Calendar of Events
January, 2013
First Saturday Lecture -- The Forgotten War: Missouri from 1812-1815 - January 05, 2013
"The Forgotten War: Missouri from 1812-1815" presented by Michael Dickey, Site Administrator of Arrow Rock State Historic Site. Few Americans realize that the United States fought a second war with Great Britain that some called "the second war for independence." During the War of 1812, Washington D.C. was burned by British troops, our National Anthem was penned by Francis Scott Key and Andrew Jackson gained fame in the Battle of New Orleans that would propel him to the presidency. Even fewer realize that the territory of Missouri was threatened by British agents and their Native American allies from the Great Lakes area. American officials such as William Clark countered the threat through military actions and alliances with the tribes on the Missouri River. Missouri was strategically important as the nation's principal source of lead and furs, both vital commodities at the time. Dickey will examine the state of the nation and the role played by Missouri in the War of 1812 more commonly referred to in the west as "The Indian War." Lecture begins at 10 a.m. and is free and open to the public, thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and generous donors. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
February, 2013
First Saturday Lecture -- An Emancipation Interpretation of Bingham's Civil War Painting, Order No. 11, presented by Joan Stack - February 02, 2013
Lecture begins at 10 a.m. and is free and open to the public, thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and generous donors. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
March, 2013
NEW DATE: First Saturday Lecture -- Secret Societies of Arrow Rock, presented by Alisha Cole - March 09, 2013
Rescheduled for this new date due to winter weather. Lecture begins at 10 a.m. Free to the public, thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and generous donors. | Arrow Rock State HIstoric Site
War of 1812 in the West Symposium - March 23, 2013 through March 24, 2013
Saturday 9 am–4:30 pm, Sunday 9 am-noon. Nine lectures by noted state and national historians present papers at this 23rd Annual Symposium. For information call 660-837-3330. This is a free event. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitors' Center
Easter Parade - March 31, 2013
Put on your fanciest or funniest Easter hat and come out for the annual Arrow Rock Easter Parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best hats. Parade and hat judging at 2 p.m., Easter Egg Hunt for the children follows. | Tavern Lawn
April, 2013
First Saturday Lecture: The History of Missouri Birds, presented by Dana Ripper & Ethan Duke - April 06, 2013
Lecture begins at 10 a.m. Free to the public, thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and generous donors. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
Tree Care & Identification - April 06, 2013
1 pm | free | Kristen Goodrich, Resource Forester for the Missouri Dept. of Conservation will discuss the proper planting, mulching and pruning of trees as well as identify some of the most popular trees to plant in your yard. A free seedling will go to the first 50 people. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitors' Center
Lyceum Theater Special Engagement:: Smoke On The Mountain - April 17, 2013 through April 21, 2013
Visit www.LyceumTheatre.org for show dates/times and tickets, or call 660-837-3311. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Todd Meredith & The Rave-Ons -- Buddy Holly Tribute Band - April 27, 2013
Learn more about this special Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre event at www.LyceumTheatre.org. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
May, 2013
First Saturday Event -- Village Preservation & Architectural Tour, presented by Marty Selby - May 04, 2013
Friends of Arrow Rock Properties Manager will lead a tour of some of the organization's most distinctive properties, giving attendees unprecedented access to these historic buildings and answering questions about FAR's preservation projects. Tour begins with a brief presentation at 10 a.m. at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitors' Center. A walking tour of the village follows. Wear comfortable shoes. Watch this video for a sneak peek. A second tour, without the introductory presentation, will be offered at 1 p.m. and will begin at the Friends of Arrow Rock office at 310 Main St. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitors' Center
Arrow Rock Quilt Camp - May 06, 2013 through May 10, 2013
arrowrockquiltcamp.com. Contact Paula at 660-837-3268 for more information. | The Old Schoolhouse
Spring Garden Show - May 11, 2013
It's gardening season! The Old Schoolhouse and Schoolhouse Lawn will be filled with vendors offering gorgeous, healthy plants, charming outdoor decor and much more! Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested Vendors, download a vendor invitation and an application. | The Old Schoolhouse
Reach For the Sky: Kite Flying - May 18, 2013
10:30 am | free | Meet at 10:30 am at the Visitor Center to make your own kite. Kite kits available to the first 35 participants. Then at 1 p.m. take your kite to the grassy area by the Shelter House in the park and fly it. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
June, 2013
First Saturday Event -- If Textiles Could Talk, presented by Jeff Reynolds - June 01, 2013
10 a.m. |State Visitor Center | free |Textile Demonstrations | 11am to 4 pm | Miller House |free |Master Weaver Jeff Reynolds of the Arrow Rock Handweaver's Guild will talk about the history of Coverlets. Old and new Coverlets will be shown. From 11- 4 view demonstrations of bobbin lace, rug hooking, rug braiding, spinning, weaving, knitting and other hand work in the historic Miller House on Main Street. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
Lyceum Theatre Production: The Wizard of Oz - June 07, 2013 through June 16, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Friends of Arrow Rock 54th Annual Meeting - June 07, 2013
Noon | J. Huston Tavern | FEE | Speaker, Geoff Giglierano, Executive Director, Missouri Humanities Council | Call 573-837-3231 for reservations. | J. Huston Tavern
Back to the Basics of Fishing - June 15, 2013
9 am | free | Meet Michelle Dalbey, Mo. Dept. of Conservation, at the fishing lake in the recreation area and learn about fish in Missouri ponds. Bring a lawn chair and your fishing gear. Some poles will also be available. We hope you will not only be fishing but also catching! | Fishing Lake at Arrow Rock State Park
Lyceum Theatre Production: Fiddler on the Roof - June 22, 2013 through June 30, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
July, 2013
4th Of July Impromptu Parade - July 04, 2013
Bring your bike, golf cart, tractor, old car, or join the almost-famous Kazoo Band and parade down Main Street for some good, old-fashioned 4th of July fun! Everyone is welcome. Paraders, gather at the Old Schoolhouse on the west end of Main Street at 1:45. Parade begins at 2 p.m. and travels the length of Main Street. | Main Street
First Saturday Event -- "Tom Sawyer" Movie and Tour of Movie Sites - July 06, 2013
Watch the "Tom Sawyer" musical film starring Celeste Holm, Johnny Whitaker, Warren Oates and Jodie Foster that was filmed here in Arrow Rock in 1972, then tour sites used in the film. Movie begins at 2 p.m. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
Bird Walk in the Park - July 06, 2013
7 am | Meet at Campground Contact Station | free | Meet Ethan Duke and Dana Ripper for a morning bird hike through the woods. |
35th Annual Watercolor Workshop - July 07, 2013 through July 11, 2013
Contact Marilynne Bradley | 314-968-1439 | FEE |
Lyceum Theatre Production: Meet Me in St. Louis - July 10, 2013 through July 21, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. |
Lyceum Theatre Production: The Nerd - July 27, 2013 through August 03, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
August, 2013
First Saturday Event -- Common Life of a Civil War Soldier & His Wife, presented by Dr. and Mrs. Herschel Stroud - August 03, 2013
10 am |State Visitor Center | free | Presented by Historians and Living History Presenters, Dr. Herschel Stroud and his wife Jacque. Their wide range of expertise in Civil War history from medicine to Abraham Lincoln will immerse you in one of our country's most trying times. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
Lyceum Theatre Production: Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced - August 10, 2013 through August 17, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Lyceum Theatre Production: Hank Williams Lost Highway - August 24, 2013 through September 01, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Campfire Cooking - August 31, 2013
Registration Required at State Park 660-837-3330 | Participants will prepare an entire meal using camp ovens and smokers. | Arrow Rock State Park
Ice Cream Freeze-Off - August 31, 2013
3 pm | Boardwalk | FEE | Arrow Rock Boardwalk
September, 2013
Lyceum Theatre Production: Steel Magnolias - September 07, 2013 through September 15, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Hummingbird Banding - September 14, 2013
10 am | free | Ethan Duke and Dana Ripper from the Missouri River Bird Observatory will share facts about these fascinating birds. | Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center
Lyceum Theatre Production: Tuna Does Vegas - September 21, 2013 through September 28, 2013
Visit LyceumTheatre.org for specific show dates and times. | Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
October, 2013
45th Annual Arrow Rock Heritage Craft Festival - October 12, 2013 through October 13, 2013
The Arrow Rock Heritage Craft Festival returns for its 45th year! The popular craft festival is back and better than ever for 2013 with the addition of more activities and opportunities to experience life as it was lived in the 1800s. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. | Throughout the village
Art Quilt Workshop - October 18, 2013 through October 19, 2013
Photo-Inspired Art Quilts. arrowrockquiltcamp.com. Contact Paula at 660-837-3268. |
School of Spirits - October 26, 2013
History + Halloween = A Great Time! Enjoy ghost-hunting lessons from paranormal pros, go on flashlight tours of historic properties, walk down the haunted trail, and learn more about Arrow Rock's haunted history. More information and tickets available soon. www.SchoolofSpirits.net | Old Schoolhouse and throughout village
November, 2013
Osage Culture: Then and Now, Native American Heritage Month, Speakers TBA - November 09, 2013
Arrow Rock State Historic Site in Arrow Rock will host a program “Osage Culture: Then and Now” in honor of November as Native American History Month, to be held Saturday, November 9. The program, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will start at 10 a.m. in the Old Schoolhouse Community Building and break from noon to 2.pm. and the second presentation will conclude at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The program will offer visitors the opportunity to learn about Osage culture from members of the Osage Nation Cultural Center in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The Osage people dominated much of present-day Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma at the time of European contact. One division of the tribe, the Little Osage maintained a large village in northern Saline County until around 1790. From 1813 through 1814, the Osage carried on trade with the U.S. government at a post near Arrow Rock. Through song, dance and speaking presentations, members of the tribe will discuss what it means to be Osage and how they view the past, present and future, The Schoolhouse Community Building is located at 716 Main Street in Arrow Rock. For more information about the programs, contact the site at (660) 837-3330 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-334-6946 (voice) or 1-800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at www.mostateparks.com. | Old Schoolhouse
Merchants' Open House - November 09, 2013 through November 10, 2013
10 to 5 Sat; noon to 5 Sun | throughout the village | free |
Hanging of the Greens - November 23, 2013
Join us for the traditional Hanging of the Greens ceremony at 1 p.m., followed by cookies and free keepsake photos with Santa. | Arrow Rock Boardwalk
December, 2013
Christmas Folk Sing with Cathy Barton & Dave Para - December 01, 2013
4 pm | sponsored by the Arrow Rock Federated Church | freewill offering | Arrow Rock Federated Church
