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Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Museum
Category: Jefferson City Museum in Missouri
Description of this Jefferson City Attraction: No visit to Jefferson City is complete without a visit to the only museum in the United States devoted solely to veterinary medicine. Veterinary artifacts and instruments, many over 100 years old are on display. Instruments and equipment used in small and large animal surgery, old diaries and sample drug cases are a part of the display.
The Museum has over 3,500 artifacts dating from the 1st century to the present day including: · manuscripts instructing Missouri’s first settlers how to care for horses · a steamer trunk filled with instruments used by a late 1st century horse doctor · an 1870s wooden operating table for small animals · 19th century instruments, such as a wooden balling gun, a hog catcher, a Swiss trocar and farriery tools · a 1920’s Shikles vaccinating kit for hog cholera · curious objects, such as huge horse pills and giant syringes
Visitors touch and explore materials, such as bones, animal skins and hairballs. Other discovery materials are specimens showing stages of a calf embryo and various animal diseases.
The Veterinary Museum is a place for children and adults of all ages to have fun together.
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, by appointment
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Patee House Museum-Pony Express Headquarters
Built in 1858 as luxurious hotel & PX Headquarters in 1860
Category: Saint Joseph Museum in Missouri
Description of this Missouri Attraction: Opened in 1858 as a luxurious hotel, Patee House is a National Historic Landmark for its role as headquarters for the Pony Express. Russell, Majors and Waddell had their offices here when they started the Pony Express April 3, 1860.
Patee House served as a hotel three times, a girl’s college twice, and a shirt factory for 80 years. It has been a museum of Western history since 1965.
The Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad was the first in the nation to extend as far west as St. Joseph on Feb 14, 1859. The last Hannibal steam locomotive and railway mail car are displayed here.
During the Civil War the U.S. provost marshal’s office was in Patee House. William Seward, President Lincoln’s secretary of state, once spoke to a hostile crowd from the hotel balcony.
By 1865, Confederate leanings left builder John Patee short of cash and he disposed of his $180,000 hotel by lottery. He had to buy the 100 unsold tickets before the lottery could take place, and on April 28, 1865, when the winning ticket was drawn, Mr. Patee won the hotel himself.
Patee House was called World’s Hotel when Jesse James was killed on the hill a block away at 1318 Lafayette street on April 3, 1882. His widow was interviewed by the sheriff here the next morning. The top floor contained Dr. Samuel Richmond’s Epileptic Sanitarium.
The museum includes the “Wild Thing” Carousel, donated by its builder, Bruce White.
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Pony Express National Museum
Original stables & site of the first ride of Pony Express
Category: Saint Joseph Museum in Missouri
Description of this Missouri Attraction: On April 3, 1860, a lone rider left on horseback from the gates of one
of the nation’s most historic landmarks, the Pikes Peak Stables in
St. Joseph, Missouri. Carrying saddlebags filled with our nations hopes and dreams, the riders traveled 2000 miles west to Sacramento, California. These brave young souls raced against nature’s cruel elements and rugged terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by distance. Today the stables continue to stand as a tribute to the legend and legacy of the Pony Express and its enduring era.
Come and experience the many exciting, educational, state of the art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Whatever your age, you’re sure to be captivated by the stories and images on an era long passed.
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Six Flags St. Louis
Category: Eureka Theme Park near St Louis, Missouri
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Description of this St Louis area Attraction: Six Flags St. Louis theme park and Hurricane Harbor water park are located 30 minutes southwest of St. Louis, Missouri on Highway I-44. It’s two great parks’…one great place!
Six Flags St. Louis features 130-acres of heart-pounding roller coasters, family-oriented attractions, breath taking shows, special events and more!
Hurricane Harbor produces The Ultimate Storm in 2005 with the introduction of Tornado! Over 5,000-gallons of swirling water take guests on a 150-ft. plunge down a funnel shaped tube before sending them into a waterfall splash!
The 12-acre water park also features speed slides, tube slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, a kid’s play zone and more! And, it’s free with theme park admission!
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Soldier's Memorial Plaza
Category: Jefferson City Historic Site in Missouri
Description of this Jefferson City Attraction: To commemorate one of the most significant and selfless acts of empowerment, inspiration, and commitment to higher education in history, Lincoln University developed, constructed and dedicated the Lincoln University Soldier’s Memorial Plaza. This monument serves as a permanent tribute to the Lincoln University founders, the brave and benevolent men of the 62nd and 65th Colored Infantries who served gallantly in the U.S. Civil War. Near the end of the Civil War, this dedicated and progressive-minded group of soldiers who served as camp laborers for Union troops recognized the need for formal education and raised nearly $6,400.00 for a school in their home state of Missouri. The soldiers of the 62nd and 65th infantries ignored racial divisions and boundaries and combined their resources to secure the initial funds for what was then known as Lincoln Institute. The presence of this memorial centerpiece on campus provides an opportunity for Lincoln University students, alumni, faculty, and friends to gather together in support and unity and also to encourage thoughtful discussions of how we can work together to further promote the mission and vision of the University.
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Tower Grove Park
Victorian park designated as a National Historic Landmark
Category: St. Louis Historic Site near St Louis, Missouri
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Description of this St Louis area Attraction: In 1868, Henry Shaw gave the citizens of St. Louis a substantial tract of open land which he then developed into a grand pleasure ground, known as Tower Grove Park. Today, the park is host to over one million visitors every year, who enjoy strolling, jogging, and cycling, who picnic in the shelter of the colorful Victorian pavilions, who admire the rich architecture and fine sculpture, plus the thousands of trees and shrubs imported from around the world; who enjoy softball, soccer, tennis, kickball, frisbee games, and bird watching; and who relish the Park’s many special events and activities including concerts, festivals, and cultural celebrations of all kinds. You must be in the Park to fully enjoy its many delights. We invite you, and your family and friends, to come soon for a visit. We also offer a brunch on Sunday's from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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