Ella Ewing

March 9, 1872

Ella Ewing, the “Missouri Giantess,” was born. She grew to be the world’s tallest woman of her time, reaching 8-feet, 4-inches.


3 More Unusual Missouri Museums

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.


Tractor museums showcase the common and the rare

Three Missouri museums celebrate the iconic tractor and tell the tale of how they evolved into the high-tech behemoths that populate today’s fields. 


Immerse Yourself in the Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield

The Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield immerses visitors in the sights and sounds—and smells—of nature.