# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The world's most iconic radio show, The Grand Ole Opry, celebrates its one-hundredth anniversary this year. But few people are aware that the inspiration for the Opry took place not in Tennessee but in the Ozarks. In honor of the Grand Ole Opry's centennial, historian Brooks Blevins takes us back to a small town on the Missouri-Arkansas border more than one hundred years ago to explore the story of the Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry.

Image of an Opry performance at its temporary location, the War Memorial Auditorium, circa 1940, courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry.

The Thursday Evening Speaker Series is free of charge and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise noted, programs will be held at the Missouri State Archives, located at 600 W. Main Street in Jefferson City. The series is underwritten by the Friends of the Missouri State Archives.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jefferson-city/the-ozark-origins-of-the-grand-ole-opry/200028716122204
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 98

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jefferson City
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 600 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101
- **lat**: 38.58361
- **long**: -92.17784
- **full address**: 600 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry being held?
  - **A:** The Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 600 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry?
  - **A:** The Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry is organized by Missouri State Archives.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Ozark Origins of the Grand Ole Opry is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jefferson City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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