8/17/2021 | Missouri State Museum | Jefferson City, MO
John William “Blind” Boone and Carl Schurz: same trail, different blazers. Boone, an African American musician and entertainer. Schurz, a German Civil War general, reporter and politician. Both struggled with oppression but were spirit-filled and challenged all people to live their lives to the fullest.
In this all-ages program hosted by the Daniel Boone Regional Library, you can explore their lives through this installment of the Missouri State Museum's “Trailblazer” series, with pictures, songs and stories.
For more information or to register for this virtual program, click here.
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Program Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
This is one of many events Missouri State Parks is hosting to commemorate the state's bicentennial. To see a complete list of bicentennial-related events and learn about the commemoration, click here.
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- Interpretive Programs