Landing After Hours: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and the First Expedition across the Missouri Ozarks

Wed Dec 03 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-06:00

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site | Jefferson City

Missouri State Museum
Publisher/HostMissouri State Museum
Landing After Hours: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and the First Expedition across the Missouri Ozarks
Advertisement
The Missouri State Museum's "Landing After Hours" program, is held the first Wednesday of each month at the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site,100 Jefferson Street. Join us in-person or via Facebook Live.
Doors open at 6:30 and the program starts at 7 p.m. Convenient parking is available in the lot next to the Lohman Building (100 Jefferson St.).
Join us in December for "Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and the First Expedition across the Missouri Ozarks"
In the winter of 1818, Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and his partner set out to explore the Ozarks. This geologist and cartographer, kept a detailed journal of observations of plants and forests, limestone cliffs, prairies and oak savannahs that define this unique region. The publication of his notes and observations continue to inform historians and natural resource managers today. Join Clinton Flowers, Interpretive Aide at the Missouri State Museum, for this overview the expedition, its accomplishments and the legacies of this pioneering explorer.
This program is free and open to the public, no reservations are required. For more information please call 573-751-4127.

Did you know? You don't have to have a Facebook account to view Facebook videos or live programs. Simply follow the link and enjoy: https://m.facebook.com/MissouriStateMuseum/

Image: Henry Rowe Schoolcraft courtesy of The Popular Science Monthly, May 1890, frontispiece.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Jefferson City

Annual Holiday Remembrance Program
Wed, 03 Dec at 06:00 pm Annual Holiday Remembrance Program

Capital Bluffs Event Center

Story Time with Santa
Thu, 04 Dec at 04:00 pm Story Time with Santa

227 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101

20th Annual Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Thu, 04 Dec at 05:30 pm 20th Annual Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting

102 Bolivar St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Local Author Event: Geri Wiseman "Sydney the Pygmy Goat"
Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Local Author Event: Geri Wiseman "Sydney the Pygmy Goat"

207 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101

JingleBots: Festive Circuit Builders
Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm JingleBots: Festive Circuit Builders

Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr. , Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101

KC Ritz live at Water Tower
Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm KC Ritz live at Water Tower

Water Tower Bar & Grill

2025 Seasonal Snapshots
Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 am 2025 Seasonal Snapshots

The BCB-Jawbreakers

Jefferson City is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Jefferson City Events