Life in Early Missouri

Missouri’s Journey to 250

Get to know the homes, hands and hearts of early Missouri families with a short presentation and drop-in activity stations. Explore daily life through crafts, tools and traditions passed down from colonial ancestors. Presented by storyteller and educator Sarah Poff in partnership with the Columbian Chapter, NSDAR. A part of the "Missouri's Journey to 250" series. All ages.

Get to know the homes, hands and hearts of early Missouri families with a short presentation and drop-in activity stations provided by storyteller and educator Sarah Poff in partnership with the Columbian Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Explore daily life through crafts, tools and traditions passed down from colonial ancestors. Discover how families lived, worked and built communities — and how those traditions still shape our lives today.

Hands-on activities include:

• Step into the past and dress like a colonial child. Slip into the styles of early America and see how it feels to walk in their shoes for a moment.
• Prepare a simple meal in our kitchen play space (no real food provided) using pewter dishes, just like they did in colonial times. Step in, serve it up and see how it feels to dine the early American way.

Sarah Poff is a multimedia storyteller, historical educator and folk artist. For more than 40 years, Poff has shared her love of history and art with audiences of all ages. Known for her warm storytelling style and engaging hands-on approach, Sarah brings history to life in ways people can see, touch and experience.

A part of the "Missouri’s Journey to 250" series: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an engaging, three-part family experience. Explore the trails that carried settlers west, step into the daily life of early Missouri communities and discover the founding documents that shaped our nation — including the Constitution. Through hands-on activities, storytelling and interactive learning, history comes to life!

All ages.

The Columbian Chapter, NSDAR is a society for women dedicated to preserving the history of the veterans of the American Revolution through charitable acts, historical preservation, patriotism and educational programming. 

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