General… History of Columbia — You can help! 12 Sep 202012 Sep 2020 This website aspires to grow into a door into the history of Columbia, Missouri. Why? Currently, Columbia has no single entry point to find Columbia's history. This site is designed…
Black History… Bicentennial Celebrations 2 Sep 2020 BoCo200 -- On Nov. 16, 2020, Boone County will dedicate a monument to mark the 200th anniversary of its founding, according to this Aug. 28, 2020 Columbia Missourian article. A…
Black History… Coronavirus: Lessons from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic 20 Mar 2020 If you're like me, you're concerned about ongoing coronavirus pandemic. I stay hopeful by looking at history and how we're all pulling together by not getting together. Thanks CoMo businesses…
Events… Peek inside 601 S. Greenwood 6 Sep 2019 Do you go to estate sales just to see the historic homes? Oh, that's just me? I don't think so! Here's your chance to see the inside of 601 S.…
CoMo200… October launch of Bicentennial campaign 26 Aug 201924 Aug 2019 Put on your thinking cap and get ready to do your part toward making art to celebrate Columbia's bicentennial. In October, the city's bicentennial task force is going to launch…
Historical Homes Fairy Tale/Hansel and Gretel House for sale 14 Aug 201914 Aug 2019 The house at 121 West Boulevard North is up for sale. It features a log cabin inside and while it looks tiny, it's not. Listed at $140,000, the house is…
Black History… Grand opening:10-2, Saturday, Aug. 10, Columbia 9 Aug 20199 Aug 2019 Saturday will mark a once in a lifetime event. The Center for Missouri Studies, a $35 million building, will open with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. There…
CoMo200… A crummy vacation or why Columbia’s bicentennial needs you 18 Jun 20197 Jun 2019 Most vacations are great if even just because we escape work. But I remember one vacation I'd rather forget. I was young and I took a road trip with someone…
Boone County History and Culture Center… Events: Concert, history meetings, art and Save Historic Broadway meeting 3 Jun 20193 Jun 2019 Monday, June 3, 2019 -- 7 p.m. at the Boone County History & Culture Center. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Come hear Missouri’s Queen of Roots Aina Cook and band…
Events… Save today on preservation conference 29 May 201929 May 2019 Whether you're a history buff, preservation expert or just want to learn, the Missouri Preservation Conference has something for you -- and today is the last day to save on…
