Fairgoers have an opportunity to mix some history and education in with their fun during this year’s Missouri State Fair.
Walking tours highlighting the fairgrounds’ historic buildings are being offered, and those participating in the guided tours receive a voucher for a free booklet that provides a deeper look at the fair’s past. The heavy-stock booklets were sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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