A new speaker series from your Boone County History & Culture Center exploring REAL PEOPLE and REAL STORIES.
Things That Matter is a free, conversational-style speaker series hosted from 1:00-2:00 p.m. once monthly on Thursdays in the History & Culture Center’s Montminy Gallery. No RSVP is required.
Join us to hear from real people sharing powerful stories!
Sept 14 | Sandra Schiess
One of Columbia’s First Female Firefighters
Oct 12 | Barbara Buffaloe
Mayor, City of Columbia
Nov 9 | John Wilke
History of the Boone County Volunteer Fire Department
Dec 14 | Gary R. Kremer
Executive Director, State Historical Society, Persistent Problems in Missouri History
About the Things That Matter Speaker Series
We aim to produce a series that is inclusive of all voices and creates a safe space for all to feel heard. The intent is to broaden community understanding of tough topics by sharing important stories. Subjects will include anything deserving thoughtful consideration by Boone Countians—everything from art and literature to social issues and natural history.
Things That Matter was conceived by Chris Campbell, executive director of the Boone County Historical Society, and Dr. Victoria Hubbell, BCHS board director.
