Cape Girardeau County History Center

Cape Girardeau County History Center State-of-the-art History Center with rotating regional history exhibits, cultural heritage workshops and events. Admission is free. Open daily.

Thanks to Cassi Holcomb owner of Juneberry Plant Shop for helping our ugly pot look beautiful. Frankly, your beautiful ...
06/03/2026

Thanks to Cassi Holcomb owner of Juneberry Plant Shop for helping our ugly pot look beautiful. Frankly, your beautiful touches are all around us in Historic Uptown Jackson.

Join us!Preserving Family Treasures Workshop Sat. July 11 from 10-NoonSave the Date & Join Us! We will explore preservin...
06/03/2026

Join us!
Preserving Family Treasures Workshop Sat. July 11 from 10-Noon
Save the Date & Join Us! We will explore preserving your family documents, textiles, books and other precious artifacts. Free & Open to the Public. Please call to reserve a spot:
573-204-4240. PLEASE SHARE!

Leonard Welker Grave Marker Ceremony by the Allen Laws Oliver Sons of the American Revolution Chapter.
06/01/2026

Leonard Welker Grave Marker Ceremony by the Allen Laws Oliver Sons of the American Revolution Chapter.

06/01/2026

Time is running out!

The deadline to submit your Uptown Passport is this Sunday, June 7. Turn it in for a chance to win our amazing Uptown Exploration Basket packed with goodies from local businesses! (Another sneak peek 👀👇)

Don't miss your chance to enter—good luck!

*Completed Passports can be dropped off in our drop box located at 100 North Missouri Street.

Our docent crew this morning (left to right) Docent Coordinator Jane, and new Docents Jen & Judy.
06/01/2026

Our docent crew this morning (left to right) Docent Coordinator Jane, and new Docents Jen & Judy.

Tomorrow.
05/30/2026

Tomorrow.

Our neighbors are making great progress! What a wonderful addition to Uptown.
05/27/2026

Our neighbors are making great progress! What a wonderful addition to Uptown.

05/27/2026

Check out this preview from Legacy Preservation Enterprise.

A house full of guests today. Dr. Nanette DeFuentas and her extended family were here to visit, as well as Rob Lewis an...
05/26/2026

A house full of guests today. Dr. Nanette DeFuentas and her extended family were here to visit, as well as Rob Lewis and his brother, John. Thanks to the History Center team for all of the support hosting lunch. Thank you Dr. Fuentes for the yummy catering from Tractors, and helping us celebrate the life of your Mom, Patsy.

Address

102 S High Street
Jackson, MO
63755

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15732044240

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