Category Archives: History/Local Flavor

A Branson tradition continues Sunday (Dec. 6) at 5 p.m. with its 61st lighted nighttime parade with its non-commercial “Keeping Christ In Christmas” theme Continue reading →

Citizens of Branson, Missouri, popularly known as the Live Entertainment Capital of America, are singing out to the American People “Come, make a stand!” Continue reading →

The 85-foot blue spruce from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests near Alpine, Arizona will “stop” over in Branson and may be seen at 3 p.m. on Nov. 23 in front of the Sight & Sound Theatre located off of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Continue reading →

Branson will be celebrating “Veterans Homecoming Week” starting on November 5 and running through November 11

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In addition to the annual Rose Petal Ceremony and Luncheon, a reunion is scheduled for Monday, November 9, from 6:00-7:30pm, at the Starlite Theater. Continue reading →

The 11th Annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 6 pm Continue reading →

The streets of Historic Downtown Branson will be filled with crafters, artists, and food vendors September 17-20 for the 36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival. Continue reading →

Beginning in 1945, The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program started honoring the men and women serving in the Armed Forces… Continue reading →

Although it’s difficult to put a handle on who founded Branson, it’s not hard to determine who the city of Branson is named after. That would be Ruben S. Branson. Continue reading →

Branson, Missouri known worldwide for being the “Live music show capital of the world now has another feather to add to its cap. It has a “number 1” in what some have called a “number 2 business.” Continue reading →

The traditional “Marine Corps Birthday Ball”celebrating the 234th birthday of the Corps, will be held at the Branson Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be the highly decorated Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, U.S. Marine Corps (ret.) Continue reading →

The White River Valley Historical Society (WRVHS)hosts the local showing of New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, a Smithsonian… Continue reading →

The 11th Annual Hollister Grape & Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 on Historic Downing Street in downtown Hollister. Continue reading →

The Vietnam POW/MIAs Memorial Wall of the United States will be dedicated in a ceremony on July 4 at 10 a.m. at the Branson Mall in the Veterans Walk of Fame. Continue reading →

The Downtown Branson Main Street Association’s 2nd Annual Piccadilly Gala will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, MO. Continue reading →

The City of Hollister celebrates its 56th year of spectacular firework shows. This 4th of July Show has become an annual tradition, with many families and visitors… Continue reading →

Oh, most people see the parking lot and public restroom, but don’t realize that they are looking at the very spot where “It all started.” Continue reading →

Blueberry cobblers and music are part of the Blueberry Festival at Persimmon Hill Farm on Saturday, June 6 as the blueberry season launches at Persimmon Hill Farm in Lampe. Continue reading →

As one looks at the beauty of the Ozark Mountains today it is hard to imagine just where a “sea” fits into Branson’s history. What should be understood however is that over a billion years before there was a Branson or Ozark Mountains Continue reading →

The 36th Annual Plumb Nellie Days celebration will be held in historic downtown Branson on May 15-17. he following entertainment is scheduled to appear throughout the event… Continue reading →

The Bob Walsh Memorial Fiddle Convention will be held May 14 through 17 at Branson’s Compton Ridge Campground, says… Continue reading →

Plumb Nellie Day is a springtime tradition featuring arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, live music, entertainment, the Outrageous Dog Show, a book signing, and other family fun. Continue reading →

The 8th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Branson Christian Business Men’s Committee, will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 6:45a.m. to 8:30a.m. at the Tri-Lakes Center. Continue reading →

Eating lots of food is probably not a good idea all the time, but, in terms of fighting cancer, it can be an excellent idea if it is done at Chili’s Restaurant, 1150 Branson Hills Parkway on Tuesday May 5th between 4:00 p.m. and closing. Continue reading →

The City of Hollister will celebrate Founders Day on Saturday, May 2, 2009 beginning at 10:00 am. History, music, food and games will fill the… Continue reading →

…but perhaps none will be more special to the heart beat of Branson than the “Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients,” an event honoring Continue reading →

In an April 13 press release, the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) said it “is proud to announce its participation in the special salute to Purple Heart veterans by Branson.Com on April 24-25, 2009.” Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 2, fun and history will permeate the day as the city of Hollister celebrates its Sixth Annual Founder’s Day. According to Rob Dixon, Executive Director of the Hollister Chamber of Commerce, “Beginning at 10:00 a.m… Continue reading →

At a recent press conference Marlyce Stockinger, Director of Public Relations and Advertising, Branson.Com, announced a new event entitled “Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients.” Continue reading →

As compared to some of the more exciting things Branson has to offer, Branson’s zig zag streets might not be at the top of the list of things most visitors plan to experience while in Branson. However, they can certainly provide a pleasant… Continue reading →

Even the current economic and budget problems will not keep Santa Claus from a pre-Christmas visit with the areas children at the Hollister Train Depot. Santa will be visiting the children on a train at the depot on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continue reading →

Branson’s 60th consecutive annual Adoration Day celebration will be special. Edd Akers, one of the community coordinators involved with the celebration said the purpose of the celebration over the past 60 years has been to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and honor Christ. He pointed out that this year’s 60th celebration will include … Continue reading →

Map and parade route for Branson’s 60th Adoration Parade begining with the Nativity Scene Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. December 7. 2008. The parade will start…. Continue reading →

In a memorial set up to honor those who have contributed significantly to what Branson has become, it seems fitting that the first honorees on the Branson Star Walk (Walk) were America’s Armed Forces. Continue reading →

In but one of many special memorial ceremonies, services and programs conducted as part of Branson’s Veteran’s Homecoming Celebration, the 58,000 plus American heroes who gave their life in the Vietnam War were honored at the opening ceremony for “The Wall” at the Welk Resort at… Continue reading →

All-new, star-studded Opening Show kicks off Branson’s Veterans Week! It’s a great start for a fun-filled, busy week as Branson once again pays special tribute to our military and their families. Continue reading →

The festival is free, will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include a variety of events highlighted by the festival’s signature event, the world famous “Grape Stomp” at 2:00 p.m. Judged by local dignitaries, and hosted by Jim Barber…Branson entertainers scheduled to perform include one of Branson’s newest singing sensations SIX, comedian Red Kneckers, the American Kids, Roy Rogers Jr. & The High Riders, Bob Nichols and Johnny Lonestar from Country Tonite, James Garret and the John Denver Tribute Show, Blues Brothers from the Legends in Concert, Leroy New and the New’s Country Show, Jon Peterson Family Blue Grass Band, The Platters, and Pearl Neil and Mike Christopher.
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The 35th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Sep. 18- 21, Thursday through Sunday, in Historic Downtown Branson. More than 150 artists and vendors are expected, said Paula Gillispie, events coordinator for the Downtown Branson Main Street Association (DBMA). Continue reading →

While participating in the Farmer’s Market, vendors, producers, and customers are surrounded by the historical seeds that provided the initial “plants” in what has grown into one of the biggest Family Entertainment Markets in the world, Branson, Missouri.
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Arts and crafts, live music, the Outrageous Dog Show, sidewalk sales and other family fun are featured May 16-18 at the 35th Annual Plumb Nellie Days.
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History and fun will highlight Hollister’s fifth celebration of founders day. Continue reading →

After a one year hiatus, a 19 year Ozarks tradition might continue. If the plan presented by Dawn Erickson, Executive Director, Downtown Main Street Association (DBMA) and Bill Lennon at the most recent Continue reading →

After considerable research the association believes that a Farmers Market in historic downtown area would be beneficial to the businesses in the downtown and be consistent with the atmosphere for downtown Branson that they want to project.
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Ghosts have long been a phenomena of Eureka Springs and especially The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. This phenomenon was broadcast to the world when The Sci-Fi Network presented… Continue reading →

The 500-squarefoot exhibit, was developed by curators and researchers at Missouri Historical Society, and features beautiful, high-quality color photographs of artifacts, documents, and artwork. Insightful, interpretive text will… Continue reading →

Over 500 member of the Branson community and visitors are expected to join together in this special event. The keynote speaker…is Paul Teas, the co-founder of Camp Barnabas which was founded to offer a normal childhood camping experience to children who Continue reading →

Southtown Spirits carries a large selection of rare and hard to find wines and vintages. They also carry a huge selection of imported and domestic beers. Continue reading →

Some say that the riverboat tradition of the Sammy Lane Pirate Cruise dates back to 1917…Whatever it was, it is, in reality no more.
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The Table Rock Lake Shoreline Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2007. This annual event is extremely important in keeping the local waterways clean and more enjoyable for… Continue reading →

The dedicated volunteers of the Uninterrupted Prayer Team (UP Team) pray for Branson and Stone and Taney County 24/7. Continue reading →

Enjoy the pictures presented in our online photo album of the 72nd Annual Branson Veterans Day Parade. Continue reading →

A perspective by a 6th generation Taney County native. Continue reading →

…format was simple yet entertaining, popular country music blended with unique comedy routines. Continue reading →

…in 1934 and built the new theater to provide additional entertainment for the fishermen he took out Continue reading →

…the artist cared enough to put a part of his spirit into the paintings… Continue reading →

A neat family experience, picking top quality berries and fruit in the scenic lakeside country near Branson. Continue reading →

Osage Indians found a spring that they believed…flowed to the Devil himself. Continue reading →

..unknowingly drive by the grave marker of the man Branson is “kind a named” after. Continue reading →

A pleasnt respite from today’s world of conveyer belt and truck delivered bakeries. Continue reading →

The Upper White River is the mother water for the lakes that provide the myriad of the outdoor water recreational activities in the Branson area.
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…on Saturday, June 4, at Persimmon Hill Farm in Lampe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue reading →

the lake offers a variety of recreational activities including swimming… Continue reading →