Sharing Stories of the Crossroads

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

The History Museum on the Square Presents: "Sharing Stories of the Crossroads"

The Show is hosted by John Sellars Executive Director Emeritus of the History Museum on the Square and long time lover of local history. The program will focus on History Bits in Springfield, Local Headlines from a Century ago and a variety of guests to share local history and stories of the past.

For more information about the History Museum on the Square visit https://historymuseumonthesquare.org/.

154 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806

417-831-1976

Sharing Stories of the Crossroads

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Mary Collette and Connie Hinds, C-Street Merchants Assoc on the Red White and Bridge Celebration with Dave Eslick and John

April 14th, 2026 05:00pm

Travis Rubelee, CEO of the Ozarks Trail Council of Scouting America with Dave Eslick and John

March 31st, 2026 05:00pm

Dr. Lyle Foster, MSU Professor of Sociology on Springfield-Greene County African American history marker community project with Dave Eslick and John

March 24th, 2026 05:00pm

Nick Russo, teacher & restauranteur on his varied life with Dave Eslick and John

March 17th, 2026 05:00pm

Ms Al Thompson, Museum Education Director on Museum Happenings with Dave Eslick and John

March 10th, 2026 05:00pm

4th Anniversary Show with Dr. Dale Moore, Dave Eslick and John

March 3rd, 2026 05:00pm

Paul Johns, Christian County History Museum on its 50th Anniversary with Dave Eslick and John

February 24th, 2026 05:00pm

David Richards, Dean of MSU Library on Its History and Offerings with Dave Eslick and John

February 17th, 2026 05:00pm

Rob Rector, Vice Chancellor of OTC on Its History and Its Future with Dave Eslick and John

February 10th, 2026 05:00pm

Cora Scott, Chairman, and Lyndel Fraker, Webster County Rep on the Route 66 Centennial with Dave Eslick and John

February 3rd, 2026 05:00pm

David Burton, University of Missouri Field Specialist of Greene County Extension with Dave Eslick

January 20th, 2026 05:00pm

Kaitlyn McConnell, Ozarks Alive historian on All Things Ozark with Dave Eslick

January 13th, 2026 05:00pm

Brian Grubbs, Historian & Genealogist at Spfd Greene County Library with Dave Eslick

January 6th, 2026 05:00pm

Alyson Thompson, History Museum Civics Education Coord with Sean Fitzgibbons & Dave Eslick

December 16th, 2025 05:00pm

Robert Olson and John Swartley of the Discovery Center with Dave Eslick and John

December 9th, 2025 05:00pm

Geoff Steele, Mging Dir of Gillioz, Fox and Hammons FIeld special evewnts with John

December 2nd, 2025 05:00pm

Ron and Richard Ollis of Ollis, Akers, Arney Insurance with John

November 25th, 2025 05:00pm

Tom Carlson, former Spfd Mayor and founder of The Daily Citizen with John

November 18th, 2025 05:00pm

Guinevere Goodwin, Jeff Houghton and Sean FitzGibbons on Ozarks Jubilee Live with John

November 11th, 2025 05:00pm

Francis Skalicky, retiring, and Sara Karnes, new media specialist for MO Dept Conservation with John

November 4th, 2025 05:00pm

Ben Tegeler, Exec Dir of Ozark Greenways on Connecting Our Communities with Dave and John

October 28th, 2025 05:00pm

Phyllis Ferguson, Rockwood Motor Court, on Motels and the History of Route 66 with Dave and John

October 21st, 2025 05:00pm

Stuart Lipscomb, Board, and Sean FitzGibbons, Exec Dir History Museum, on Ozarks History and the Museum Gala with John

October 14th, 2025 05:00pm

Konrad Stump, 'Oh the Horror' October Events at the Library Center with John

September 30th, 2025 05:00pm

Steve Stepp, Springfield Wagon Works and National Audio on their Histories with John

September 23rd, 2025 05:00pm

Wayne Glen and John Henderson on Ozarks Radio and Music History with John

September 16th, 2025 05:00pm

Mary Collette, C-Street Club of Spfd, on Its History and Happenings with John

September 9th, 2025 05:00pm

Susan Croce Kelly, author, journalist, Ozark Historian with Dave Eslick and John

September 2nd, 2025 05:00pm

Ms Al Thompson, Museum Civic Education Coordinator on Upcoming Events with John

August 26th, 2025 05:00pm

Kitty Ledbetter, author, on her Dottie Dillard project with John

August 19th, 2025 05:00pm

Kyle Wiley Pickett, Spfd Symphony Orchestra on Bingeworthy, the upcoming season with Dave Eslick and John

August 12th, 2025 05:00pm

Laura Danniger and Dave Eslick on the Route 66 Festival with John

August 5th, 2025 05:00pm

Joel Alexander, retired Public Info Officer, City Utilities with Dale Moore and John

July 29th, 2025 05:00pm

Leslie Forrester, Exec Dir Spfd Arts Council on the Arts Members Fall Schedules with John

July 22nd, 2025 05:00pm

Geoff Steele, Exec Dir, on Current Happenings at the Gillioz Theatre with John

July 15th, 2025 05:00pm

Beth Domann, Exec Dir Spfd Little Theatre on Their 91st Season and the History at the Landers with John

July 8th, 2025 05:00pm

Dave Eslick on his uncle C C Williford, Ozark Weather Forecaster and Ozark Conservationist with John

July 1st, 2025 05:00pm

Francis Skalicky, MO Dept of Conservation on Bears and Bear Awareness with John

June 17th, 2025 05:00pm

Brent Slane and Jason Ferber of OPT on the new Shad Heller documentary, and Brandon Thomsen on Spfd Contemporary Theatre's 30th Season with John

June 10th, 2025 05:00pm

Bridget Bechtel, executive director of Sculpture Walk Springfield on its 10th Anniversary with Sean FitzGibbons

June 3rd, 2025 05:00pm

Mark Hecquet, Pres and CEO of Visit Springfield on the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 with Sean FitzGibbons

May 27th, 2025 05:00pm

Ned Reynolds on His Life in Broadcasting with Dave Eslick & John

May 20th, 2025 05:00pm

Route 66 Festival Preview and Ozark May History with Dave Eslick and John

May 13th, 2025 05:00pm

Dan Dawson, VP of The Railroad Historical Museum in Grant Beach Park on its History with Dave Eslick and John

May 6th, 2025 05:00pm

Konrad Stump, History Associate on the Spring Activities at the Library Center with John

April 29th, 2025 05:00pm

Tiffany Mims of Hazelwood Cemetery on Its History with Dave Eslick and John

April 22nd, 2025 05:00pm

Tom Peters, author and former MSU Dean on All Things Ozarks with John

April 15th, 2025 05:00pm

Corp Terry Bible, Mo State Hwy Patrol Historian on its History with Dave Eslick and John

April 8th, 2025 05:00pm

Lisa Carrico of MO Humanities on the Spfd Symposium Ozarks Engaged with Sean FitzGibbons, Dave Eslick and John

April 1st, 2025 05:00pm

Rob Schroeder, Springfield Police Dept Calaboose Museum and Tiffany Mims on the Disabled Veterans Fundraiser with John

March 25th, 2025 05:00pm

On Air Now: Brian Kilmeade — 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sharing Stories of the Crossroads

Mary Collette and Connie Hinds, C-Street Merchants Assoc on the Red White and Bridge Celebration with Dave Eslick and John

Travis Rubelee, CEO of the Ozarks Trail Council of Scouting America with Dave Eslick and John

Dr. Lyle Foster, MSU Professor of Sociology on Springfield-Greene County African American history marker community project with Dave Eslick and John

Nick Russo, teacher & restauranteur on his varied life with Dave Eslick and John

Ms Al Thompson, Museum Education Director on Museum Happenings with Dave Eslick and John

4th Anniversary Show with Dr. Dale Moore, Dave Eslick and John

Paul Johns, Christian County History Museum on its 50th Anniversary with Dave Eslick and John

David Richards, Dean of MSU Library on Its History and Offerings with Dave Eslick and John

Rob Rector, Vice Chancellor of OTC on Its History and Its Future with Dave Eslick and John

Cora Scott, Chairman, and Lyndel Fraker, Webster County Rep on the Route 66 Centennial with Dave Eslick and John

David Burton, University of Missouri Field Specialist of Greene County Extension with Dave Eslick

Kaitlyn McConnell, Ozarks Alive historian on All Things Ozark with Dave Eslick

Brian Grubbs, Historian & Genealogist at Spfd Greene County Library with Dave Eslick

Alyson Thompson, History Museum Civics Education Coord with Sean Fitzgibbons & Dave Eslick

Robert Olson and John Swartley of the Discovery Center with Dave Eslick and John

Geoff Steele, Mging Dir of Gillioz, Fox and Hammons FIeld special evewnts with John

Ron and Richard Ollis of Ollis, Akers, Arney Insurance with John

Tom Carlson, former Spfd Mayor and founder of The Daily Citizen with John

Guinevere Goodwin, Jeff Houghton and Sean FitzGibbons on Ozarks Jubilee Live with John

Francis Skalicky, retiring, and Sara Karnes, new media specialist for MO Dept Conservation with John

Ben Tegeler, Exec Dir of Ozark Greenways on Connecting Our Communities with Dave and John

Phyllis Ferguson, Rockwood Motor Court, on Motels and the History of Route 66 with Dave and John

Stuart Lipscomb, Board, and Sean FitzGibbons, Exec Dir History Museum, on Ozarks History and the Museum Gala with John

Konrad Stump, 'Oh the Horror' October Events at the Library Center with John

Steve Stepp, Springfield Wagon Works and National Audio on their Histories with John

Wayne Glen and John Henderson on Ozarks Radio and Music History with John

Mary Collette, C-Street Club of Spfd, on Its History and Happenings with John

Susan Croce Kelly, author, journalist, Ozark Historian with Dave Eslick and John

Ms Al Thompson, Museum Civic Education Coordinator on Upcoming Events with John

Kitty Ledbetter, author, on her Dottie Dillard project with John

Kyle Wiley Pickett, Spfd Symphony Orchestra on Bingeworthy, the upcoming season with Dave Eslick and John

Laura Danniger and Dave Eslick on the Route 66 Festival with John

Joel Alexander, retired Public Info Officer, City Utilities with Dale Moore and John

Leslie Forrester, Exec Dir Spfd Arts Council on the Arts Members Fall Schedules with John

Geoff Steele, Exec Dir, on Current Happenings at the Gillioz Theatre with John

Beth Domann, Exec Dir Spfd Little Theatre on Their 91st Season and the History at the Landers with John

Dave Eslick on his uncle C C Williford, Ozark Weather Forecaster and Ozark Conservationist with John

Francis Skalicky, MO Dept of Conservation on Bears and Bear Awareness with John

Brent Slane and Jason Ferber of OPT on the new Shad Heller documentary, and Brandon Thomsen on Spfd Contemporary Theatre's 30th Season with John

Bridget Bechtel, executive director of Sculpture Walk Springfield on its 10th Anniversary with Sean FitzGibbons

Mark Hecquet, Pres and CEO of Visit Springfield on the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 with Sean FitzGibbons

Ned Reynolds on His Life in Broadcasting with Dave Eslick & John

Route 66 Festival Preview and Ozark May History with Dave Eslick and John

Dan Dawson, VP of The Railroad Historical Museum in Grant Beach Park on its History with Dave Eslick and John

Konrad Stump, History Associate on the Spring Activities at the Library Center with John

Tiffany Mims of Hazelwood Cemetery on Its History with Dave Eslick and John

Tom Peters, author and former MSU Dean on All Things Ozarks with John

Corp Terry Bible, Mo State Hwy Patrol Historian on its History with Dave Eslick and John

Lisa Carrico of MO Humanities on the Spfd Symposium Ozarks Engaged with Sean FitzGibbons, Dave Eslick and John

Rob Schroeder, Springfield Police Dept Calaboose Museum and Tiffany Mims on the Disabled Veterans Fundraiser with John