You missed the talk, but don't miss the reception! We will be here until at least 8pm tonight. Come grab a bite and a glass of wine. Special thanks to James Allen and Celebrations on a wonderful selection of treats.

Don't forget to join us tonight at 5:00pm, Dr. Linda Heitman will be giving a talk on the fascinating architect J. B. Legg. This talk will highlight the works of Legg and the mark he has permanently made on the region's landscape. This talk will be immediately followed by a reception hosted by James Allen and Celebrations. Make sure to join us for a great talk, tasty food, and an exhibit that focuses on Legg's work. This opening is an exciting way to close out your Heritage Day adventure on Saturday! A few people have voiced concern that they would be coming straight from work or their own event and were afraid to be under dressed. Please do not let this stop you from joining us. This event is free and open to the public and you are welcome to come however you would like!

Process photographs. We put the new kitchen in a 1950's bedroom and bathroom addition.

Some interior shots of the Oliver Leming home (Flag House). The tour is Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Working on the grounds to prepare for Sunday's tour at the Flag House. Lots to conquer!! Beautiful weather to do it.

Did you know that one of our Heritage Days events includes 1st floor tours of the Oliver-Leming or "Flag House" at 740 North Street on October 2, 1:00-3:00pm. This historic home was designed by Jerome B. Legg for Senator Robert B. Oliver and Marie Watkins Oliver. Several major historic events for the state are connected to this residence, including the creation of the Missouri State Flag by Mrs. Oliver and the celebration of the signing of the Missouri Mule Bill in 1995 by Gov. Mel Carnahan. To learn more about the home and architect take the tour and join us for Heritage Days at Heritage Hall September 30- October 2nd!

Today is the LAST day to come enjoy our exhibit, Faceoff. It's been wonderful to house these works of art and share their stories with our patrons. We have had a great response from the community. If you haven't checked it out yet or want one last look, come by today.

Another day, another docking. Welcome Queen of the Mississippi to Cape Girardeau! It was very cool to be down there to watch them drop the bridge and dock.

We love being part of the downtown community where something new and exciting is always taking place for the people of the town. Today until 4:00 is "A Day on the River", Missouri Conversation and the Student Subunit of American Fisheries are set up behind the flood wall with taxidermy, live Mississipi River animals, food, casting lessons, and boat rides on the river! Everyone downtown was having a great time!

Throwback Thursday: Students at Southeast have enjoyed sitting on the hills outside of Academic Hall since it was first constructed. Jerome B. Legg was commissioned to build Academic Hall after a fire took the original structure in 1902. Legg was responsible for several buildings on campus, permanently impacting the built landscape. So many of these building are walked by everyday, with little of their history told. Come visit us for Heritage Days to learn more about this incredible architect.

Special Thanks to the University Archives for aiding us in finding wonderful photos of the University for our coming exhibit.

Architect JB Legg believed everyone deserved a good looking, quality home and to be surrounded by a beautiful built environment. He was a man before his time: client oriented, yet had his own style. This is an image of the front of a small book he mailed to over 6,000 potential clients- an advanced marketing scheme for his day. Learn more about Legg at Heritage Hall, during Heritage Days September 30- October 2!

The print materials keep rolling in! We are so excited to be part of the first ever Annual Heritage Days event in Cape Girardeau. This region is full of rich history and we can't wait to share part of that with you.

Stop by Heritage Hall and pick up one of these bookmarks to help remind you when the event is and of all the great stops you should make that weekend.

In 1902, Science Hall (named Carnahan in 1998), the second building at Southeast Missouri State University, was erected. The structure was Jerome B Legg's first major design for the university. He would go on to design Academic Hall, after it was destroyed by a fire, as well as other prominent buildings on campus. Come visit us for Heritage Days, opening September 30th, to learn more about Legg's lasting impact in Cape Girardeau. For now, enjoy this photo of students inside an original Science Hall classroom. Special thanks to the Special Collections and Archives at Southeast Missouri State for the photograph.

Heritage Hall is so excited to be part of such an incredible event in the city of Cape Girardeau. Make sure to add Heritage Hall and our coming exhibit on architect Jerome B Legg to your list of must-sees. Legg was responsible for regional court houses, historic homes, the first four buildings at Southeast, and so much more.

Have a wonderful Labor Day sleeping in, BBQing, enjoying the beautiful day, or going to work like every other day! Ever wonder how this holiday came to be ? Here is an article from the Department of Labor on the controversial history of the holiday.

"As I continue to make work, the lessons that I learn along the way become invaluable to my growth, not only as an artist, but as a person too." - Excerpt from Terry Davis's artist statement for his piece Gesicht Verkäufer. Read the rest of his statement and view the whole piece at Heritage Hall.