In the 1930s, more than 200,000 people traveled Route 66 to escape drought, debt and hardship. A century later, travelers follow the same highway for strikingly different reasons: nostalgia, history ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield's historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of ...

A new exhibit at the History Museum on the Square in Springfield, Missouri, explores the history of Jewish people in the Ozarks. The exhibit, "Creating Community: Jews of Springfield," features ritual ...

A grant is allowing more than 400 third-grade students in Springfield Public Schools to learn more about local and state history — and the individuals who shaped that history. The Missouri Humanities ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. Here’s an exploration of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The History Museum on the Square will open a new exhibition exploring Springfield’s unexpected influence on major moments in U.S. history. The exhibit, Only in Springfield: From ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just three hours southeast of the Kansas City metro area, you’ll find a city steeped in history, inviting visitors to explore its unique blend of past and present. From its ...

Reigning over Missouri with plenty of Americana, Springfield is an ideal destination for Midwestern road trips, and it is the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield lost a music legend 52 years ago this month. But his legacy will live on. The family of Will James donated some 25 pages of his sheet music to the State Historical ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As Black History Month continues, families across Springfield are sharing stories that preserve the city’s often overlooked Black history, including memories of segregation, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. Here’s an exploration of ...