Mr. Walberg’s appearance sponsored by our friends at Veterans United.
The 2017 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony is a benefit fundraiser for the Historical Society’s Endowment Trust and will be held on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wines, beers, a live auction, and video tributes to the enshrinees. Tickets will be available August 7 on a first-come, first served basis through the Boone County Historical Society.
The Endowment Trust Board of the Boone County Historical Society is pleased to announce this year’s inductees into the Boone County Hall of Fame. Since 1995, the Endowment Trust Board has honored enshrinees in three categories: a business or organization, posthumous recognition, and a living individual.
In 1839, about 900 Boone County residents donated cash or land to bring the University of Missouri to Columbia. Almost half of them, 429, were for $25 or less. Those founding families provided the seeds of what would become a $2.2 billion world-class institution for teaching, medicine, athletics, research and entrepreneurship. Read More
It would be difficult to argue against E.W. Stephens being the single, most influential person in the history of Boone County. He was a journalist, publisher, and civic leader. After learning the newspaper business from William Switzler, he founded the Columbia Herald, which became famous as “America’s model weekly.” Read More
Darwin Hindman served 15 years (five terms) as Columbia’s mayor, which was twice as long as any of his predecessors. Hindman and his wife repeatedly made personal sacrifices for the public good during that time and continue to do so today. Darwin Hindman received degrees in political science and law from the University of Missouri after flying bombers and transport planes during two tours of active duty in the United States Air Force. Read More
The list of accolades for Darwin Hindman is long and includes the following:
As a team, the Hindmans brought long-lasting and important change to our community. Although Darwin got the headlines as mayor, Axie had her shoulder to the grindstone all the while and helped him create successes. Axie’s personal achievements have also served the community well. She was co-chair of the successful capital campaign committee that funded renovation of the rapidly deteriorating, historic Missouri Theatre. Among many other services for the community, Axie was also instrumental in helping Columbia’s popular “One Read” program get off the ground and thrive.
Sparkle AbbeyJuly 16, 2016
We are proud to announce that the Missouri Humanities Council has recognized Meet the Author and is now an important sponsor, joining the Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs and the Missouri Arts Council. Free Admission - Free Coffee. On Saturday, July 16. Doors open at 9:30am, Presentation at 10:30am. Harold's Doughnuts always on hand.
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The Village at Boone Junction is open April 1 through October 30 for tours of four or more visitors by appointment. Come check out Boone County landmarks that take you back in time to the frontier days...More Info
The Montminy Gallery is proud to present acclaimed St. Louis artist, M. Shawn Cornell...More Info
Established in 1990 by the Boone County Historical Society, construction of the Walters History Museum was made possible with donations from businesses and individual members of the Central Missouri community. Come experience the exhibits on display today!More Info
Listed on the National Historic Register, Maplewood House was built in 1877 by Slater Ensor Lenoir and his wife Margaret Bradford Lenoir, both of whom were members of Boone County pioneer families....More Info
The covered veranda and the large, adjacent gazebo provide a vista of beautiful and historic Nifong Park with the Maplewood House peeking through the trees. A popular location for happy hour receptions and wedding receptions, the space can seat up to 100 people and is available for as little as $450.
The 18’ x 25’ conference room features a variety of meeting table and chair set-ups, free Wi-Fi, telephone use and onsite copy service. Rental is $80 for 3 hours and is discounted for non-profit groups.
This splendid home was built in 1877 and is on the National Historic Register. It is available April 1 through October 30 each year and is a unique location for your next bridal shower or tea. It can host small groups of up to 25 in its magnificent first floor and rates begin as low as $200. (Maplewood is currently being renovated and will not be available to rental clients during the summer of 2016. Please contact us about your 2017 event).
The gallery is a very popular rental for luncheons, cocktail receptions, sales awards meetings and small wedding receptions. Its horse-shoe shaped 4,000 sq. feet features art exhibits by the region’s best artists. Rental rates for this beautiful space begin at $450 and could increase depending on the size and length of the event. Included are set-up, tables and chairs. A handsome podium and a 8-channel sound system are also available for an additional charge.