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Missouri Trailblazers

John William “Blind” Boone and Carl Schurz

Join the Missouri State Museum to learn about some of Missouri’s most significant trailblazers in this monthly series of virtual programs. This month, we highlight musician J.W. "Blind" Boone and Union general and politician Carl Schurz. Both struggled with oppression but challenged all people to live life to the fullest. All ages. Register for a Zoom link. Will be recorded for later viewing.

Please join the library and the Missouri State Museum to learn about some of Missouri’s most significant trailblazers in this monthly series of programs in honor of Missouri's bicentennial. What is a trailblazer, you might ask? A trailblazer is someone who has impacted our culture through major events, leadership, innovation and more! Today's program will highlight John William “Blind” Boone and Carl Schurz: same trail, different blazers.

J.W. Blind Boone was a popular and successful Black musician and composer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The German-born Carl Christian Schurz was a Union general in the Civil War, a reporter and a politician. Both struggled with oppression but were spirit-filled and challenged all people to live their lives to the fullest. In this program, we'll explore their lives with pictures, songs and stories.

All ages. Please register to receive a Zoom link.

If you miss the live event, you can watch the recorded event later; check www.dbrl.org/events for the link.

For more exciting Missouri history, please visit the Missouri Trailblazers and the Missouri Bicentennial Timeline exhibits at the Missouri State Museum, located in the Missouri State Capitol. It’s YOUR History, and you are always welcome in Missouri State Parks!

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