George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carver Day celebrates the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 81st anniversary […]
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Historic Homes and Neighborhoods: How to Research Them (Program) 10:00 to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Well known in the Springfield area, Richard Crabtree is a historian who specializes in researching the history of houses and neighborhoods. Rich will share his techniqhues that […]
One of Joplin’s fastest growing community events is set to take center stage once again this summer! JoMoCon, a Comic Con style pop culture convention will be having its third year at the Joplin High School on Saturday, July 20th from 10am to 8pm. Four States residents of all ages are welcome to come celebrate […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive Carthage 7/31/2024: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Butterball LLC, 411 North Main Street
American Red Cross Blood Drive Carthage 7/31/2024: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Carthage VFW Post 2590, 16759 Inca Rd
Through their pollination efforts, bees provide a multitude of benefits to humans and to other wildlife species. People can learn more about the value of Missouri’s native bees at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Insects: Missouri Bees” on Aug. 1. This free online program, which is being put on by the staff […]
Monday, August 5, 2024 Researching American Indian Records: 1896 Applications, Dawes Final Rolls & Guion Miller Roll (Program) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom These three distinct rolls, taken 1896-1909, are unique and provide significant genealogical information, but can be confusing for researchers of American […]
The fall hunting seasons aren’t far away, which means now is the time to practice your archery or firearm skills so your hunting trips in the upcoming months will be successful. People wanting to learn more about where to practice their shooting skills should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program […]
Crows and blue jays are known best for the un-melodic bird noises they make, but beyond a crow’s caws and a blue jay’s chattering are two birds with some very interesting characteristics. People can learn more about crows and blue jays at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Corvids: Crows and Jays.” This […]
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Understanding Freedmen's Bureau Records (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom This session will give an overview of Freedmen's Bureau Records, how to access them, and what types of information may be gathered from them. The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and […]
