First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

10/16/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our first ever Homeschool Day this past Tuesday! The turn-out was more than we expected- telling us perhaps we should do it again in the future! 😉

10/14/2026

Continuing along our journey to Jefferson City... what would the journey have been like for those traveling? What were the conditions like?

10/07/2026

What a fun Seniors to Parks event we had! Lots of fun activities-17 in all including a few shown here-basket weaving, indigo dyeing, Katy Tram tours, calligraphy, watercolor painting, needle felting and so much more! A bbq lunch, great people and a beautiful day-what more could we ask for?

We appreciate all the staff and instructors and participants for coming out to the event!

Now on to our events next week-Homeschool Day on Tuesday, October 13 and Archaeology Day on Saturday, October 17th. Both open to the public-come on out and visit again!

09/19/2026

Looking for something to do today? We have staff at Pollinator Palooza in Weldon Springs and staff at Archaeology Day at Graham Cave State Park in Danville. Lots of activities at both locations as well as the Capitol today. Come on out and see us!!

09/09/2026

Don't be afraid of the heat! This talk will take place indoors and in air conditioning! Tonight at 7 p.m.!

Were women able to achieve justice in colonial Missouri? Come learn about Madame Chouteau's case tomorrow, September 9th at 7 p.m.! This lecture is FREE and open to the public!

09/08/2026

Were women able to achieve justice in colonial Missouri? Come learn about Madame Chouteau's case tomorrow, September 9th at 7 p.m.! This lecture is FREE and open to the public!

09/05/2026

In early Missouri, sometimes the judge was also the prosecutor. Come learn about justice in Missouri on Wednesday, September 9th at 7 p.m.!

08/28/2026

If you were ever wondering, our 1820's Kentucky Long R***e is approximately 1.17 interpreters long, at 60" total!

08/20/2026

How did early Missourians administer justice? Come find out with the evening of Wednesday, September 9th in an engaging talk by our interpreter Charles Callier!

06/13/2026

Yes, we're the second smallest state park... but we still see plenty of wildlife!

Just a reminder: Wildlife is just that, wild! Do not handle any wild animals, and alert park staff if the animal is in an area where it could be a danger to the public or vice versa. The bat and turtle in these photos were handled by park staff and relocated out of the path of the public.