History & Heroes: Five Fast Facts- Milton Santee

Charles Milton Santee was a surveyor and land agent based in Rolla, Missouri for South Pacific Railroad Lands. 150 years ago, in 1869 he surveyed the villages of Dixon, Hancock, Crocker, and Richland as the railroad reached those points in its westward journey across Pulaski County, Missouri.

This map of Dixon, Missouri, a fire insurance map, was produced in September 1915 by Sanborn Map Company. It shows building footprints, building material, height or number of stories, building use, lot lines, road widths and water facilities. An interactive version of this map can be viewed at http://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/fullbrowser/collection/sanbornmaps/id/1069/rv/singleitem/rec/1

1. Santee surveyed the village of Prairieville, Illinois April 10th, 1855.
2. Although born in Pennsylvania, as a young child he moved to Dixon, Illinois with his parents. Santee is most likely the railroad worker who named Dixon, Missouri after his hometown of Dixon, Illinois.
3. While in Rolla Santee was also a “newspaper man.” By 1886, after Santee left for California, the editor of the Rolla Herald had lost track of Santee’s whereabouts.
4. After moving to California Santee was a busy, and influential man. In 1889 he was operating a “first-class” hotel in San Diego along with his mother and sister and he was also the Vice-President of the International Company which was developing the mining interests of “Lower California”
5. In 1890 he married George A. Cowles’ widow, Jennie. George had founded Cowleston, California in San Diego county. In 1893 Jennie led a successful bid to rename Cowleston to Santee to honor her new husband.

Sources:

Texas County Pioneer (Houston, Missouri), 11 December 1869
Sterling Standard (Sterling, Illinois), 6 December 1877
Rolla Herald (Rolla, Missouri), 24 December 1885
The Dixon Sun (Dixon, Illinois), 13 March 1889
Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, California), 4 December 1889
https://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_pulaski.html
http://cityofsanteeca.gov/how-do-i/santee-s-history

History & Heroes: Five Fast Facts is an occasional series of interesting facts regarding namesakes and historical figures in Pulaski County, Missouri.

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 28-February 3, 2019)

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 28-February 3, 2019)

February 2- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

February 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
What: Supervised paranormal investigation of one of Waynesville’s oldest homes.
Where: 405 North Street, Waynesville
When: Investigations start at dusk. Call for exact time.
Cost: $20 per person, reservations required.
Contact: Crocker’s Optimistic Paranormal Society (Dawnmarie Cecora)- 573.528.2149
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse

Looking Ahead:

February 9, 16, & 23- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
February 23- Pulaski County Pageant, Waynesville

March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
March 4- Casimir Pulaski Birthday Celebration, Saint Robert

March 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, & 23- PFAA presents “12 Angry Men,” Waynesville

March 23- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville

April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
April 13- Easter Egg Hunt, Saint Robert

April 13- Easter Egg Hunt, Richland

April 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 27- Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Fun Day/Rendezvous, Dixon

May 3 & 4- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert

May 4- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
May 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 18- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland

May 24, 25, 26, & 27- Mid-America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn

May 27- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
June 1- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, & 22- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville

June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

June 14- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
June 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
June 26, 27, 28, & 29- Tri-County Fair, Richland
July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville

July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 13- Independence Day Celebration, Richland

July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 12- Gearhead Bash, Richland

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

October 26- Trail of Treats Spooktacular, Richland

November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville

November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Trail of Heroes Flag Display, Richland
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers Market, Waynesville
December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
December 14- Richland Christmas Parade, Richland

December 14- Ole’ Time Christmas at Shady Dell Park, Richland

For more event listings in Pulaski County USA please visit our online calendar at: http://tinyurl.com/PulaskiCountyUSAEvents or www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyUSA
Send your Pulaski County event listings and flyers to laurah@pulaskicountyusa.com

Introducing Casimir 2.0

American Revolutionary War Hero Casimir Pulaski (left) and reimagined Casimir 2.0 (right)

You probably have noticed a new “personality” on Pulaski County USA Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center Facebook and social media channels this year. “Casimir 2.0” made his debut January 4, 2019. As illustrated by the above side-by-side images you can see that Casimir 2.0 is modeled after Pulaski County, Missouri’s namesake Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Pułaski, more commonly known as Casimir Pulaski.

Casimir Pulaski was a Polish nobleman, soldier, freedom fighter, and is sometimes referred to as “the father of the American Cavalry.” Pulaski fought the Russians in his native Poland from 1770 until 1772. When that uprising failed, he was driven into exile.

Upon the recommendation of Benjamin Franklin, Pulaski immigrated to North America to fight against the British with the Americans for freedom. In his very first engagement with the British, at the Battle of Brandywine, Pulaski saved the life of George Washington. He became a general in the Continental Army and reformed the American cavalry.

Image via Wikipedia

Pulaski was mortally wounded while leading a daring and heroic charge against British forces at the Battle of Savannah and is buried at Monterey Square there.

Numerous cities, towns, parks, roadways, bridges, schools, and even a Masonic Lodge in Chicago are named after Pulaski in recognition of his devotion to the cause of freedom. Monuments and statues in Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Wisconsin Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Michigan and Washington D.C. pay tribute to him. In addition to Pulaski County, Missouri he is also namesake to Pulaski County in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia.

In 2009, 230 years after his death, Congress and President Obama proclaimed Pulaski an honorary United States citizen.

On November 11th, 2018 high school students in Wodzisław Śląski, celebrated Poland’s 100th anniversary of independence. Student Krysia Noga, who had connected with various Pulaski namesakes in the United States, including Pulaski County, Missouri gave a media presentation and short lecture about Casimir Pulaski from both the American and Polish points of view. Her decision to share Pulaski’s legacy with a new generation partially inspired our decision to bring him “back to life” and back into the minds of Pulaski County, Missouri’s residents and to those visiting our county through Casimir 2.0. We feel that if Pulaski were alive today, with the somberness of the United States war for independence more than 240 years in the past, that he would be a champion for his namesakes and would greet visitors with a smile and a wave.

Welcome to Pulaski County USA!

We hope that Casimir 2.0 brightens your day when he pops into your social media feed and that you think of the man who was willing to die for both his native country and his adopted homeland.

Pulaski County Tourism Bureau and Visitors Center will throw a birthday celebration for Casimir Pulaski Monday, March 4th, 2019 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Executive Director Beth Wiles extends a cordial invitation to all Pulaski County officials, organizations, residents, and tourists to honor Pulaski at the Visitors Center (137 St. Robert Blvd, Saint Robert, MO.) by enjoying birthday cake, beverages, and socializing. Stay tuned for more event details!

“I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.” -Casimir Pulaski

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 21-27, 2019)

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 21-27, 2019)

January 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

Looking Ahead:

February 2, 9, 16, & 23- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
February 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
February 23- Pulaski County Pageant, Waynesville

March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
March 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, & 23- PFAA presents “12 Angry Men,” Waynesville

March 23- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville

April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
April 13- Easter Egg Hunt, Saint Robert

April 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 27- Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Fun Day/Rendezvous, Dixon

May 4- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville

May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
May 3 & 4- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert

May 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 24, 25, 26, & 27- Mid-America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn

June 1- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

June 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville

July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
October 5, 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30-Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 7, 14, 21, & 28- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

For more event listings in Pulaski County USA please visit our online calendar at: http://tinyurl.com/PulaskiCountyUSAEvents or www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyUSA
Send your Pulaski County event listings and flyers to laurah@pulaskicountyusa.com

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 14-20, 2019)

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 14-20, 2019)

January 19- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

January 19- Polar Meltdown Chili Cookoff
What: An annual Pulaski County tradition!
Where: The ARK Community & Sports Center, 25625 Highway 17, Waynesville
When: 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 (Children 4 & Under FREE)
Contact: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce- 573-336-5121
https://www.facebook.com/events/262461487954767

Looking Ahead:

January 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
February 2, 9, 16, & 23- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
February 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
February 23- Pulaski County Pageant, Waynesville

March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
March 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, & 23- PFAA presents “12 Angry Men,” Waynesville

March 23- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville

April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
April 13- Easter Egg Hunt, Saint Robert

April 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 27- Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Fun Day/Rendezvous, Dixon

May 4- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville

May 3 & 4- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert

May 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 24, 25, 26, & 27- Mid-America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn

June 1- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

June 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville

July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

For more event listings in Pulaski County USA please visit our online calendar at: http://tinyurl.com/PulaskiCountyUSAEvents or www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyUSA
Send your Pulaski County event listings and flyers to laurah@pulaskicountyusa.com

Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport Announces Commercial Jet Service

On Tuesday, January 8, the City of Waynesville and the City of St. Robert joined with Contour Airlines at the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (WSRA) on Fort Leonard Wood (FLW) to announce the new commercial jet service that will begin on February 12, 2019.

Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport announced commercial jet service with Contour Airlines January 8, 2019.

The airport plays a large part in the region’s tourism industry. With over 150,000 visitors coming to the Fort Leonard Wood Region every year to attend military graduations, safe, fast, affordable flights into and out of the region are essential.

“The Contour jet service will allow local community members and those visiting the region to do so comfortably, quickly, and safely. We’ve seen the demand for this type of service grow over the years and we are excited about the positive impact it will have on our regional economy,” said St. Robert mayor George Lauritson.

This new daily jet service between Fort Leonard Wood and St. Louis will accommodate up to 30 passengers on each flight with a flight time of less than 30 minutes. Introductory fares will start at $29 each way for tickets purchased before January 22, 2019 and regular fares will range from $39 to $99 each way. Currently, tickets can be purchased through Contour’s website or by calling Contour at: 888-332-6686.

The new service doubles the daily capacity of the current local air service and as a result the cities, along with cooperation from their FLW partners, will soon be making temporary modifications to the existing commercial terminal to accommodate the increase.

“As cities, we are proud today to be moving forward in our plan to make our airport more accessible and user-friendly. We welcome jet service to our regional airport and are working for even more improvements in the future,” said Waynesville mayor Luge Hardman.

Securing jet service at the WSRA has been an important regional strategy in strengthening the future of FLW and the four-county region around the installation. The new jet service is an important quality of life improvement for the region and enhances FLW’s mission by making it easier and more efficient for official military travel to and from the installation itself.

Contour Airlines was founded in 1982. With the addition of the route between Fort Leonard Wood and St. Louis, they now provide service in seven states. Their Embraer regional jets will provide passengers with comfortable seating, a beverage and snack service, as well as a complimentary first checked bag, one carry-on item, and one small personal item for each passenger.

The Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport is located on Fort Leonard Wood and is one of two Army joint use airports in the country. The airport is open to the general public for normal commercial travel and also provides general aviation services. More information about the airport can be found on their website.

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 7-13, 2019)

 

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 7-13, 2019)

January 12- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

Looking Ahead:

January 19 & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 19- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville

February 2, 9, 16, & 23- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
February 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
February 23- Pulaski County Pageant, Waynesville

March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
March 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, & 23- PFAA presents “12 Angry Men,” Waynesville

March 23- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville

April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
April 13- Easter Egg Hunt, Saint Robert

April 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 27- Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Fun Day/Rendezvous, Dixon

May 4- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville

May 3 & 4- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert

May 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
May 24, 25, 26, & 27- Mid-America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn

June 1- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

June 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville

July 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

For more event listings in Pulaski County USA please visit our online calendar at: http://tinyurl.com/PulaskiCountyUSAEvents or www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyUSA

Send your Pulaski County event listings and flyers to laurah@pulaskicountyusa.com

Puzzled? Escape Rooms in Pulaski County USA!

What is an escape room? The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA defines escape rooms as:

“an all-new form of entertainment where teams of 6-12 players must use and manipulate their surroundings to escape an enclosed area or achieve a goal within a set amount of time.”

But, how do they work? The gamemaster, who oversees your in-game EXPERIENCE, details the mission to your team. Once your squad is inside the themed room gamespace you will begin scavenging for clues. You could possibly find a lock that needs a key, or a sealed container that requires a passcode to access. Your team will have to work together to solve the puzzles to make your escape before the gameclock runs out.

Escape rooms are exploding in popularity! PULASKI COUNTY now has two game businesses offering rooms that appeal to people seeking a video-game-style adventure in real-life action.

USA Today summarized:

“Factor in quality time spent with friends, the chance to show off puzzle-solving skills, the adrenaline rush fueled by a faux-high-stakes game and a guaranteed photo-op, and you can see why escape rooms have become a popular American pastime.”

ESCAPE room aficionado/blogger David Spira adds “in a world gone digital, it feels so good to do something in real life.”

Escape ROOMS are fantastic way to give your brain a workout and enjoy laughs as a come-as-you-are family activity, a birthday party, a casual gathering with a twist- or even a date night!

Book your escape room adventures at Escape Fort Wood and Escape Uranus today!

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 2, 2019-January 6, 2019)

This Week Around Pulaski County USA! (January 2, 2019-January 6, 2019)

Have you watched the sizzle reel for Lost Treasure of Jesse James yet? Parts of the film were shot on location in Pulaski County USA! Watch here: https://youtu.be/_S7AJUY5DoY

January 5- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
What: Mid-Missouri’s friendliest year-round Farmers’ Market!
Where: Farmers’ Market Pavilion at Roubidoux Spring Campground, Waynesville
When: 8:00 a.m. until Noon
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Pulaski County Farmers’ Market (Bruce Main)- 573.842.9079
https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyMOFarmersMarket

January 5- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
What: Supervised paranormal investigation of one of Waynesville’s oldest homes.
Where: 405 North Street, Downtown Waynesville
When: Investigation starts at dusk. Call for exact start time.
Cost: $20 per person, reservations required.
Contact: Crocker’s Optimistic Paranormal Society (Dawnmarie Cecora)- 573-528-2149
https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalTalbotHouse

Looking Ahead:

January 12, 19, & 26- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
January 19- Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off, Waynesville

February 2, 9, 16, & 23- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
February 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
February 23- Pulaski County Pageant, Waynesville

March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
March 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
March 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, & 23- PFAA presents “12 Angry Men,” Waynesville

March 23- Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction, Waynesville

April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
April 6, 13, 20, & 27- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
April 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
April 13- Easter Egg Hunt, Saint Robert

April 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
April 27- Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Fun Day/Rendezvous, Dixon

May 4- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
May 4, 11, 18, & 25- Old Stagecoach Stop, Waynesville
May 3 & 4- Outdoor Sportsman Show, Saint Robert

May 18- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker

May 24, 25, 26, & 27- Mid-America Freedom Rally, Buckhorn

June 1- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22- PFAA presents “Pinocchio,” Waynesville

June 12, 13, 14, & 15- Pulaski County Regional Fair, Saint Robert

June 15- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 6- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
July 6, 13, 20, & 27– Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
July 20- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
July 27 & 28- Old Settlers Days, Waynesville

August 3- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville
August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville

August 17- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
August 31- Railroad Days, Crocker

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
September 7, 14, 21, & 28- 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum, Waynesville

September 7, 14, 21, & 28- Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, Waynesville
September 7 & 8- Bronzefest, Waynesville

September 21- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 5, 12, 19, 26, & 31- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

October 5- Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind Bike Race, Waynesville

October 5- Frog Hill Half Marathon & 10K, Waynesville

October 12- Route 66 Challenge, Saint Robert

October 25- Frisco Depot Museum, Crocker
October 25- Halloween in the Park, Saint Robert

November 2- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville
November 11- Veterans’ Day Ceremony & Parade, Saint Robert

December 1- Kiwanis Annual Christmas Parade, Waynesville

December 1- Holiday in the Park, Saint Robert

December 7- Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House, Waynesville

For more event listings in Pulaski County USA please visit our online calendar at: http://tinyurl.com/PulaskiCountyUSAEvents or www.facebook.com/PulaskiCountyUSA

Send your Pulaski County event listings and flyers to laurah@pulaskicountyusa.com

“This Week Around Pulaski County USA!” is powered by Pulaski County Tourism Bureau- the destination marketing agency for Pulaski County, Missouri. The bureau, funded by the hotel/motel transient guest tax, promotes tourism throughout the county and markets their destination to fuel the local business climate and broaden the local tax base. The Bureau actively promotes events that will draw in visitors, tourists, and travelers from fifty plus miles away to experience Pulaski County. Courtesy listings for community events are provided on their online calendar at http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org.