May 7th, 2021
News & Events
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Archaeology Survey of Gourd Creek Cave in Phelps County |
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Our Archeologist, Erin Whitson, recently led an archeological survey, and was featured in Phelps County Focus, for her work exploring the rich history of Gourd Creek Cave. This historical landmark, tucked right outside of Rolla, MO, has a vast history and "although the damage to Gourd Creek Cave is extensive, it persists as a unique and vibrant connection to the ancient Ozarks" – we invite you to read the full article and learn more about the many ways this cave was used over time.
"Over thousands of years, a hollowed-out limestone cavity south of Rolla has been home to a vast array of Ozark characters. Its broad opening and impressive depth hosted generations of Native Americans, served as a hideout during the Civil War and were the scene of boisterous July 4th celebrations before the advent of automobiles. For this deep connection to our shared ancient past, and colorful contemporary history, Gourd Creek Cave was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1969."
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The blue text above comes from the Phelps County Focus article, "Historic Sites of Phelps County - Gourd Creek Cave" published on February 9th, 2021.
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This May, we hope you will join us in helping Missourians learn more about ourselves and each other. Your support will go towards programs that create neutral spaces for public dialogue, explore Missouri’s historical and cultural roots, uplift the stories and histories of marginalized groups, support local community organizations in underserved areas, and encourage continued learning in topics from civics to literature.
Help us make a difference by becoming a Missouri Humanities Member today.
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Coming this summer, Missouri Humanities and The Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy present: Missouri Summer Teachers Academy |
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This academy provides high school teachers of American History and Government throughout the state with a chance to develop new insights into their subject fields by offering a series of seminars that focus on key ideas, figures, and events in history of American democracy.
These videos and Q&A sessions will explore Contested Elections, Electoral Calamities, and Controversial Changes in Presidential Power for the 2021 Virtual Missouri Summer Teachers Academy. Visit mohumanities.org/academy to learn more. |
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Major Grants have been restored for 2021! |
We're excited to announce that we will be accepting Major Grants in 2021. Major-Grants fund projects up to $10,000, and applications are due by August 1st, 2021.
Please click the link below to learn more about how to apply.
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We are excited to partner with St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities and the City of Stuttgart, Germany on an upcoming oral history project.
The goal of the project is to collect oral histories from Germans and Missourians alike who have a connection to St. Louis’s German sister city, Stuttgart, including (but not limited to) people who have immigrated from Stuttgart, St. Louisans/Missourians who have visited Stuttgart, and members of the military who perhaps were stationed there.
If you have a connection to Stuttgart and wish to tell your story,
we’d love to hear from you!
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We're excited to announce our summer Virtual Cultural Heritage Workshop! This three-part webinar series will discuss Heritage Tourism in Missouri, with presentations from the Missouri Division of Tourism, Highway 36 Heritage Alliance, and Perry County Heritage Tourism.
Join us June 10th at 10:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., and 3:00 P.M. – registration is required.
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Virtual – Jefferson County Library-Windsor Branch |
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
*There is not a website associated with this presentation. Please contact Mr. Phinney for details on how to register.
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Submissions are open for "Proud to Be, Volume 10
DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 16th, 2021.
No entry fee, five categories for the contest, $250 prize in each category.
Categories include:
Short Fiction, Poetry, Interview with a Warrior, Essay, and Photography
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors, Volumes 1 - 9
Visit mohumanities.org to purchase a copy today!
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors is a creative writing anthology of poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, and photography submissions by and about veterans from across the nation, and spanning generations– from WW1 to Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn More
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Have you visited the Video Archive page on our website?
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If you're unable to visit one of our in-person traveling exhibits on display throughout the state, please take a moment to explore our Digital Exhibit Tour on Struggle for Statehood. |
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Missouri Humanities is here for you. Connect with us on our website and through social media. |
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Since 1971, Missouri Humanities has been dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities by connecting Missourians with the people, places, and ideas that shape our society. We cannot do what we do without you. Please support the work of Missouri Humanities so we can continue engaging the people of the Show Me State in the power of life-long learning. |
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Missouri Humanities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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