12/3/2025 | Missouri State Museum | Jefferson City, MO
In the winter of 1818, geologist and cartographer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft set out to explore the Ozarks with his partner. Throughout the trip, Schoolcraft kept a detailed journal of observations. He described plants, forests, limestone cliffs, prairies, oak savannas, and other features that he encountered. His notes were published after he returned, and his observations continue to inform historians and natural resource managers today.
Join Clinton Flowers, interpretive aide at the Missouri State Museum, to learn more about this expedition. He will provide an overview of the expedition and its accomplishments, and he will also discuss Schoolcraft's enduring legacy.
This program is part of the Missouri State Museum's Landing After Hours series. This series is held the first Wednesday of each month at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site. Doors to the site’s Lohman Building open at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Convenient parking is available in the lot next to the Lohman Building, located at 100 Jefferson St.
The program will also be livestreamed on the Missouri State Museum’s Facebook page. Did you know that you don't have to have a Facebook account to view Facebook videos or live programs? Simply follow the link and enjoy: facebook.com/MissouriStateMuseum.
For more information about this free program, call the museum at 573-751-2854.
Program Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Program Location:
- In person: Lohman Building, Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City
- Virtual: Missouri State Museum Facebook page
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