In honor of Ulysses S. Grant’s 200th birthday, The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library will be hosting a traveling exhibit from the Missouri Humanities Council for the month of December which highlights Grant’s connections to Missouri. The “Ulysses Grant’s Missouri” exhibit tells the story of the General and President through his own words. […]
The Stars and Stripes Museum and Library invites you to stop by the museum for our 4th Annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10am to 2pm. This festive event is free and open to the public. In addition to lots of free cookies and cocoa, you can take your
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The Stars and Stripes Museum and Library invites you to attend our 2nd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9am to 3pm at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau. This event is open to the public and admission is free. The Craft Fair will feature more than 60 local vendors plus several
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Thursday, May 26 – Monday, May 30 Come to the Stars and Stripes Museum and set up for the 100-Mile yard sale. Call 573-568-2055 to reserve a spot. Amenities available: clean bathrooms off road parking food vendors electricity available
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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022 AT 11 AM For the first week of our 2022 Summer Reading Program, we will be visiting New Zealand with the story “The Kiwi’s Gift”. A story-inspired craft and snack will follow the story. (This program is completely free and open to all ages.)
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SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 AT 10 AM – 2 PM Local Bloomfield Middle School student, Nolan Hollowell, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and is undergoing treatment in St. Louis. In order to raise money to help Nolan and his family afford medical costs, hotel stays, gas, etc., The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library
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THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 AT 11 AM For the second week of our 2022 Summer Reading Program, we will be visiting Hawaii with the story “The Owl Battle”. A story-inspired craft and snack will follow. (This program is completely free and open to all ages.)
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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 AT 11 AM For the third week of our 2022 Summer Reading Program, we will be visiting Mongolia with the story “Evergreen”. A story-inspired craft and snack will follow. (This program is completely free and open to all ages.)
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 AT 11 AM For the fourth week of our 2022 Summer Reading Program, we will be visiting Mexico with the story “Red Ant, Black Ant”. A story-inspired craft and snack will follow. (This program is completely free and open to all ages.)
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THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022 AT 11 AM For the fifth week of our 2022 Summer Reading Program, we will be visiting Ireland with the story “The Giant’s Causeway”. A story-inspired craft and snack will follow. (This program is completely free and open to all ages.)
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