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Events around St. Charles County

Municipalities across St. Charles County will be planning events to celebrate the 250th anniversary.
They will be listed here and will be organized by city as more become planned.

Upcoming Events

  • Reading Challenge
    Reading Challenge
    Mon, May 18
    St. Charles City-County Libraries
    Join your community and read through American history. Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.
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  • America 250 Art Display
    America 250 Art Display
    Thu, Jul 02
    Wentzville Rec Center
    Celebrate America 250 with a community art display at Wentzville Rec Center, where local creativity meets patriotic pride in this special art show.
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  • Lecture: The U.S. Constitution, an Overview
    Lecture: The U.S. Constitution, an Overview
    Sat, Aug 08
    Kathryn Linneman Library Branch
    Join us for a look at the structure and history behind the U.S. Constitution--hopefully to encourage further study and appreciation of this significant document.
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  • Free Concert at Rotary Park
    Free Concert at Rotary Park
    Sat, Aug 08
    Rotary Park
    This summer, join Wentzville Parks and Recreation for a FREE outdoor concert series featuring live music, kids activities and food trucks.
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  • Artisan Day - Faces of 250
    Artisan Day - Faces of 250
    Thu, Aug 13
    The Historic Daniel Boone Home
    Explore life after the Revolutionary War and hear stories of the people who made their home in Missouri. Learn about changes to slavery under the newly formed U.S. government, discover the travels of Lewis and Clark, and encounter the waves of German immigrants who made their new home in Missouri.
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  • Lecture: The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses?
    Lecture: The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses?
    Sat, Sep 12
    Kathryn Linneman Library Branch
    Join us for a summary of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, what they cover, how and why they came to exist, and their costs and benefits
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  • Trivia: American Citizenship
    Trivia: American Citizenship
    Thu, Sep 24
    Spencer Road Branch
    If you have ever wondered just how difficult the test to obtain U.S. citizenship is, or if you just enjoy trivia about American geography, history, and government, then this Trivia Night is just for you! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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  • Cemetery Tour
    Cemetery Tour
    Sat, Oct 03
    Oak Grove Cemetery
    Take a step back in time and learn the stories of the historic persons of St. Charles in a self-guided walking tour. Meet Sheriff Hines, Rudolph Goebel, Capt. Warren Cottle, and others. Rain Date: October 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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  • Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony
    Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony
    Sun, Oct 04
    Heartland Park
    Join us in planting a Liberty Tree, a historic symbol of American independence, where the Sons of Liberty gathered to unite in the fight for freedom and make plans for the Revolution. Sponsored by the Caroline Close Stuart DAR chapter .
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  • Cemetery Tour
    Cemetery Tour
    Sat, Oct 10
    Linn Cemetery
    Listen to stories of people buried in the Linn and South Linn cemeteries, including Veterans. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the event. Wentzville Historical Society brings history to life with Founding Fathers & Mothers in full costume. Enjoy live portrayals and interactive activities.
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  • Interfaith Festival
    Interfaith Festival
    Sun, Oct 18
    Frankie Martin's Garden
    Celebrate religious freedom to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.
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  • Heroes & Storylines: Pen & Paint for Kids
    Heroes & Storylines: Pen & Paint for Kids
    Mon, Nov 02
    St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
    November 2026 through January 4, 2027 Youth artists and writers collaborate on original works
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  • Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
    Sat, Nov 14
    Spencer Road Library Branch
    At this event, we will be exploring the role of the Chickasaw Nation during the Revolutionary War through archaeology and genealogy, including Donna’s own family history.
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  • Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
    Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
    Sat, Dec 12
    Middendorf-Kredell Library
    This lecture will showcase the artistry and research of a seamstress who recreates Revolutionary War-era clothing, including pieces featured in the American Revolutionary War in the West traveling exhibit.
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  • Cottleville Art Retreat
    Cottleville Art Retreat
    TBA - June - July 2026
    Location is TBD
    A week-long funded art retreat where participants from the county in an immersive experience explore the nuances of art and inspired to bring alive the American Independence history in visual forms of painting, drawing and sculptures.
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