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St. LOUIS, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces that its staffed facilities in the St. Louis Region will be closed Wednesday, May 8, to observe Truman’s Birthday, in honor of President Harry S. Truman. This includes the following sites:
All MDC outdoor spaces, such as conservation areas, fishing lakes, river access, and non-staffed shooting ranges will remain accessible to the public on May 8.
MDC staffed facilities will resume normal operation starting Thursday, May 9.
Truman Day is a state holiday observed in Missouri to commemorate the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, who is the only U.S president to come from Missouri. President Truman was born on May 8, 1884, in Lamar.
Learn more about MDC locations and facilities at www.mdc.mo.gov.
