"I was married on the 26th of September, 1799. On the first of October, without any company but my husband, I started to Missouri, or Upper Louisiana. We had two ponies and our packhorse. [We arrived] in St. Louis the last of October. We went to St. Charles County and located about twenty miles above St.… Continue reading Olive Boone
Month: March 2011
Women’s History Month
It's that time of year again! There are so many great Women's History Month activities-- reading the 19th amendment aloud in front of a crackling fire, going to the mall to sit on Susan B. Anthony's lap-- that it's easy to get overwhelmed. It's important to remember the true purpose of the season: coming out to support your local… Continue reading Women’s History Month
Pioneering Missouri Women — March 12
The Missouri Women's History Blog is partnering with the Missouri State Museum to host a "Pioneering Missouri Women" tour of the State Capitol March 12 at 1:30 p.m. The program will be presented by Greta Russell, editor at missouriwomen.org, and is recognition of Women's History Month. The tour will focus on Missouri women as pioneers in culture, education, and… Continue reading Pioneering Missouri Women — March 12
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