Missouri Humanities

Speaker Spotlight: Suzanne Jones

Suzanne Jones helps audiences better understand the experiences of Native peoples in Missouri and beyond. Her presentations focus on exploring Native traditions, history, and the lasting impact of European-Native interactions.

You can bring Suzanne’s perspective and expertise to your school, library, museum, or community through the Missouri Speakers Bureau. To learn more about the Speakers Bureau or to contact a speaker, visit mohumanities.org/schedule-a-speaker.

🎬 Crossroads of a Nation Part III: Missouri's Rhythm, Roads, and Roots is now streaming on Humanities TV...which means the full Crossroads trilogy is now available! 🥳

The third and final installment of this docuseries traces how Missouri shaped American culture. 🗺️ 🎼 From Route 66’s promise of freedom to the blues, jazz and country that gave voice to a nation, from smoky barbecue traditions to baseball’s enduring legacy, Missouri turned local life into national identity. The state’s heart still beats at America’s cultural crossroads.

👉 Watch now (for free!) here: https://h-tv.org/programs/crossroads_part3. New to H-Tv? Simply sign up with an email address!

👀 Part 2 is here ❗❗ Virgo through Capricorn, this is for you. Swipe to discover who you relate to through your zodiac sign.

On this day in 1821, Missouri officially became a state.
The USA just celebrated its semi-quincentennial (250 years), and yet it's easy to forget how young this country still is, let alone the state of Missouri. 205 years ago, Missouri was a brand-new state on land that was, and still is, home to Indigenous nations, including the Osage and Missouria.

Happy statehood day, Missouri! We're grateful to get to celebrate and showcase Missouri's history, culture, languages, and communities every day. ✨

To learn more about our work around the state, visit mohumanities.org

Forget your horoscope; here's your Humanities Scholar!
🎓 Swipe to discover who you relate to behind your zodiac sign. Stay tuned for pt. 2!

🧵 Every Missourian has a story worth stitching into history!

As part of The Story of US: 250 Years as Told by Missouri, we're building a digital community quilt, and you can be part of it. For a small donation, add your name to a patch that becomes part of this growing tribute to our state's people, places, and moments.

Every patch purchased also enters you in a raffle for a handcrafted physical quilt inspired by the design.

Help us stitch Missouri's story together at mohumanities.org/quilt

Stitch Your Story into the Missouri Humanities Quilt Each donation becomes a one-of-a-kind patch on a living digital quilt. See the quilt grow — and claim your place in it.

ICYMI: Last week's Small Town Showcase episode took us to Waynesville! 🎙️ It's a proud town that's home to road warriors, military families, and an intricate history, including the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, and Route 66's glory days.
🔊 Give it a listen and explore our full Small Town Showcase offerings here: mohumanities.org/small-town-showcase, or at the link in our bio!

We are SO EXCITED to share more community stories, and we're thrilled to announce that we're taking nominations for Small Town Showcase 2027! 🥳

If your town has 10,000 people or fewer and is located within the State of Missouri, we hope you consider nominating your community! Here's how it works:

👉 Nominate your town here: https://forms.gle/fyHFidMok4znJwfUA Nominations are open through October 1.
👉 The five communities with the most votes at the end of the voting period will be our featured communities for Small Town Showcase 2027!
👉 Each featured community works with Missouri Humanities on a short film and podcast episode to highlight what makes Missouri towns so wonderful.

We can't wait to see what comes next for Small Town Showcase! Questions? Email [email protected].

Small Town Showcase We are not a flyover state… We are the heart of America Small Town Showcase is Missouri Humanities’ premiere digital storytelling initiative. Through podcasts and short films, the program highlights […]

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Charles "Patrick" Hotle

Geography plays a pivotal role in all historical events, including throughout Missouri's fight for freedom. In "Missouri Slave Stampedes and the Underground Railroad," Dr. Charles "Patrick" Hotle explores large-scale escape attempts by enslaved Missourians and their impact on the state's history in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Bring this presentation to your library, museum, school, or community organization free of charge through the Missouri Speakers Bureau! To learn more and see additional speaker opportunities, visit mohumanities.org/schedule-a-speaker

💙 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at the Missouri Main Street Conference in Springfield this weekend!

It was wonderful connecting with so many professionals, educators, and community leaders. Whether you asked about our grants, explored our traveling exhibits, or chatted with staff about applying for SPARK!, we appreciated your time and conversation.

Strong communities are built by people who care, and we're honored to work alongside and support you.