Since 1971, Missouri Humanities has worked to connect Missourians to the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.  It is a grant-making agency, a convener, leader and partner to help share Missouri’s cultural heritage. It sponsors the annual Grant Symposium in St. Louis which some of our members have attended.  You can sign up for one free ticket to hear the Keynote Speaker, Jane Smiley at https://mohumanities.org/humanities-gala/.  A native of St. Louis, Jane Smiley wrote an article for the New York Times called “What St. Louis Tells Us About America.”  You can read the article by going to https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/14/travel/14StLouis-Jane-Smiley-tourism.html