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America's Maple Leaf City

Our Heritage

Carthage, Missouri, known as America's Maple Leaf City, welcomes travelers from all over the world. Carthage is a unique crossroad of history, art, and inspiration that sits at the junction of the Historic Route 66 and Jefferson Highway.

 

 With four historic districts and over 550 buildings listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Carthage has housed people and businesses with impressive tales that continue to intrigue travelers today. Civil War guerrillas, Wild West outlaws, and powerful business men and women have left their marks on area history. In modern times, the community celebrates heritage through art and faith to keep legends alive in Carthage.  

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  • artCentral Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction
    artCentral Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction
    Sat, Oct 07
    Carthage
    Oct 07, 12:00 PM – Dec 15, 5:00 PM
    Carthage, 1110 E 13th St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Oct 07, 12:00 PM – Dec 15, 5:00 PM
    Carthage, 1110 E 13th St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    There are only 13 weeks until Christmas, and we’re a great destination for fun, unique, and original Christmas gifts!
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  • Cruise-In
    Cruise-In
    Sat, Oct 07
    Carthage Square
    Oct 07, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Carthage Square, 301 S Main St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Oct 07, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Carthage Square, 301 S Main St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Open to all cars, motorcycles & off road vehicles. Judging begins at 6:30pm!
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  • Night Out at the Courthouse
    Night Out at the Courthouse
    Sat, Oct 07
    Carthage
    Oct 07, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Carthage, 231 S Main St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Oct 07, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Carthage, 231 S Main St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Dinner under the stars on the Carthage Courthouse lawn to support Jasper County Sheriff's Office's, "Shop with a Deputy" fundraiser.
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  • Maple Leaf Festival
    Maple Leaf Festival
    Fri, Oct 13
    Multiple Locations
    Oct 13, 6:00 PM – Oct 21, 12:00 PM
    Multiple Locations
    Oct 13, 6:00 PM – Oct 21, 12:00 PM
    Multiple Locations
    Save the date for all of the wonderful Maple Leaf festivities!
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  • Treats on the Square
    Treats on the Square
    Tue, Oct 31
    Carthage Square
    Oct 31, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Carthage Square
    Oct 31, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Carthage Square
    Come trick or treat on the Carthage Square
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  • Holiday Open House
    Holiday Open House
    Sat, Dec 09
    George Washington Carver
    Dec 09, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    George Washington Carver, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Dec 09, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    George Washington Carver, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    The park staff and volunteers invite the public to a holiday celebration with seasonal music, crafts and refreshments.
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  • Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre
    Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre
    October 6-8 & 13-15
    Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre
    October 6-8 & 13-15
    Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 W Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    October 6-8 & 13-15
    Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 W Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Steel Magnolias By Robert Harling
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  • Olde World Christmas Market
    Olde World Christmas Market
    December 2nd & 3rd
    Carthage
    December 2nd & 3rd
    Carthage, 820 Howard St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    December 2nd & 3rd
    Carthage, 820 Howard St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Olde World Christmas Market at Grace Church brings vendors including crafters, artisans, and artists. The dates are December 2 and 3. Friday, December 2, is a market preview that includes appetizers and drinks and tickets are available. Saturday, December 3, is open and free to the public.
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