Description
Explore the fascinating role of non-tourist Missouri caves in history, from prehistoric times to the present. Learn how explorers such as Hernando de Soto may have sourced materials for gunpowder, and how caves have served as shelters, gathering places, and even sites of secret projects. From wildlife habitats to human use (including taverns, hideouts, and meeting spaces), this session reveals the many surprising ways caves have shaped life in Missouri!
