Category: History

The Story Behind the Story: All About Westminster’s Comprehensive History Book by Dr. William E. Parrish

Although William E. Parrish, PhD, has lived through some of the most significant moments in U.S. history since his birth in 1931, the 93-year-old remains most captivated by Westminster College’s fascinating past. Today, the...

A virtual representation of Shady is pictured in front of a black background with Dr. David Schmidt gazing at the image in the foreground.

Fifth Dinosaur Dig by Westminster College Researchers Results in One of Most Contiguous Triceratops Findings in the World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Oct. 22, 2024: Researchers from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, have uncovered more than 113 fossilized bones of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur, making “Shady” — as it is affectionately...

‘Ring for the King’ to Take Place This Saturday at America’s National Churchill Museum

               WHO: The staff of America’s National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College.  WHAT: The bells of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, will ring a celebratory peal for two minutes to commemorate the coronation of...

‘Holiday in the Trenches’ Exhibit to Open During Full Weekend of Seasonal Events at America’s National Churchill Museum 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Fulton, Mo. ‒ America’s National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College announced today that a unique student-created, curated and displayed exhibit will officially open on Dec. 3, with a Members...