Ages 19+: Join us to learn how interactions between people of European ancestry and Native Americans have often forced changes in the population and cultures of the indigenous people.
Ages 19+: Fighting in the last battle of the Civil War may have been their military accomplishment, but they made an immense impact in their Missouri communities as preachers, teachers, farmers and political leaders. Meet these individuals who were freed from slavery by military service and returned from war to build their communities.
Ages 19+: Come learn about the park’s history, Missouri State Parks, and how state parks benefit us all.
Ages 19+: Linda Becker will speak about self-taught artist, Isabelle Rebecca Walkenhorst Nolte. A collection of paintings by this prolific artist will be on display
Ages 19+: Join us for a writer workshop, book signing, and author panel!
Ages 19+ REGISTRATION Required: Receive a sourdough starter, samples, discard and bread recipes.
All Ages: Come celebrate Old Drum Day early with a Storytime for your four legged canine.
Ages 13+: Patrons will meet at the visitors center to learn Owl facts and then we will do an evening hike to hopefully see and hear owls within the park.
Ages 19+: Join us to learn about free resources available through the U.S. Small Business Administration to help you plan, launch, manage, and grow your business. We will also talk about Entrepreneurial Development, Access to Small Business Funding, Government Contracting, Surety Bonding, Small Business Certifications, and Disaster Recovery.
Ages 0-5: Naturalist Chris Edmonson, from Knob Noster State Park, will do a library program entitled Mammal Mania. Discover the wild nature of Missouri and learn all about our famous and sometimes infamous Missouri mammals.