Love history? Dismayed by the recent news about demolitions of historic homes? Live in an older home and want info on how to maintain it? A group of people are meeting to explore starting a group to preserve Columbia’s history. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on June 18, 2022 in the Frienda…
MU School of Medicine’s first six women graduates
Learn about the first six women graduates of School of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
New preservation group to meet June 18
June 18, 2022 meeting to explore a new historic preservation group starting.
Spotlight: Historic St. Paul AME features a tight-knit community
This package is the result of a partnership between a class at the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism and CoMoHistoricPlaces.com
100 years at the Columbia Public Library
The Columbia Public Library turns 100 in 2022, a timeline highlights milestones along the way.
Meeting May 7 on preserving Columbia history
Interested in finding ways to preserve Columbia’s history? There will be a meeting to gauge interest in starting some kind of group or brigade of folks interested in Columbia’s history, The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 in the J.W. “Blind” Boone House. Your interest might be in helping create…
Spotlight: Reflecting on recognition: Columbia’s Indigenous people
Brent Cook says a special part of his Native American practices revolve around using his Peace Pipe. It connects his spiritual and physical self with nature and his heritage.
This reporting is the result of a partnership between University of Missouri School of Journalism class and CoMoHistoricPlaces.com
May 7, 2022 — Meeting to preserve Columbia’s history
We’re going to hold a meeting to explore the possibility an organization or group gathering designed to focus on Columbia’s history. Can’t attend? No problem, just drop your ideas and suggestions in the comments! What: The meeting will be at 1 p.m. on May 7 in the J.W. Blind Boone House. Why? There is no…
Spotlight: David Horner, farmer and public servant
David Horner Impacts Farming and Community in Boone County By Erin Martise Posted April 20, 2022 — The patio of David Horner’s home in southern Columbia displays small decorative pieces of cows, tractors and insects. At 100 years old, Horner has spent 76 in Boone County working in farming, education, weather service, city government and…