Stoddard County Historical Society

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

We had a fantastic turnout for our joint Stoddard County Historical Society and Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library event! 📜✨

​A huge thank you to Logan Lowery for a fascinating presentation on the 1862 Skirmish at St. Francisville. Logan did an incredible job bringing our regional history to life, keeping all 32 of our attendees thoroughly engaged from start to finish. We appreciate you sharing your research with us, Logan! 👏

​👉 MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT MONTH!

If you missed this program, you won’t want to miss the next one as we dive into a darker chapter of Southeast Missouri's Civil War history.
​Program: Scoundrel of the Swamp: Uncovering Captain Leeper's Brutal Legacy

​Presenter: Paul Arnold
​Date: Thursday, June 18
​Time: 6:00 PM
​Location: Stars and Stripes Museum
​Join us to uncover the brutal legacy of Captain William T. Leeper. See you there!

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05/01/2026

There’s just something special about a downtown building in Bloomfield, Missouri ❤️

Every time we walk into ours at 100 N. Prairie St., we can’t help but think about all the memories that have been made inside those walls over the years.

We remember it as a movie rental spot (Friday night trips were the BEST) and a tanning salon… and even a prom dress resale/tux rental shop 👗🤵

And if you go back a little further, our parents and grandparents remember it as a baseball card store, a house, and even a bakery 🧁

That’s the beauty of a small town, these buildings aren’t just buildings, they’re full of stories.

As lifelong Bloomfield residents, with generations of our families right here, it means so much to us to now be part of that story.

Historic downtown buildings and small-town businesses just go hand in hand in Bloomfield… and we couldn’t be prouder to add Lady O’s to that tradition 💜

What do you remember being in this building?? 🫶

Opening May 7th at 10AM!

04/04/2026

This is a great organization for our community! Thanks for all you do!

🌧️ UPDATE: Easter Egg Hunt 🐣
Due to the rain and soggy conditions at West Park, we are moving and rescheduling the Dexter-Bloomfield Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt. We want to make sure the kids have a dry, safe, and fun environment!

📍 New Details:
DATE: Monday, April 7
TIME: 5:00 PM
LOCATION: The Stars and Stripes Museum Grounds (moved from West Park)

🥚 What to Expect:
3,000+ Eggs hidden and ready to be found!
Special Prize Eggs are waiting for some lucky hunters.
Don't forget to bring your baskets! 🧺

🏛️ Special Open House:
While the kids are hunting, the Museum will be open from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM! We invite everyone to come inside, dry off, and take a tour of our local history.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we can’t wait to see those smiling faces on Monday evening!

03/16/2026

Happy Birthday to the American Legion! Today, the first American Legion was born one hundred-seven years ago, and the spirit of America was born when the American Legion came to life.

03/16/2026

‼ Just a reminder that Monday, March 16th is the last day of artificial flower season. Cemetery staff will begin removing artificial flowers starting Tuesday, March 17th. If you would like to retrieve flowers which you have previously placed, please do so before Tuesday. Thank you.

02/20/2026

🌟 What an incredible evening hosted at the Stars and Stripes Museum! Last night, we welcomed Todd Clodfelter for a captivating presentation on the historic Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. A huge thank you to Todd for sharing his insights and bringing this pivotal moment in history to life.

We were thrilled to see 36 attendees join us for this engaging event. Your support and passion for military history inspire us every day! 🇺🇸

Missed it? Stay tuned for more upcoming events and workshops by following our page. Let’s keep history alive together!

02/19/2026

Countdown to History: Battle of Chosin Reservoir Event! 🇺🇸

❓ Have you heard of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, often called the “Frozen Chosin”? What do you know about the incredible challenges faced by the troops in sub-zero conditions? Drop a comment—we’d love to hear your thoughts!

We’re just two weeks away from a powerful presentation by Todd Clodfelter, Director of the Charleston Chamber, on the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He’ll share insights from his father-in-law, Frank Kestner, a Korean War veteran who fought in this iconic battle and wrote about it in his book, "Kubles' Mongrels."

📅 Date: February 19
🕒 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library
🍴 Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public!