For those readers who like local history and don’t already know, the Adair County Historical Society and Museum also publishes a quarterly magazine called “The Adair Historian.” It is 36 pages filled with local history stories of people and places written by local writers. It is published in January, April, July and October for a yearly membership or subscription fee. If you would like to subscribe, contact the Historical Society at 211 S. Elson in Kirksville, MO, 63501, phone 660-665-6502. We are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-4 p.m. A subscription also makes a good gift.
During World War I, Missouri proudly revealed it had produced two distinguished U.S. Army generals whose efforts helped turn the tide of the conflict in Europe.
HANNIBAL — Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center and the Deutschheim Verein will present a “Symposium on the Shared History of Germans and African Americans” from 2-4 p.m. Saturday,
Susan Krumm, Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society President, spoke to Rotarians on Wednesday to provide an update about the organization and upcoming events.
Since its founding in 1866, the Log Providence Missionary Baptist Church has undergone many changes, including four different structures, but has always retained its commitment to community and worship.