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Headquartered in St. Charles, Henschel Hat Company is one of the few remaining hat manufacturers in the United States. Thanks to major retail relationships with companies like Disney, Bass Pro Shops, and L.L. Bean, these toppers enjoy wide appeal.

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The road from St. Louis to St. Charles was declared a public road on this date. It was laid out in 1772. In 1865 it was improved with a rock surface and has been known as St. Charles Rock Road ever since.

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George Sibley and his party departed from St. Charles on this day to survey what would become the Santa Fe Trail.

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Many charming small towns become especially enchanting during December. Here are five in Missouri where you can stroll downtown and embrace the magic of Christmas while shopping in unique venues for those just-right gifts.

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Halloween may be over, but you can still encounter a monster – a Hot Wheels Monster Truck, that is! Actually, you can encounter a whole fleet of the motorized monsters at an exciting, entertaining family-friendly event Nov. 4–5, 2023.

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President Thomas Jefferson asked William Clark and Meriwether Lewis to find a route to the Pacific coast. On this day in 1804 they left from St. Charles to explore new lands from that Missouri city to the Pacific Ocean. During their journey, Lewis and Clark braved wild animals and harsh conditions. They encountered many different …

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Winter Festivals and Events in Missouri Bring Holiday Cheer. Hello, Mo here, inviting you to join communities across Missouri as they welcome the holidays.

Paw Parade

Dress up your favorite four-footed best friend and go to the Paw Parade tomorrow on Saturday. There will be prizes for the best costume and an animal-lover fair after the parade. Watch for free.

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Queen rockers will want to snag tickets for the performance of One Night of Queen on March 31 or April 1, 2023, at River City Casino & Hotel at St. Charles.

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This date in Missouri history: This was the last day to meet in the first capital building in St. Charles. All records were taken to Jefferson City by canoe.

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This date in Missouri history. A new church in Les Petites Cotes (Village of the Little Hills) was named San Carlos Borremeo on this day. The village around the church changed its name on this day also. It was named for the church and called San Carlos de Misury. In 1803 it was changed to St. Charles.

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September 28, 1916 – With 21 saloons in St. Charles, proprietors complained that none of them could make a profit. They were asking that the number be limited to ten.  This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and …

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It’s been a wild eighteen months. Many shifted work and home lives around during the pandemic in an effort to keep others safe. Now as more people are vaccinated, and as case numbers decline and establishments continue to open up, we should all feel relieved, right? Not exactly, says Dr. Arpit Aggarwal of MU Health Care.

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Birthday of Louis Blanchette who founded St. Charles in 1769.

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The riverboat Montana wrecked on the St. Charles bridge.

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Celebrate Missouri’s bicentennial all year long.

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This article is presented in partnership with Missouri Division of Tourism. Hi everyone, Outdoor Mo here. While road trips are a great way to explore Missouri, consider pedaling your way across the state on the Katy Trail – America’s longest developed rail-to-trail route. The 240-mile trail is actually a state park that runs through the midsection …

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The notorious St. Charles Bridge opened across the Missouri River. It was the scene of several collapses, train wrecks, and riverboat sinkings.  

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This article is presented in partnership with The Streets of St. Charles. Kick back this summer at Streets of St. Charles. Exceptional restaurants, shopping, hotels, and activities make this metro St. Louis destination a complete experience for a midweek or weekend getaway. From May through October, Streets of St. Charles has a full event line-up …

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A railroad bridge across the Missouri at St. Charles collapsed for the third time! Thirty one freight cars plunged into the river. It was also proving to be a hazard for steamboats.

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Find cultural cuisine, unique boutiques, and family entertainment at the Streets of St. Charles.

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This is the day that “Le Chasseur,” the hunter, Louis Blanchette died. He had earlier established a trading post that he called Les Petite Cotes, or Village of Little Hills. Under the Spanish, the name was changed to San Carlos but the Americans call it St. Charles.

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St. Charles dealership restores, services, and sells vintage vehicles.

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On this date a huge still was located on an island in St. Charles County. This one had 6000 gallons of fermenting mash. St. Charles County was called the most still-infested in the state.

MR340 Canoe Race

Hundreds of paddlers from around the world will undertake the MR340 next year, a grueling 340-mile race on the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Charles. Get a taste for the adventure from these veteran competitors, and pick a point along the river to watch.

Christmas Carolers performing on Main Street in St. Charles for it's annual Christmas Traditions Shopping Season

Our top picks from around the state.

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Geh und erforschel (go and explore) Missouri’s German Heritage with a new book by W. Arthur Mehrhoff and published by Missouri Life Inc.

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In St. Charles and St. Louis flag raising ceremonies were conducted recognizing the new American sovereignty.

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As a landlocked state, Missouri isn’t exactly a hub for lighthouses. Yet there are a few places within our borders to experience these iconic pieces of nautical life. All of Missouri’s lighthouse structures are ornamental, but they still offer up interesting history, a study in architecture, great views, or at the very least, a fun photo-op.