Bicentennial

Angela da Silva is a local historian, preservationist and teacher. She was born and raised on a farm in northwest O’Fallon, Missouri, on land where her ancestors were enslaved.

Missouri Became A Slave State 200 Years Ago, With Grave Consequences For Black Residents

Evie Hemphill

On Aug. 10, 1821, Missouri became the 24th state — the first located west of the Mississippi River and the 12th to allow slavery.

Fireworks and Fair St. Louis returned to the Gateway Arch Wednesday, July 4, 2018, for Independence Day celebrations in St. Louis on July 4, 2018.

Culture & History

Missouri Explorers Program Challenges You To Explore City And State

Sarah Fenske

The Missouri Explorers program celebrates the Show-Me State's bicentennial — and encourages residents and tourists alike to travel by offering a series of challenges. Karen Meirink of Explore St. Louis discusses the St. Louis highlights.

Five men were inducted into the Belleville Walk of Fame in 2014: Ninian Edwards, Lyman Trumull, Bob Goalby, George Blair and Christian "Buddy" Ebsen.

Arts

Belleville Celebrates Bicentennial, Looks Ahead

You’ve stumbled across the cakes, watched the fireworks and heard the stories about St. Louis’ 250th anniversary. But nearby Belleville also is…

Education

SLU group looks to changes for school's 200th birthday

Dale Singer

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Faculty, staff and students got together at Saint Louis University to focus on the school’s future,…