Historical Society announces dates for 2021 history camp Published by admin on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 9:00am
The 2021 Audrain Historical Society’s history camp will be held from Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.
`Happy 200 Birthday Missouri’ will be this year’s camp theme to celebrate the bicentennial of Missouri and reflect on the great state of Missouri, it’s rich history, resilient and diverse people, and varied landscapes. Campers will actively learn about Missouri through cooking, living history, storytelling, science, arts and crafts, guest educators, reenactments, and recreation.
History camp is open to children that have completed the grades 3 through 5. Cost is $50 and is limited to the first 48 registrants. Some scholarships are available.
More copies of local history book signed by Shire, Erdel Published by admin on Fri, 02/12/2021 - 2:56pm
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“Marvin Leslie McGee of 916 West Latney, this city, an employee of the International Shoe company, was holder of the very first number – 158 – pulled from the gold fish bowl by Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson shortly after 11 o’clock this morning. McGee is on vacation in Michigan.”
“Brother of Former Resident Killed Somewhere in Pacific.”
“Woman’s Place is in the Brick Plant, Too, These 40 women Say.”
“Capt. Tony B. Lumpkin, of this city, has been reported missing in action on the North African front, since April 1st … Capt. Lumpkin, who is Commandant on leave from the Missouri Military Academy, was stationed with the U.S. troops in Great Britain several months until the invasion of North Africa.”