The Archaeology of Missouri along the Fishing River
A pictorial glimpse of one of the many prehistoric occupations in Northwest Missouri. Artifacts and information demonstrating over 5,000 years of man's presence along this Missouri River tributary.

Elms Boulevard, Missouri
The focal point of Elms Boulevard is the Elms Resort Hotel and Spa, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and also in Historic Hotels of America. The area known as Central Park was originally surrounded by an oval, brick street, The Concourse, platted in 1887. The property owners have worked together to maintain the elegant aura with their homes and landscaping. Many fine examples of historic home architecture as well as local history are provided in web site.

Excelsior Springs Hall of Waters
The Hall of Waters, located at 201 East Broadway in downtown Excelsior Springs, houses the world's largest water bar, which was built to dispense the various mineral waters. A circa-1930's spa still operates within the building. The architecture is a wonderful example of Art Deco featuring the Mayan Indian tradition relating to water and water gods. The original spring, Old Siloam, is located beneath the north steps. Listed on the National Register List of Historic Places.

Excelsior Springs Historical Museum
The Museum is located at 101 East Broadway in downtown Excelsior Springs, ajacent to the Hall of Waters. The building, designed by architect Louis Curtiss, houses a vast collection of artifacts from historic Excelsior Springs reflecting the mineral water and health industry, hotels, pre-history, and more. Gift store offers unique gift items.

Excelsior Springs, Missouri history
Made available online through the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce, the history of the discovery of the famous mineral waters and founding of the community in 1880, development of a parks system by landscape architect George Kessler, the world's largest mineral water bar, Elms Hotel and much more!

Gatsby Days
Where can you tour an Art Deco Hall of Waters encompassing the World’s Longest Mineral Water Bar in the morning, rent knickers and hickory-shaft golf clubs for an afternoon golf tournament with period-clad duffers, and spend a leisurely evening enjoying an authentic Vaudeville Show and dinner? The answer is Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a resort town northeast of Kansas City that celebrates its Roaring 20s heritage during Gatsby Days. The festival features something for everyone. Held in April.

James Country Mercantile
James Country Mercantile is one of the largest sutleries in existence, established in 1985, offering a full line of historically accurate goods, custom sewing, research, consultation and associated services. James Country Mercantile's clothing has been featured in several motion pictures. Located in the heart of Jesse James country ... 111 N. Main St., Liberty, Missouri. 816-781-9473.

Missouri Civil War History
This site focuses on Missouri's role This page will concentrate on Missouri's role as one of the most important, yet one of the most overlooked, theaters in the Civil War.

Missouri Historical Society
This site features a search engine that allows you to research the libraries resources.

Missouri Naturalist Cathy Johnson
Johnson has written 27 books on art, history, and natural history subjects. She publishes books of interest to history buffs and interpreters. In that field, she is most often known as Kate Johnson, a name that stuck when she got into the hobby of historical reenacting 16 years ago.

Research Resources for Missouri History
This page has archival repositories for Missouri, St. Louis and Kansas City.

Shopping and Dining Guide
Experience fine dining and shopping in restored, historic buildings.

State Historical Society of Missouri at Columbia
Features art, research library, geanological agencies and guide sheets for Missouri.

State of Missouri Archives
This is the states resource page with access to archives and Missouri's history sectioned off into significant events and time periods. Inclues a Timeline of Missouri history.