Dr. R. Ritchie Robertson led the 440-member Boy Scout Band and turned a generation of boys into disciplined musicians and hometown heroes.

On July 21, 1865, James “Wild Bill” Hickok and Davis Tutt exchanged fire on the Springfield square in what many cite as the first one-on-one shootout in American history.

This guide examines the qualities of early photography to help researchers chronologically sort through their family photos.

Two Civil War veterans from Springfield described their experiences at the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1913.

An unusual newspaper article from 1909 led to an encounter with the buried founding site of Springfield, Missouri.

Springfield photographer Bob Linder recalls his experiences photographing the Indianapolis 500.

Learn about the Bailey Monument and the Springfield National Cemetery’s Civil War history during a walking tour on May 20.

Explore how the written word has helped shape Ozarks history and culture during this exciting annual series of programs.

Jack Drussa was a member of Springfield’s famous Boy Scout Band and a race car driver in the early days of the Fairgrounds Speedway.

Nell Milligan and other pioneering female solo travelers defied societal expectations to explore the world on their own terms.

Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey’s writings documented life in Taney County and defined her career as a rural newspaper correspondent.

Whether for campaign rallies, dedication ceremonies, or times of tragedy, twelve presidents have visited the Ozarks.

Ozarkers of the past approached courtship, marriage, and divorce in ways that are at once surprisingly archaic and unexpectedly modern.

Missouri is home to a range of natural environments. The presence (or lack) of birds in these habitats tells a centuries-old tale of our imp

A collaboration between Missouri State University and the Springfield–Greene County Library District showcases restored historical artifacts

Thanks to a bit of holiday magic, Santa shows up in the most unlikely places. See where we’ve spotted him in our archives.

On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, we remember the service of Springfield native Ralph Manley.

The Jim Mayfield Collection features images from photographer Jim Mayfield documenting the lives and stories within the Ozarks.

As “a royal diadem on the brow of a queen,” Springfield and its Queen City nickname has a legacy dating back to more than a century ago.

According to legend, the spirit of Mother Goose once haunted Springfield's Happy Hollow, searching for her geese in this tragic ghost story.