Archives for Ozarks Roots
Mountaintop Serenity
St. Mary’s Parish in Altus, Ark., was founded in 1879 as a result of the railroad expansion The railroad industry made fortunes while uniting the country. Though driving the golden…
Telling the Story of the Ozarks
Howell County, Mo., museum celebrates the history of the Ozarks way of life Every small town in the Ozarks has its own unique history, but few can boast of a…
Transforming Lives
Pictures in Scripture has been sharing stories from the Bible for decades with a menagerie of animals and volunteers For three decades an energetic and faithful couple have brought the…
Museums Represent a Unique Look at Regional History
An old jail and a family collection are the focal points of two museums in Vernon County, Mo. Nevada, Mo., was the Bushwhacker Capital before and during the Civil War…
A Small Building with a Big History
County works to restore one of the oldest buildings in the state of Arkansas Tucked away in an attractive corner of the Crawford County (Ark.) Courthouse grounds is a remarkable,…
Where Every Duck is a Winner
Host Lions in Springfield, Mo., has been handing out prizes to all for generations For nearly 70 years, volunteers have given up a few days of their summer to gather…
Protecting Those Who Served
In addition to serving veterans, American Legion Posts play an active roll in many communities World War I, “the war to end all wars,” produced a huge number of veterans…
A Hub of History for Generations
The Barton County, Mo., Courthouse is the center for the community The barton County, Mo., Courthouse has bragging rights for which no other in the state, or even the nation…
Setting an Example
The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum tells how the tribe influenced the nation’s history The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum in Tahlequah, Okla., provides an interesting and easily experienced introduction…
Deep Roots in Christian County
Elm Grove Church and Roller School celebrate 125 years The recent 125th anniversary of Elm Grove Church, a small United Methodist church in northeast Christian County, was cause for celebration…