Missouri is turning 200 years old this summer and Missourians all across the state are gearing up in celebration of our great state! Last week in our blog we talked about the history, mission, and vision of Missouri's Bicentennial. This week we would like to dive deeper into a few of the projects happening across the state! Read on to learn more!  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS Community engagement projects that bring together Missourians from across the state in shared endeavors to commemorate the Missouri Bicentennial. Bicentennial Time Capsule  Saint Louis Ambassadors and the State Historical Society of Missouri are partnering together to create the Missouri Bicentennial Time Capsule . Organizations and institutions, businesses, as well as local and state government agencies in Missouri are invited to participate by contributing three items: one to represent your past, one to represent your present, and a note to future Missourians. Items should measure no larger than 8.5 x 14

Did you know Missouri is turning 200 this summer? In celebration, Missouri is making a big splash this year to help celebrate Missouri's Bicentennial on August 10th, 2021! Events and projects are taking place state wide in celebration. Some activities and events will take place on Missouri's actual birthday, but there also a lot of events, initiatives , and projects happening all summer long. Read on to learn more about the mission and vision behind Missouri's 2021 Bicentennial!  HISTORY August 10, 2021, will mark the two hundredth anniversary of Missouri’s entry as the 24th state to enter the United States. A state with many different regional cultures, geographies, and industries, each Missouri community, county, and region has a story to tell about its people, their history, their commerce, and their culture. By celebrating the accomplishments and diversity of all these regions, we help create a better understanding of our one Missouri and the ties that bind us together.

If you love sampling local Missouri brews and wine, staying in Fort Leonard Wood is great place to experience some great local breweries! In and around Fort Leonard Wood you will find several wonderful breweries and we just happen to be centrally located to all of them! Ready to get away and try some delicious local brews? Read on to get all the details!   Hoppers Pub  318 Historic 66 E Waynesville, MO  Hoppers Pub is a cool, comfortable, neighborhood pub designed for you to be able to kick back and unwind. Enjoy a nice relaxed atmosphere where you can watch the game or catch up with a group of friends. Stop in and check out our lineup of 66 brews on Route 66!  Public House Brewing Co  Public House Brewing Co offers two locations to enjoy their brewing company the way you want.  St. James Tap Room  551 State Rte B St. James, MO 65559 Conveniently located on I-44, next to our partners St. James Winery, the Taproom offers spacious dining and beautiful brewery views. Our drink menu boasts

If you find yourself needing a place to stay in Fort Leonard Wood for an extended period of time, Candlewood Suites is the perfect choice! When you book your stay at an extended stay hotel, you'll find that the accommodations are much different from traditional hotels. We want our guests to feel a sense of normalcy, even when traveling for long periods of time. To go about their life and establish a routine. To be in control of their travel experience. Read on to learn more about the guest experience at Candlewood Suites St. Robert. OUR PROMISE At Candlewood Suites®, we provide the personal and physical space to create a sense of normalcy when traveling for a long period of time. Extended Stay Features for At Home Comfort  Comforts of home at a comfortable value - Spacious studio and one-bedroom suites make Candlewood Suites ideal for longer stay guests looking for convenience and comfort at a good-value. Feel at Home amenities. Comforts of Home bedding. Cook your Comfort Foo