The History Museum on the Square and Sharing Stories of the Crossroads has preserved news articles from a century ago, including headlines from 1926 and 1976, such as the Bell Telephone Company's ...

A new marker on the African-American Heritage Trail highlights Kentwood Hall's past as a segregated hotel that desegregated twice.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just three hours southeast of the Kansas City metro area, you’ll find a city steeped in history, inviting visitors to explore its unique blend of past and present. From its ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As Black History Month continues, families across Springfield are sharing stories that preserve the city’s often overlooked Black history, including memories of segregation, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. The Springfield Underground: what ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield lost a music legend 52 years ago this month. But his legacy will live on. The family of Will James donated some 25 pages of his sheet music to the State Historical ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Emily Pritchard shares stories of Missouri’s Trail of Tears history and explains why Springfield became known as the “Queen City.” Also, see a few other “We the People” ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield will host the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration April 30-May 3, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic highway. The Missouri Route 66 ...

Missouri's third-largest city, there's a range of things to do in Springfield and more than 850 different options when it comes to dining.

Dewey Jackson Short was something of an enigma in Missouri history. He was a Methodist minister in his youth, served during World War I and acquired an education from several impressive colleges and ...