On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence.
As part of the nationwide celebration of America's past, present, and future, the City of Columbia, in conjunction with Mike Watson and the Adair County Genealogy Center, will present 12 unique historical stories about major events in our community's past, one for each month of the year.
Mayor Hoots says, "We are excited to present stories of historical significance in our community."
Be on the lookout for January's special story! We are also excitedly looking ahead to 2027, when we'll get to celebrate the City of Columbia's 225th Anniversary.
