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First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
200 South Main Street
636-940-3322

Located within a stone’s throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is the first seat of the state’s government. Its rough hewn timbers and dark wood fl Read more…

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2024 Basket Weaving Classes Scheduled at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

Jefferson City, MO – The ever-popular basket weaving classes at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site have added more dates for 2024. Join the team at a monthly basket weaving class to learn how to make a handcrafted basket. …

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Play ‘Til the Cows Come Home at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site on October 12, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Do you remember how much fun summer camp used to be? Do you ever wish you could experience those memories one more time? To relive some of your childhood, join the team at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site…

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Basket Weaving Classes Scheduled at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

Jefferson City, MO – Team members at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site are getting crafty. Beginning in February, join them for a monthly basket weaving class to learn how to make a handcrafted basket. All materials will be…

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Experience Holiday Haberdashery at the Peck Brothers Dry Goods and Hardware Store

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Visit First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site and the Peck’s store to experience shopping in an 1820s frontier general store! On the afternoons and evenings of Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec.10, the…

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Toast Missouri on October 8 at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Here’s to Missouri! Toasts, drinking and early Missouri politics will be discussed at 5 p.m., at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. Join Christopher Alan Gordon, director of Library and…

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August 30th Program at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site Canceled

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Due to a scheduling conflict with the author of “Main Street Charles, MO: A Walk Through History,” the book signing and guided walk originally scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30, have been canceled. Author…

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Creatures of Myth and Legend Scheduled at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Siteon August 6, 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Have you ever wondered whooo inspired a ghost story? Or thought about what animal Nigeria’s Igbo people revere? Join the team members at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site and naturalists from World Bird…

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Flint Knapping Class be Held at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Have you ever watched a survival show and thought, “I wonder how I would handle that situation?” Well, here is your chance to find out! Whether you’re lost in a forest, a guest on “Naked and…

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