Snake Saturday Weekend in St. Joseph
From Snake Saturday celebrations and downtown specials to brunches, karaoke, family activities, shopping, and the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, St. Joseph is going full green. Here’s a look at what’s happening around town. Kick Off the Weekend on Friday, March 13 Flash Bash Weekend at Oracle’s Eye Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. […]
St. Joseph’s Civil War fort
Written by: Leyton Furlong Perched on top of Prospect Hill, overlooking bustling downtown St. Joseph and the Missouri River, you’ll find a series of earthworks lined with cannons and wooden structures. During the Civil War, this was the site of an earthen fort built to protect the city from any Confederate forces that may […]
Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society: Saint Joseph’s go-to archive and research center
Written by: Leyton Furlong Have you ever been curious as to who your ancestors were, but worried about spending too much on research? Are you a local historian looking for solid primary sources for your upcoming paper? Thankfully, the Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society can help you find both! Located at 412 Felix Street, the […]
Saint Joseph’s nostalgic pizza parlor frozen in time
Written by: Leyton Furlong Pizza Royal is the perfect restaurant for people who love both antiques and local restaurants. It’s not as well-known as some other local pizzerias, but it’s definitely one of the most charming St. Joe has to offer. Since 1970, located at 5723 Lake Avenue, Pizza Royal has been a staple […]
Goetz Brewery Museum: Saint Joseph’s rentable historic beer museum
Written by: Leyton Furlong Located adjacent to the Pony Express Museum, on the corner of Mitchell Avenue and 10th Street, is the Goetz Brewery Museum. As one of three museums operated by the Pony Express Museum, the building is a former bar converted into a museum and event venue dedicated to the Goetz Brewery […]
Black Kat Salvage II: Saint Joseph’s grooviest antique store
Written by: Leyton Furlong Black Kat Salvage II is one of many new antique stores to pop up over the last few years, and it’s definitely one of the most exciting and colorful ones in town. What makes it different Black Kat has some unique features that set it apart from other antique stores […]
Twilight Gardens Statuary: A Whimsical Stop in St. Joseph
Written by: Leyton Furlong For more than 25 years, Twilight Gardens Statuary has been a favorite stop in St. Joseph. Some visitors come ready to add personality to their yards. Others just come to see the gnomes up close. Either way, Twilight Gardens is perfect for shoppers and sight-seekers alike. I’ve lived in St. Joseph […]
Inside St. Joseph’s Funeral Museum: A Unique Stop for History Lovers
Written by: Leyton Furlong If you happen to stop by St. Joseph, you’ll notice we have a lot of museums here. The Pony Express Museum, The Jesse James Museum, Patee House Museum, Robidoux Row, and even the world-famous Glore Psychiatric Museum. However, just off the corner of Belt Highway and Frederick Avenue, you’ll find […]
2026 Pony Express Family Day Schedule Announced
The Pony Express Museum is preparing for its Pony Express Family Day. Come DREAM, EXPLORE and DISCOVER that history is FUN!!! All the fun can be had on February 16, 2026. Every child will receive a bandana for visiting the museum this day. Come one, come all!! Please pick up your passport to explore Family […]