On October 24, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around October 24, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around October 24, crossing into Kansas to disrupt anti-slavery efforts, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Westport (October 23) was unfolding in Missouri. On October 24, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price retreated southward after their defeat, with Union forces pursuing them, marking a critical moment in Price’s Raid.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around October 24, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around October 24, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in St. Louis began constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a key World Series game against the Boston Red Sox on October 24 at Fenway Park, with Albert Pujols hitting a crucial home run, though the Cardinals lost, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On October 25, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around October 25, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery were high. On or around October 25, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held meetings in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, escalating the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price were retreating after their defeat at the Battle of Westport. On October 25, they fought the Battle of Mine Creek near Kansas City, a significant Union victory that further weakened Price’s Raid in Missouri.
• 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a significant public exhibition around October 25, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1927: The Kansas City Stockyards processed a record number of livestock around October 25, underscoring Kansas City’s role as a major agricultural hub and boosting Missouri’s economy.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a crucial World Series game against the Boston Red Sox on October 25 at Busch Stadium, with Albert Pujols contributing key hits, though the Cardinals fell short, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On October 26, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around October 26, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around October 26, crossing into Kansas to intimidate anti-slavery settlers, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of Price’s Raid continued in Missouri. On or around October 26, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, retreating after defeats at Westport and Mine Creek, were pursued by Union forces through southern Missouri, marking the decline of their campaign.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around October 26, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around October 26, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in Kansas City began constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a critical World Series game against the Boston Red Sox on October 26 at Busch Stadium, with Albert Pujols hitting a key home run, though the Cardinals lost, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On October 27, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around October 27, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery escalated. On or around October 27, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Westport to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of Price’s Raid continued in Missouri. On or around October 27, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, retreating after defeats at Westport and Mine Creek, were pursued by Union forces through southern Missouri, nearing the end of their campaign.
• 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a significant public exhibition around October 27, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1927: The Kansas City Stockyards processed a record number of livestock around October 27, underscoring Kansas City’s role as a major agricultural hub and boosting Missouri’s economy.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played their final World Series game against the Boston Red Sox on October 27 at Busch Stadium, with the Red Sox sweeping the series. Despite the loss, Albert Pujols’ contributions highlighted Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On October 28, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around October 28, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around October 28, crossing into Kansas to disrupt anti-slavery efforts, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of Price’s Raid was winding down in Missouri. On or around October 28, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, after defeats at Westport and Mine Creek, were retreating through southern Missouri, pursued by Union forces, effectively ending their campaign.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around October 28, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around October 28, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in St. Louis continued constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals won Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on October 28 at Busch Stadium, with David Freese earning MVP honors for his clutch performances, cementing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On October 29, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around October 29, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery were high. On or around October 29, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held meetings in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, escalating the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of Price’s Raid continued in Missouri. On or around October 29, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, retreating after defeats at Westport and Mine Creek, crossed into Arkansas, effectively ending their campaign in Missouri.
• 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a significant public exhibition around October 29, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1929: The stock market crash that began the Great Depression had immediate effects in Missouri. On or around October 29, businesses in St. Louis and Kansas City faced financial strain, marking the start of economic hardship in the state.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrated their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, finalized the previous day, with a parade in St. Louis on or around October 29, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On October 30, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around October 30, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around October 30, crossing into Kansas to intimidate anti-slavery settlers, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of Price’s Raid was concluding in Missouri. On or around October 30, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, having retreated from Missouri after defeats at Westport and Mine Creek, were regrouping in Arkansas, ending their campaign in the state.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around October 30, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1929: The Great Depression, triggered by the recent stock market crash, deepened in Missouri. On or around October 30, banks in Kansas City faced early signs of financial strain, reflecting the state’s economic challenges.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals continued celebrations of their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, with fan events in St. Louis on or around October 30, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.