Celebration of Joplin's 148th birthday to include Stebbins program on Connor Hotel

(From the City of Joplin)

March 23 is Joplin’s 148th birthday, as the City was founded in 1873. As part of this year’s celebration citizens can hear about Joplin’s well- known Connor Hotel and Thomas Connor, the man who made this historic structure possible.

The birthday event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23 in the Council Chambers of Joplin City Hall, 602 South Main Street.

The program will be given by author Dr. Chad Stebbins, a communications professor at Missouri Southern State University and self-professed local history buff. Dr. Stebbins will deliver a presentation from his recently released books, The Connor Hotel and Tom Connor.

 

The public is welcome to attend and hear his presentation. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during the event. The Connor Hotel book sells for $21.99, and the Tom Connor book is priced at $10. Both books can be purchased directly from Dr. Stebbins for $25.

This event is hosted by the Joplin Celebrations Commission, a group working to create awareness and events in honor of Missouri’s Bi-centennial celebrated this year; Joplin’s Sesquicentennial in 2023; United States’ Sestercentennial in 2026 and Route 66 Centennial in 2026.

For more information about this event or other upcoming celebrations, contact Patrick Tuttle at 417-625-4789.

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