Missouri 2021

12/20/2022

Do you have your copy of Show Me a Bicentennial? This beautiful 98-page full color book is the perfect keepsake to commemorate Missouri’s Bicentennial and the hundreds of events and projects across the state carried out the past several years. Authored by Beth Pike and assistant editor Danielle Griego of the SHSMO bicentennial team, the book is available for the purchase of $20 at the Richard Book Store and online: shop.SHSMO.org (shipping charge for online orders)

All proceeds benefit the work of the State Historical Society of Missouri, sponsor and organizer of the Missouri Bicentennial.

We are down to LESS than 75 copies with no more reprints. Now’s the time to buy the book while supplies last!

10/19/2022

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt's final stop at the Missouri Quilt Museum yesterday! The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will be on long-term exhibition at the Missouri Quilt Museum, along with the Missouri 4-H Bicentennial Quilt and a rotation of county quilts from around the state.

The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt features a block from each of Missouri’s 114 counties and the independent city of St. Louis showcasing the diversity of Missouri’s culture, people and geography. To honor Missouri’s 200 years of statehood, the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO), Quilting Deals - Missouri Star Quilt Co and the Missouri State Quilters Guild teamed up to find quilters for each quilt block. Quilters from across the state submitted 6.5 x 6.5-inch blocks to represent the county where the live or have a connection. The Missouri Star Quilt Company stitched the blocks together and gave the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt its final look.

The Missouri 4-H Bicentennial Quilt celebrates the rich history of Missouri 4-H. Created by hands of 4-H members, volunteers and supporters, each block represents 4-H and different parts of Missouri. The quilt top was pieced together by past Missouri 4-H Director and avid quilt maker Ina Linville. The quilt has toured with the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt with display stops, including the Missouri State Fair.

Thanks to those who shared the Bicentennial mini quilt post and to our drawing winner, Cindy Collins!

10/03/2022

CHANCE TO WIN! We are giving away a reproduction bicentennial mini-quilt FREE! Like and share this post to enter and we'll draw for a winner on October 17. Make sure to join us in Hamilton on October 18 at 1p.m. when the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt goes on long-term display at the Missouri Quilt Museum!

Learn more about the free opening reception: https://bit.ly/3C3lXGC

08/10/2022

It's been one year since we commemorated the Missouri Bicentennial together. Happy 201st, Missouri 🥲

06/23/2022

Thank you to everyone who came today for the Bicentennial Mural dedication! Come see the mural in Harry’s Cafe inside the Truman State Office Building. We are thrilled this special mural has found it’s permanent home across from our beautiful State Capitol!

06/17/2022

It’s been a busy week finishing up some of our projects for the bicentennial. This afternoon, we dedicated the completed restoration of the Historic Main Gate at the Missouri State Fair off of 16th St. in Sedalia. The Art Deco structure built in the 1930s was restored to its full glory with funding provided by the Missouri Bicentennial Commission. Visitors who pass through these gates will experience the legacy of our state’s agriculture industry and be welcomed by this iconic and historic entrance to the Missouri State Fair Missouri Department of Agriculture

06/16/2022

Thank you Springfield area friends who came to our opening reception for the Bicentennial Quilt. It will be on display now thorough July at the State Historical Society Springfield Research Center inside the Missouri State University Library.

A drawing to win a mini version of the quilt will be held on the last day of the exhibition. Anyone who renews or become new annual members of the State Historical Society will have their name in the drawing! Must enter now through July at SHSMO Springfield Research Center.

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06/14/2022

Friends in Southwest Missouri, the Bicentennial Quilt is coming your way! Tomorrow, our six week exhibition of the quilt begins at the State Historical Society of Missouri Springfield Research Center on the Missouri State University campus! You’re invited to our opening reception on Wednesday, June 16, 4-6 p.m. Join us for refreshments, see the quilt and talk with some of the quilters who created this special one-of-a kind quilt! If you miss the reception, come by to see the quilt during our regular visitor hours at the SHSMO Springfiel Research Center.

05/20/2022

Join us for the dedication of the mural on June 23, 2:30 p.m., at the cafeteria inside the Truman Building on the 4th floor! Barb and Aaron will be there!

May 18, 2022! Barb and I traveled to Jefferson City to be among the first people to see The Missouri Bicentennial Mural hanging in its permanent home. It looks grand on the big wall in the dining area of Harry’s Place Restaurant inside the Harry S Truman Building.

05/03/2022

Come join us at the State Historical Society Rolla Research center for the start of the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt exhibition now through June 14! You’re invited to our public reception that is happening now! Special for the reception only are two additional bicentennial quilts from Phelps and Texas Counties, 4-6 pm today, at the Curtis Laws Wilson library l, 2nd floor, on the Missouri S&T campus! The State Historical Society of Missouri Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri Quilt Museum Missouri Star Quilt Co. The National Quilt Museum Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild Restorative Justice Movement Center Phelps County Historical Society Community Betterment and Arts Council of Houston, MO