I've always loved history and Missouri. Recently, I visited our state capital and toured the capitol building with a large group of students. It was so great to be back home. While visiting the museum space on the ground floor, I was both excited and disappointed. The exhibits about the military of Missouri helped rekindle some excitement and a desire to add this element to the Cole County Genealogy website. However, the museum was quite lacking to say the least. Since I was a child, I have visited the capitol building many times. I'm not sure who is in charge of this space, but I think it is greatly neglected. I wish much more was being done to not only preserve but also display the artifacts of Missouri's history. All Missourians should have a reason to visit their state capital and our capitol, unfortunately, is lacking as a tourist attraction.
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AuthorDr. Troy S. Hogg has been a genealogist for over 25 years. It began as an interest, grew to a hobby, and has morphed into an obsession. Archives
November 2016
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