. Don’t miss out on these upcoming events!
A beloved tradition for 20+ years, Salute to America is an all-day Independence Day extravaganza that brings the booms to Jefferson City. Enjoy food, drink, a parade, live music, and—once it gets dark—a dazzling fireworks display.
Legislation was signed and bond issues awarded on this day for the building of our present Capitol Building.
Missouri’s fourth and current constitution was ratified on this date in 1945.
Learn about the fascinating and often overlooked connection between German immigrants and African American slaves in Missouri. An upcoming symposium in Jefferson City explores this topic through lectures, a short play, and a special exhibit.
Missouri History Today January 19, 2022: Governor Parsons Delivers 2022 State of the State Address
It’s the season of festive cheer, sparkling lights, gift giving and holiday parties. It’s time to gather your favorite people around to experience all the coziest moments of the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday season has arrived and here in JCMO, we are ready to celebrate.
Missouri History Today October 7, 1864: General Sterling Price Halts Attack On Jefferson City
Missouri History Today October 1, 1826: Missouri Moves Capital To Jefferson City
Missouri History Today September 17, 1866: First College For Freed African Americans Opens For Classes
Ready to beat the heat this summer? Visit Jefferson City to cool down with evening concerts, slippery mud pits and hair-tousling carnival rides!
Voted the #1 Thing to Do in Jefferson City and recipient of the 2022 Travelers’ Choice on TripAdvisor, the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) is worth exploring in Missouri’s capital city. It was named the “Bloodiest 47 Acres in America” in 1967 by Time magazine and is a beloved treasure to history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. Guests walk through once-overcrowded housing units and the gas chamber where 40 inmates took their final breath. See why a trip to this infamous prison should be on your bucket list!
America’s most trusted man, Scooby’s Mystery Machine, and antique veterinary tools that would send Scooby howling to the hills—you’ll find them at these three Missouri museums. Head here to learn about wonderful and wonderfully weird exhibits.
Paint, pottery and a scent experience: Find your next art project in Jefferson City!
Spring is a great time to get outdoors and brush off the winter blues. Hop on your favorite wheeled vehicle and hit the highway to the State Capitol. Follow the route we supplied or make your own way. Be sure and stop and get a bite to eat followed by some great ice cream.
On February 5, 1911, the second Missouri State Capitol was destroyed by fire. A bolt of lightning hit the dome of the Missouri State Capitol, sparking a fire that tore through the building. Firefighters across mid-Missouri rushed to Jefferson City to try and save the building.
On January 29, 2014, Rand-McNally named Jefferson City, Missouri, the nation’s most beautiful small town.
On January 22, 1829, the Missouri State Library was established in Jefferson City.
It’s the season of festive cheer, sparkling lights, gift giving and holiday parties. It’s time to gather your favorite people around to experience all the coziest moments of the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday season has arrived and here in JCMO, we are ready to celebrate.
Missouri River Relief will host a Missouri River Cleanup in Jefferson City on Saturday, October 15! Join hundreds of like-minded individuals working to make a positive difference on the river, and in their community.
Fall has finally arrived, and it’s time to plan your next adventure. Whether you’re in the mood for a historical festival, a paddle down the Missouri River, or finding a colossal pumpkin, JCMO has the perfect day in store.
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