Events
Boone Youth Explorers
July 11, 2026
Montminy Art Gallery
10am-12pm
About
Stars, Stripes & Small-Town America
Join us for Stars, Stripes & Small-Town America, an interactive event celebrating community traditions and everyday life around Independence Day. Discover how Americans have celebrated summer holidays through parades, picnics, music, and patriotic festivities across generations.
Boone Youth Explorers is our free monthly program designed to spark curiosity and connect kids with local history through hands-on experiences.
Boone Youth Explorers is generously supported by The Bank of Missouri and Missouri Arts Council. Financial assistance for this program has been provided by the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs.
Creative Activities For Kids:
- Design your own vintage parade float
- Create colorful pinwheels and historic-inspired flags
- Make campaign buttons and patriotic keepsakes
- Play picnic games popular in different decades
- Explore traditions of music, parades, and holiday foods throughout history
A perfect blend of history, creativity, and family fun!