News Special ceremony planned for Missouri Statehood Day A special public event is planned Tuesday at the state Capitol to mark the Missouri's bicentennial. by News Tribune Aug. 4 2021 @ 12:00am A special public event is planned Tuesday at the state Capitol to mark the Missouri's bicentennial. Missouri Statehood Day marks 200 years since the Missouri Territory became the 24th state to enter the Union. A ceremony on the South Lawn will begin at 9 a.m. Gov. Mike Parson, past governors and other dignitaries will recognize the 200 years of statehood. The ceremony will be open to the public but also will be livestreamed on Missouri2021.org for those who wish to attend virtually or view it later.