Marybeth Niederkorn

Niederkorn: The difference of Nighton Day

November 27

Niederkorn: The difference of Nighton DayDiscover the intriguing history of Nighton Day, buried in a small cemetery in Cape Girardeau County. Uncover his life, family ties and the sobering economic impact of slavery during his time.

Marybeth Niederkorn

Spooky stories from our files

October 25

Spooky stories from our filesDive into Cape Girardeau's eerie legends with tales of the infamous Hanging Tree and haunted Old Saint Francis Hospital. Explore local history through the intriguing "Dead Guy" Files.

Marybeth Niederkorn

ID Friday

June 8

ID FridayUnidentified family photos often bring grief to those trying to preserve history. The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center's "ID Friday" initiative, led by Mya Hewitt, seeks community help in identifying nearly 500 historical images.

Marybeth Niederkorn

Shady Grove Cemetery

May 31

Shady Grove CemeteryDiscover the hidden history of Shady Grove Cemetery, a vital post-Civil War site for Cape Girardeau County's Black community, now being restored by descendants and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

Marybeth Niederkorn

Cards from the wall

May 4

Cards from the wallDiscover the hidden history unearthed from the walls of a 1908 courthouse in Cape Girardeau County. From campaign cards to fascinating biographies, delve into the lives of past local leaders and their legacies.

Marybeth Niederkorn

History repeats itself

March 30

History repeats itselfDiscover how the 1908 courthouse and jail renovations in Cape Girardeau echo a century-old story of infrastructure evolution, from gravel roads to concrete arches, in this captivating historical deep dive.

Marybeth Niederkorn

Holy Family Catholic Church

February 24

Holy Family Catholic ChurchExplore the untold story of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, a mission church founded in 1940 to serve Black families. Discover its rich history through Father Darling's diary and church records.

Marybeth Niederkorn

Find a Wealth of Local History at the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center

February 5

Find a Wealth of Local History at the Cape Girardeau County Archive CenterDiscover Cape Girardeau County's rich history at the Archive Center, home to records dating back to the 1700s. Explore marriage documents, tax records, and more, with free access and volunteer opportunities.

Marybeth Niederkorn

History speaks through WPA narratives

January 20

History speaks through WPA narrativesExplore the untold stories of slavery in Cape Girardeau County through WPA narratives and discover the rich history of Black lives and legacies in post-Civil War America. Dive into firsthand accounts and historical insights.

Marybeth Niederkorn

Albeit, handwriting isn't always easy to read

December 16

Albeit, handwriting isn't always easy to readTwo volunteers at the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center unravel a 1929 inquest mystery, deciphering tricky handwriting to update historical records. Discover how they confirmed Walter Albert's identity and corrected archival data.

Marybeth Niederkorn

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