History buffs can step back in time to how Jefferson City's Madison and State streets were in the 19th and early 20th centuries at an upcoming event.
The Cole County Historical Society and Museum has organized a living history experience in Madison Street: A Walk Through Time, scheduled 1-4 p.m. Oct. 5.
The event, previously scheduled for June, was rescheduled due to the May 22 tornado, chairperson Terry Casey said.
"We thought all along we'd reschedule," she said. "We thought a cooler day in the fall might be better."
Docents, local historians and actors will share the stories of people and structures that gave the area its rich history at more than 20 stations.
"This street was really important," Casey said. "It was one of the few streets that were here when (Jefferson City) was developed."
Historical aspects like the first Governor's Mansion, a Civil War recruiting station, the Rising Sun Hotel and Native American sand pits will be represented on the tour, which is handicapped-accessible, Casey said.
When guests enter the parlor at the Cole County Historical Society Museum at 109 Madison St., they will be greeted by two singers who will "set you back in time to a Victorian parlor" with period music, Casey said.
The DeLong Room will display former first ladies' gowns, and the Civil War room will be open during the event. A former owner of a row of houses on Madison Street, B. Gratz Brown, Missouri's 20th governor, will also visit with guests, played by living history actor Stephen Stark.
Other stops on the tour include the Upschulte House, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Missouri Pacific Depot and the Gunn Family Log Home.
This year, Cole County Historical Society and Museum members have included more research and historical data for guests to enjoy, Casey said.
"We have grown that immensely since we had the first Madison Street Walk last fall," Casey said. "We had new posters made of some of the history with more information from what we had last year. We have new pictures and have updated anything we needed to. We have also included who lived in these buildings and dates. Some have had 10 owners. People seem to really enjoy looking at these exhibits during the event and learning the history of the area."
Last year's event was well attended, she added. The society hopes to continue offering the tour if the community supports it.
The 100 block of Madison Street and 100 block of State Street will be closed to traffic for the tour.
Tickets will be available at the event and cost $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children 5 years and younger will be admitted for free. The event's proceeds will contribute to the nonprofit organization.
The organization will also receive donations from patrons who dine at Culver's, 1920 Jefferson St. in Jefferson City, from 5-9 p.m. today.