Events
Boone Youth Explorers
November 14, 2026
Montminy Art Gallery
10am-12pm
About
Gather & Give Thanks
Join us for Gather & Give Thanks, a museum event exploring food, family, and community traditions throughout history. Learn how people celebrated harvests, shared resources, and supported their neighbors while preparing for the winter season.
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 Missouri Humanities 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:
- Explore historic recipes and food traditions.
- Create gratitude-themed crafts.
- Learn about community quilting and cooperative traditions.
- Discover native foods and their historical significance.
- Explore how communities came together to celebrate and give thanks.