10/18/2025 | First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site | St. Charles, MO
Join us at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site for a fun day of archaeology and history. The third Saturday of October is International Archaeology, and October 2025 marks the 199th anniversary of the capital's move from St. Charles to Jefferson City. We will be commemorating both occasions, with free self-guided tours of the First Capitol and family-friendly archaeology activities in the backyard.
These activities will be held in conjunction with the historic site's annual public meeting. The meeting will be held in an open house format and will feature information on recent projects and events. You're encouraged to provide feedback, ask questions, and learn more about the site.
Meanwhile, the city of St. Charles will be hosting its Legends and Lanterns Halloween festival. Be sure to check it out while you're in town!
Event times and locations:
- Self-guided tours and archaeology activities: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Capitol and backyard
- Public meeting: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., historic site grounds
Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These public meetings, which are being held for all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give representatives the opportunity to let people know the current statuses and future plans for the parks and sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities.
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is located at:
Associated activities
- Interpretive Programs