Missouri History

Chillicothe, Missouri, has an unusual claim to fame: It’s the town where pre-sliced bread first debuted back in 1928. The state has even declared July 7, Sliced Bread Day, as an official holiday. But despite being less than a century old, the origin of this revolutionary pantry staple was almost lost to history.

Historian Katie Moon describes notable women who shaped St. Louis history.

Slavery in Missouri is rarely discussed, but unique geography in its western region helped create a treacherous set of circumstances for the enslaved.

Missouri Bicentennial project launches a website that includes famous Missourians, historical events and narrative stories that helped shape Missouri’s history and culture.

If you love French wine and the Napa Valley region of California, then you should really thank Missouri — specifically, the work of a few Missouri winemakers and scientists who saved the industry at a pivotal moment.

"America's Last Little Italy: The Hill" tells the story of a historic St. Louis neighborhood. The coronavirus pandemic changed the film's rollout last year, but director Joseph Puleo said that online streaming has attracted viewers from around the world.

Carol Diaz-Granados and Jim Duncan have researched rock art — referred to as petroglyphs and pictographs — for more than 30 years in Missouri. They discuss how the petroglyphs and pictographs came to be and what they tell us about the state's indigenous history.

Ste. Genevieve received a distinction sought by town residents for years when the National Parks Service formally dedicated a National Historical Park there. Advocates of the designation hope it will boost the town's profile and attract more tourist dollars.

A small community of enthusiasts has been racing pigeons in St. Louis since the 1920s. Though membership has dwindled in recent years, the Mount Pleasant Homing Pigeon Club is trying its best to keep the sport alive and pass it along to the next generation.

Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, returned to Jefferson City on Friday. The 1,400-pound statue normally sits atop the Capitol dome but was taken…