Missouri 2021 is an initiative of The State Historical Society of Missouri and its Center for Missouri Studies.

The library will be hosting Bicentennial themed programs throughout 2021. Some program details are listed below and will be updated as the information becomes available.

Click here for the “Picture Missouri” Photography Project.

Click here for the Bicentennial writing contest.

For past Bicentennial Programs, please visit our YouTube channel (youtube.com/scenicregionallibrary).

June

Thursday, June 24 at 5 PM:
Thornhill Home in Faust Park present: Frederick Bates, second governor

July

Thursday, July 22 at 5 PM:
Missouri Innovators with Paul Bass

August

Tuesday, August 10, time TBD
Picture Missouri Photography Project Slideshow

Thursday, August 12 at 5PM
Felt Missouri bluebird bookmark

September

Date/TimeTBA:
History and demonstration making rag rugs

Date/TimeTBA:
Marvelous Missouri with Laurie Osseck

October

October 12:
Haunted Missouri

Thursday, October 14 at 5PM
Getting to Know Local Caterpillars with Missouri Botanical Garden: Butterfly House

November

Date/TimeTBA:
Trivia Night/Scavenger Hunt

November 18:
DIY Pioneer Cornhusk Dolls

December

December 15:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Pioneer Christmas

Date/TimeTBA:
Cultural Christmas Traditions of Missouri