If you happen to live elsewhere than Van Buren, Fremont, Grandin or thereabouts, you may not realize that 2009 is the sesquicentennial of the organization of Carter County. The good folks over there have a full year’s schedule of events to help remember the past and plan for the future. (more…)

JEFFERSON CITY, MO., MARCH 20, 2009 — Two living history events that focus on the Civil War will be held March 28 and April 18 at Fort Davidson State Historic Site in Pilot Knob. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the 2nd Missouri Artillery and the Turner Brigade, the events will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. (more…)

  The Twin Pines Conservation Education Center will host an anniversary event on April 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  One year will have passed since the grand opening celebration in April 2008. The event will feature a fish fry, archery, fishing, music and traditional Ozarks skills demonstrations. (more…)