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America's Maple Leaf City

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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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  • Sparkle in the Park
    Sparkle in the Park
    Mon, Nov 25
    Carthage
    Nov 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Carthage, 305 W Chestnut St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Nov 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Carthage, 305 W Chestnut St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Sparkle in the Park is presented by Carthage Water and Electric Plant. Visit Central Park to view the beautiful light display. The light display kick off will take place on Monday November 25 at 6pm.
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  • Carthage Carols
    Carthage Carols
    Thu, Dec 12
    Grace Episcopal Church
    Dec 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Dec 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    A community gathering featuring festive songs of the Christmas season with piano, organ, brass, woodwinds, and singers from the Carthage area. A festive reception with wassail, hot cocoa, and cookies will follow the music program.
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  • Holiday Open House
    Holiday Open House
    Sat, Dec 14
    Diamond
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    The park staff and volunteers invite the public to celebrate the holidays with crafts, music, and refreshments. There will be a special display of George Washington Carver’s Christmas letters.
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  • Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins
    Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins
    Sun, Dec 15
    Diamond
    Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho, Missouri, home strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God, and encouraged him to pursue his education.
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  • FILM: Christmas in Yellowstone
    FILM: Christmas in Yellowstone
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 21
    Diamond
    Dec 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Stretching across more than 2.2 million acres, only a small fraction of visitors experience Yellowstone National Park during winter months, a time when nature’s inhospitality is matched only by its serenity. (52 minutes) Join park staff for this PBS* production.
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  • FILM: Seeds of Success
    FILM: Seeds of Success
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 28
    Diamond
    Dec 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Dec 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    This locally-produced program by Ozarks Public Television is a documentary tribute to acclaimed scientist, inventor and educator George Washington Carver. (28 minutes)
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  • FILM: Seeds of Success
    FILM: Seeds of Success
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 04
    Diamond
    Jan 04, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    Jan 04, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Diamond, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840, USA
    82 years ago, George Washington Carver died at Tuskegee, Ala., on January 5, 1943. This 28-minute film by Ozarks Public Television pays tribute to Carver as a scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
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  • Experience Carthage
    Experience Carthage
    Call 417-423-8075
    Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Call 417-423-8075
    Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Call 417-423-8075
    Carthage, MO 64836, USA
    Are you looking for a getaway? To find out more about Carthage's places to stay & things to do, call our Tourism Office @ 417-423-8075
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