The Rules That Made America

Missouri’s Journey to 250

Discover the documents that shaped the United States, with a spotlight on the Constitution, through a short presentation and drop-in activity stations. Interactive exploration and storytelling bring to life the founding ideas of our nation. 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.

The story of our nation was written with hope, courage and ink. Discover the documents that shaped the United States, with a special spotlight on the Constitution, through a short presentation and drop-in activity stations presented by storyteller and educator Sarah Poff in partnership with the Columbian Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Hands-on activities, interactive exploration and storytelling bring to life the founding ideas that helped define a new nation — and continue to guide us today. 

Hands-on activities include:

• Examine a selection of high quality reproductions of historical documents. Look, touch and read to connect firsthand with the words that shaped our nation’s beginnings.
• Try your hand at writing with a quill, just as they did in 1787 when the delegates gathered to shape a new nation at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

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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