ST. CHARLES COUNTY HISTORY

By Dorris Keeven-Franke

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History happens. All stories, especially the difficult ones, need to be heard. Award winning author, a public historian, professional genealogist, and International speaker. Member of the Missouri Speakers Bureau and the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

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  • AUGUST 22, 1829

    AUGUST 22, 1829

    On August 22, 1829 William Campbell wrote in his journal: Made an early start, crossed the Warm Spring Mountain, lately improved by turn piking.

  • BURIED HISTORY, UNCOVERED STORIES

    BURIED HISTORY, UNCOVERED STORIES

    In February of 2025, Audrey Pinson and other students from the University of Missouri Columbia – School of Journalism, contacted those working on this project and began work on a documentary about the Smith Chapel Cemetery. The public is invited to the Premiere showing of this documentary on August 23, 2025 at 6:00pm where the…

  • FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION

    FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION

    An event celebrating the life of an enslaved St. Charles County man who became our nation’s symbol for freedom…. see more