In the News

Websites that are associated with past Cherry Blossom Festival guests:

St. Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center – Author Maria Sazpszewicz came in 2008 and shared her personal experiences during the Holocaust.  Maria was a docent at the St. Louis Museum before she died.

The Last Doughboy of World War I – Smithsonian article about Frank Buckles

More Adventures of Oz – Roger S. Baum

Painter of Our American Childhood – Bob Byerly

Zuzu Today – Karolyn Grimes

Deana Martin – Deana is a very talented singer, author and also the daughter of Dean Martin

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum – located close by in Mansfield, MO

St. Louis Zoo – Marlin Perkins was instrumental in helping the St. Louis Zoo to become one of the premier zoos in the United States.  Admission to the zoo is free.  
 
Ozark Mountain Daredevils – American Southern Rock/Country Band formed in Springfield, MO in 1972.

Presidential Libraries – This is an excellent site to learn more about all the Presidential Libraries

Alice Roosevelt – Created to showcase the book ‘Alice’ by Stacy A. Cordery.  Includes pictures of Alice.