Community Calendar

When the sun goes down, the stories change. Don’t Whistle After Dark explores traditional Native American stories of spirits, mysterious beings, supernatural events, and creatures that have long been part of Indigenous storytelling traditions. Drawing primarily from Cherokee, Choctaw, and Delaware (Lenape) traditions, storyteller Suzanne Jones shares tales that entertain, teach, warn, and remind us that there may be things in this world we do not fully understand. Come listen—but remember: some traditions say there are good reasons not to whistle after dark.

Registration for this event is appreciated, but not required. (all ages)

The 2026 Ulysses S. Grant Symposium will take place on November 6.

The annual event, hosted by the Kellerman Foundation, will welcome scholars, historians, authors, and Civil War enthusiasts to explore and discuss the life, career, and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant – with a particular interest in his relationship with Missouri and the greater Midwest.

The U.S. Grant Symposium will take place on Friday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Century Casino & Hotel in Cape Girardeau.

For detailed speaker information, visit U.S. Grant Symposium – November 6 – 7, 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 (Symposium)

10:00 am – Dr. Willie Redmond: Dr. Nickell Dissertation Review
11:00 am – Curt Fields: Grant At The Crossroads
12:00 pm – Lunch Break
1:30 pm – Gallery Tour w/Gregory Wolk
2:00 pm – John Samson
3:00 pm – Q&A w/Gregory Wolk and Lyle Randolph
4:00 pm – Break
5:00 pm – Interactive Fort Tour of Downtown Cape Girardeau

Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Battlefield Tour)

9:30 am – Charleston, MO
11:30 am – Belmont, MO
12:45 pm – Fort Defiance, IL
2:00 pm – Cairo, IL (Magnolia Manor)

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library will host its 7th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet & Silent Auction on November 7.

The evening will feature food, live music, silent auction, and more. New York Times Bestselling Author, Alex Kershaw, will be the keynote speaker. Max Lederer, Jr., Former Publisher of Stars and Stripes will be the guest speaker.

The Spirit of Democracy Banquet will be held Saturday, November 7, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the program will start at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. 

For more information, visit 7th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet: An Evening with Alex Kershaw-Nov 7 - The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library