Sense of Place Podcast
Explore the mystery and folklore of the Ozarks region by taking a step back in time. This series focuses on true stories from the vaults and attics of local historians.
Latest Episodes
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The Ritchey Mansion, east of Neosho in Ritchie, MO, stands tall some 168 years after it was built. The two-story brick house is in a bucolic setting not…
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Timmons Temple, was once a place where Springfield’s African American community gathered to worship and socialize. Now known as Timmons Hall, it rests in…
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Anyone who’s been to the Buffalo National River can attest to the beauty of the area, with its massive cliffs, cool, clear water, abundant wildlife and…
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As people meander through Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, they can wander into what looks like a set for Little House on the Prairie.This is the…
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During World War One, one of southwest Missouri’s main contributions to the Allied forces was supplying mules and horses for work in the trenches. KSMU…
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Today, the City of Joplin is a thriving hub for health care and transportation. But there was a time when it was no more than a collection of tentshuddled…
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One the most influential people in Springfield’s history was a civic trailblazer during the first half of the 20th century. John T. Woodruff moved to the…
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Drive by Phelps Grove Park in central Springfield and you'll likely see people walking their dogs, playing Frisbee, or having a picnic. This park is over…
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There’s a new showstopper in town—but it’s not really new at all. In fact, it’s a very old chandelier—over seven feet tall and carrying 70 pounds worth of…
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In Drury University’s oldest stone building, the 1906 Chalfant Pipe Organ can be heard. The Stone Chapel stained glass casts a pastel glow about the…