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Show-Me a bicentennial : commemorating the people, places and culture of Missouri for more than 200 years / Beth Pike ; foreword by Gary R. Kremer.

Pike, Beth, (author.(ME)799106.). Kremer, Gary R., (writer of foreword.). Brenner, John, (managing editor.). Griego, Danielle, (assistant editor.). Lee, Kristie, 1958- (design,, production.). State Historical Society of Missouri, (sponsoring body.).

Summary:

Show-Me a Bicentennial highlights the projects and events leading up to and through Missouri's bicentennial year in 2021. The hardcover, keepsake book is full of beautiful color photos and stories from the My Missouri 2021 Photo exhibition, Missouri Community Legacies, the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt, Missouri Explorers and the Bicentennial Poster contest, as well as submitted photos from the 300-plus projects and events that took place to commemorate 200 years of Missouri statehood. Statehood Day events at the Missouri State Capitol, Together for '21 Fest, Missouri First State Capitol Historic Site, the Missouri State Fair and Scoops Across Missouri ice cream socials are featured in this 120-page commemorative book of Missouri's Bicentennial.

Record details

ISBN: 9780981693996
ISBN: 0981693997
Physical Description: xx, 97 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Planning a bicentennial -- Bicentennial Alliance projects -- Missouri bicentennial quilt -- Bicentennial poster contest -- My Missouri 2021 photo project -- Missouri community legacies -- Missouri explorers -- Missouri on mic -- Bicentennial time capsule -- Endorsed events, projects, and programs -- Statehood Day events -- A path forward.