Jefferson City Arts Foundation
Introducing...
Portals of History
Jefferson City Historic Walking Tour
About
Portals of History Walking Tour is a free, 2 day, audio-visual, narrated walking and biking exploration experience of Jefferson City.
The Jefferson City Arts Foundation, a city-wide nonprofit, in partnership with The Missouri Humanities Council, Historic Walking Tours, and local sponsors allowed the smart device app to be created.
The Jefferson City Arts Foundation exists to culturally enrich this capital city beautifully perched along the Missouri River. From that perspective, the Foundation set out to develop an easily accessible, artistic connection to the city’s past.
The Portals of History App offers a unique way to experience the rich history of Jefferson City. Students, residents, and tourists will be connected to colorful and significant sites and events through this self-guided tour. The app is constructed to be expandable as new sites are identified.
Contributors
Historians/Professional Organizations
Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cole County Historical Society
Historic City of Jefferson
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Walter Schroeder, author & local historian
Henry Gensky, local historian
Terry Casey, Cole County Historical Society
Tour Guides
Tiffany Patterson, Director - Missouri State Museum
Tom Ronk, Co-Coordinator - Discovery Expedition of St. Charles
Rebecca Gordon, Executive Director - Friends of the Missouri Governor's Mansion
Allen Tatman, Owner - Paddy Malone's Pub
Greg Barnes, local performer
Dale Eickhoff, local performer
Mark Schrieber, Missouri State Penitentiary historian and Jefferson City Councilman
John Peterson, Interpretive Resource Specialist - Missouri State Museum
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Features List
Learn the History of Jefferson City with One Click
-Audio Tours
-Video Tours & Historic Snippets
-iPhone & Android Compatibility
-Enjoy From Anywhere & In Any Order
FAQs
How often are new sites added to the App?
New sites will be added as they are identified based on importance to the city’s past and relevance to the future. Do you have a suggestion for a new site? Submit an inquiry below through the contact form. We would love to hear from you!
Is this App really free?
YES! This App is 100% free for all users - thanks to a grant from the Missouri Humanities Council.
I’ve seen other Apps that serve similar purposes. What makes yours the best?
Portals of History is a unique App created specifically for Jefferson City. It includes customized text and audio site narrations with the addition of original, entertaining videos showcasing local performers for selected Jefferson City sites. This App was created in partnership with the premiere, nationally-respected Historic Walking Tours which has developed tours for cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal, and more!
I found an issue on the App or would like to request a change. How do I request that?
It's simple, really. Just use the inquiry form below to submit a request. Your request will be reviewed within 5 business days.