Things That Matter: Michelle Brooks, "Murder & Mayhem in Jefferson City"

Things That Matter is a free, conversational-style speaker series hosted monthly at the Montminy Gallery inside the Boone County History & Culture Center in Columbia, Missouri. Designed to spark meaningful conversations, this series features real people sharing personal stories that connect us to our community’s past and present.

Join us for the return of this speaker series on Thursday, August 28th at 6:30pm for a talk with Michelle Brooks, an award-winning journalist, researcher, and author of seven books on Jefferson City history. Michelle will dive into the lesser-known—and often darker—chapters of Missouri’s capital city, from lost neighborhoods to true crime stories and buried local legends.

This is a free public event for anyone interested in Mid-Missouri history, Columbia-area events, or simply discovering powerful stories that matter. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious minds of all ages.

📍 Boone County History & Culture Center, Columbia MO
🕥 Thursday, August 28 | 6:30pm
🎟 Free admission
📚 Books available for purchase and signing

We’re grateful to the City of Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs for their generous support in helping us revive this important series.

You may also like the following events from Boone County History & Culture Center:

• This Saturday, 9th August, 10:00 am, Free Family Event - Back to the Basics: A Day at an Old-Time Country School in Columbia
• Next month, 20th September, 10:00 am, Free Family Event - Time Travelers: Pioneer Toys & Treasures (Heritage Festival) in Columbia
• This October, 4th October, 05:00 pm, Boone County History Makers Hall of Fame in Columbia

Also check out other Arts events in Columbia, Literary Art events in Columbia.