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The Museum of Art and Archaeology - Columbia, Missouri

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The Museum of Art and Archaeology - Columbia, Missouri

Are you a fan of art museums?  If so you will want to take the opportunity to visit the art museum of the University of Missouri-Columbia located in Pickard Hall which also houses the Department of Art History and Archaeology allowing you to get two wonderful places at one stop.

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John William “Blind” Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival - Columbia, Missouri

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Let the horns blare and the music flow through the town with the ragtime and early jazz festival.  This two day event is held on the Sunday following the first Thursday in June.  The fesitval is the perfect time to show off the indigenous music, the music that people come from all over the world to hear, right here in Missouri!

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GRANT’S FARM - Afton, Missouri

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While you are in Missouri you will definitely want to visit the wonderful Grant’s Farm. This wildlife preserve and historical site is owned by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The Farm is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 100 different species from six continents.  The Farm takes its name from our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant, who in the 1850s farmed a portion of the 281 acres.

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The Town that Wouldn’t Die - Blackwater, Missouri

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A typical small town that was on the verge of dying when the roads were improved and people started traveling to other communties to buy. Now, just look at what’s happening!

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The Clark House - Boonville, Missouri

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Built in 1820 the first portion of the Clark House was built to hold the growing family of Robert Clark.

The owner of the house was a critical member of the population that helped to establish law and statehood for Missouri. When the first formal county court was held on January 9, 1821, the sitting was held at the Clark House.

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The Hain House - Boonville, Missouri

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How unique is this?? This house was built in 1836 and was owned by just one family from that date forward!

The history of the Hain House begins in 1836 when George Hain, a Swiss immigrant, arrived in America. The dream of the common man - a land where every person regardless of station in life, had the same opportunity brought Hain to Boonville.

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Auto World Museum - Fulton, Missouri

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Come and see the 84 vehicles which are displayed at Auto World; sitting amongst historic settings and exhibits of memorabilia reminiscent of the times the cars were new.

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Missouri School for the Deaf - Fulton, Missouri

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Established in 1851 this is the oldest school of it’s kind west of the Mississippi. In conjunction with the school is the Burney L. Fishback Museum which contains an extensive history of the schools beginning.

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Equestrian Complex at William Woods University - Fulton, Missouri

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This fabulous program for the person that wishes to make a living in the horse business is offered by William Woods University. Classes on all aspects of the proper care of horses is offered. Visits to the college are encouraged for all that are interested in this field.

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Museum of Anthropology - Columbia, Missouri

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Do you know what an Archer Thumb Ring is? Are you familiar with netsuke, okimono, and other Japanese carvings? Have you seen displays of items from Kenya, the Congo and Uganda showing variety of weapons, musical instruments, and personal and domestic items.

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