1860s Lifestyle Exposition Sept. 18-19 in Springfield, Mo.
Experience the life and times of Americans in the mid-nineteenth century at the 19th annual
1860s Lifestyle Exposition sponsored by the Friends of Gray/Campbell Farmstead Sept. 18-19, at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. The demonstrations, contests and family activities begin at
11 a.m. on Saturday until 4:30 p.m. and from noon until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The two-day event highlights the mid-nineteenth century clapboard siding farmhouse moved to the park in 1984 from the intersection of James River and Kansas Expressways. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Blacksmith Brad “Taylor” Johnson will demonstrate ironwork and Friends of the Garden member Shirah Miriam “Mimi” Aumann will ...
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Enjoy one of the Springfield area's largest fall arts and crafts festivals! The 13th Annual Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street, presented by Great Southern, is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18-19.
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College Galleries Return with Sept. 3 First Friday Art Walk
Join First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. Sept.
3 as five of our college-based galleries reopen for the fall, and our 26 participating galleries unveil new shows, live music, art demonstrations, artists' talks, food, fellowship and
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Women's Conference: "God's Wish for You" Sept. 17-18 in Springfield, Mo.
The 2nd Annual Heart of Compassion Ministries Women’s Conference “God’s Wish for You” is set for Sept. 17-18 in the Plaster Student Union theatre at Missouri State University.
Registration for the event is $15 per person, two students for $15 and groups of 15 or more are $10 each. Participants are encouraged to register early because seating is limited.
The schedule of events includes a concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 featuring Christian recording artist Beckah Shae. A variety of services are available from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 18. The event ends with a healing service that begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 18.
The organization also is conducting a ...
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Tickets for all events can be purchased at
McDonald's Dollar Day Aug. 28 at Dickerson Park Zoo
All you need to have a great day at Dickerson Park Zoo on Aug. 28 is $1! Admission to the zoo will be $1 for all ages; gates are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.McDonald's Dollar Day activities will include
- meet-and-greet with Ronald McDonald,
- tours of the Ronald McDonald House Tooth Truck,
- $1 face painting booth,
- 25¢ inflatable bounce houses and
- strolling magic by The Fishin' Magician. ...
Industry and Agriculture Exhibit at Springfield History Museum Until Nov. 13
The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County will feature an exhibit until Nov. 13 of industry and agricultural activities that
made Springfield and Greene County the success they are today.
Titled “Made in Springfield: when industry and agriculture reigned,” the exhibit shows some of the earliest manufacturing and production facilities in the area including The Springfield Wagon Works, Meyer Milling Company, MFA Packing Company, Gottfried Furniture and many others along with some of the large farms and orchards which filled the county in its early years. There are also several examples of the products and tools used in the pictured businesses.
The History Museum features a permanent exhibit highlighting ...
<< MORE >>Tickets on Sale for "Hamlet" in Springfield, Mo.
The Skinny Improv in association with The Springfield Shakespeare Project announces tickets now on sale for "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Jenkins. The play will be
performed at The Gallery at National Avenue, 1515 S. National Avenue Thursday-Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16-Oct. 2, 2010.Hamlet has been called "the greatest play in the history of English" and been produced and performed numerous times.
Springfield Shakespeare Project founder and director of "Hamlet" Jeff ...
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Announces Fall Hours
Fall hours of operation for Wilson's Creek National Battlefield were announced today by Superintendent T. John Hillmer. Tour Road hours will change to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., effective Sept. 7, 2010.
Visitor Center hours will remain at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Museum hours will continue to be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
An entry permit of $5 per adult or $10 per family is required for all persons using the battlefield including ...
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For more information about Springfield, Missouri, visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site or call 800-678-8767.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
815 E. St. Louis St.
Springfield, MO 65806
