Today’s post is one that I would put in the category of irresistible. Not only is today this highlighted man’s 200th birthday, but he was the first graduate of the Log Cabin College. I have already written a post about him, but it was back in the first year of this blog, and I was … More Alphabet’s 200th
Today’s birthday girl began her life in Brooklyn, New York and ended up spending most of her life in Elgin, Minnesota. But along the way, a few special events took place in Altenburg, Missouri. How did that happen? We find the answer in the fact that her father was a Lutheran teacher. I will begin … More Christian Affeldt – Elgin, MN Pastor
On my schedule yesterday was working at the museum on the day our friends in Frohna, Saxon Lutheran Memorial, had their annual Fall Festival. That occasion brings lots of Lutheran visitors to East Perry County, and each year, several of those visitors also come over to Altenburg to visit our museum. It was a truly … More Clara’s Two Husbands on Both Sides of the River
Now that this blog is nearing its 10th anniversary, and over 3000 posts have been published, I run across some stories that were written during the early years of this blog that can be embellished. So, instead of researching and writing a brand new story, I rewrite an old one with some additional documentation. The … More Trinity, Altenburg’s Double Popp Wedding 150 Years Ago
The Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum lost a good friend this week, and today, we also celebrate another special museum anniversary. Instead of writing my usual post about a person’s life from cradle to grave, today’s article will be a two-in-one post. I will begin by telling you a little bit about Caroline Littge, who … More Caroline Littge and the Museum She Loved
Today would be the 150th birthday of a lady who was a life-long single. For a portion of her life, one could classify her using the German term, Tante, a single woman who cares for members of her family. In many instances, the family members that received such care were elderly parents. That was the … More Tante Tillie Ruehling
I expected to be researching for a new story today, but I could not resist embellishing an old one. These days, I always start looking for a new person to write about by looking for either a birth or wedding that took place 200 years ago. When I did that yesterday, I immediately found a … More The Loeber’s 200th Wedding Anniversary
The 2025 East Perry Community Fair is now one for the history books. Once again, thousands of people made their annual pilgrimage to Altenburg, Missouri. This tiny southeast Missouri village is usually a quiet, peaceful place, but for 2 days in September, it becomes a bustling community of people who enjoy the food, fellowship, and … More Best Little Fair in the Land – Final Day
I found another bicentennial birthday for today’s post. It just so happens that this birthday boy has had a portion of his story told on this blog before. A few days ago, Fred Eggers wrote a wonderful article about the East Perry Community Fair, and he is also the author of the story about Carl … More Bates County Bracher’s Bicentennial Birthday
It is Fair Week in Altenburg. In my opinion, Fred Eggers is the best person to tell the history of the East Perry Community Fair, and that is what you are getting today. Fred is in his 45th year of being the Publicity Chairman for the Fair. He has served 24 years on the Fair … More The Origins of The Best Little Fair in the Land
