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The Bloodworth House

Name: The Bloodworth House
Address: 626 Cynthia Street, Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901, US
Telephone: +15732322402

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Located in Poplar Bluff, the historic Bloodworth House, the house Designing Women built, is a beloved emblem of the area's rich historical tapestry.

We offer a complete range of event services, including sophisticated weddings within our English Library. The Bloodworth House provides event venue space to guests in the Poplar Bluff, MO areas.

08/26/2026

In Loving Memory of Dolly Parton
January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026

Today, we join millions around the world in mourning the passing of the incomparable Dolly Parton—an American treasure whose extraordinary life was defined not simply by talent, but by grace, generosity, faith, humor, and an unwavering belief in the goodness of people.

Dolly had that rare ability to make the whole world feel as though it knew her. Behind the rhinestones was a remarkable songwriter, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, and champion for children and literacy. Her light reached far beyond the stage, and generations are better because she chose to share it. Her passing at age 80 was announced today, August 25, 2026. (Reuters)

For those of us who hold the legacy of Designing Women especially close, we fondly remember Dolly’s unforgettable guest appearance in the special one-hour episode, “The First Day of the Last Decade of the Entire Twentieth Century.” There was something wonderfully fitting about Dolly entering the world of Designing Women—two Southern institutions meeting with all the wit, warmth, strength, glamour, and heart one could possibly fit onto a television screen.

Today, we remember that moment with a smile, while remembering the woman behind it with profound gratitude.

Thank you, Dolly!

Dr. Nate Newman, PsyD
Executive Director of Charitable Operations

“We will always love you, Dolly.” ❤️

07/20/2026

🎒❤️ YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THEIR FUTURE. ❤️🎒

Today, I'm asking for your help.

For many of the children served through our Designing Kids Program, there isn't another organization standing in the gap. There isn't another resource waiting to provide new shoes, school supplies, clothing, backpacks, or assistance with school activities and fall sports.

For many of these young people, this program is the difference between starting the school year prepared—or starting it at a disadvantage.

As back-to-school season approaches, the need is growing rapidly.

A new backpack may seem small to some of us.

To a child, it can mean confidence.

A new pair of shoes can mean walking into school without embarrassment.

School supplies can mean being prepared to learn.

Participation in sports can mean friendship, mentorship, teamwork, and belonging.

These are not luxuries.

They are opportunities.

Every year, our community helps us ensure that local at-risk youth begin the school year with dignity, hope, and the tools they need to succeed. But we cannot do it alone.

We need you.

If you have ever wondered whether a donation truly makes a difference, I can assure you that it does.

Today, I am asking you to visit:

🌐 https://www.thebloodworthhouse.org/finance

and make a gift of any size.

Whether it's $10, $25, $50, $100, or more, every contribution directly impacts the lives of children who need our support.

Together, we can help provide:

🎒 Backpacks
👟 Shoes
👕 Clothing
📚 School Supplies
🏈 Fall Sports Assistance
❤️ Hope for a brighter future

Please consider making a donation today and sharing this post with your friends and family.

Because every child deserves the chance to start the school year with confidence.

And because sometimes, one act of generosity can change the course of a young person's life.

Thank you for helping us make a difference.

07/18/2026

🎒❤️ BACK TO SCHOOL STARTS HERE. ❤️🎒

For many children, the start of a new school year brings excitement, anticipation, and opportunity.

For others, it brings uncertainty.

As summer begins to wind down, the Designing Kids Program at The Bloodworth House is preparing for one of our most important seasons of the year—helping at-risk youth head back to school with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed.

Your support helps provide:

👟 Shoes for growing feet
👕 Clothing for the classroom
🎒 Backpacks and school supplies
🏈 Assistance with fall sports and extracurricular activities

These aren't just items.

They are confidence. They are opportunity. They are belonging. They are the chance for a child to walk into school knowing they are prepared and valued.

Every donation helps us equip local children for a successful school year and reminds them that their community believes in them.

When you give to The Bloodworth House, you're doing more than preserving history. You're helping change lives through programs that serve children and families right here at home.

🌐 Donate today:
https://www.thebloodworthhouse.org/finance

Together, we can make sure every child starts the school year ready to learn, ready to grow, and ready to succeed.

❤️ Thank you for helping us make a difference—one backpack, one pair of shoes, and one child at a time.

07/16/2026

🍂✨ FALL DATES ARE NOW BOOKING AT THE BLOODWORTH HOUSE! ✨🍂

There is something undeniably magical about autumn at The Bloodworth House.

The crisp air. The warm glow of lanterns and candlelight. The rich colors of the season. The timeless elegance of our historic English manor home. Fall creates a backdrop unlike any other for weddings, receptions, parties, showers, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations.

Whether you're dreaming of an intimate wedding, a grand reception, a holiday gathering, an anniversary celebration, or a memorable corporate event, The Bloodworth House offers a setting filled with historic charm, beautiful gardens, and unforgettable character.

And when you host your event with us, you're doing more than creating memories.

You're helping support our charitable programs, preserve local history, and invest in our community. Every event helps us continue the mission of The Bloodworth House and the programs that call it home.

❤️ Say "I Do" and Do Good.
🏛️ Celebrate in a historic English manor home.
🌹 Enjoy beautiful gardens and timeless architecture.
🎉 Create memories your guests will never forget.

Fall weekends are among our most requested dates and availability is limited.

📅 Schedule a tour today.
🌐 Visit us at: https://www.thebloodworthhouse.org

Because some moments deserve a setting as extraordinary as the memories being made.

07/13/2026

🎒❤️ BACK TO SCHOOL IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. ❤️🎒

For many families, back-to-school season means shopping for new clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and sports equipment.

For many of the at-risk youth we serve through our Designing Kids Program, these necessities can feel completely out of reach.

This is the time of year when Designing Kids truly kicks into action.

With your support, we're able to help provide clothing, shoes, school supplies, and assistance with fall sports participation so young people can walk into the new school year with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed.

Every child deserves the opportunity to start the school year feeling prepared. Every child deserves the chance to participate, belong, and dream about their future.

When you donate to The Bloodworth House, you're doing more than supporting a historic landmark. You're helping us invest directly in the lives of young people throughout our community.

📚 New school supplies.
👟 New shoes.
🎒 Backpacks.
🏈 Support for fall sports and activities.
❤️ Hope for a brighter future.

Please consider making a gift today.

🌐 Donate online at:
https://www.thebloodworthhouse.org/finance

Together, we can ensure that local children begin the school year with confidence, opportunity, and the support they deserve.

Thank you for helping us make a difference—one child, one family, and one future at a time.

07/10/2026

❤️ WE NEED YOU TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE ❤️

Every day, The Bloodworth House works to do more than preserve a beautiful historic landmark.

Through your support, we help fund programs that impact lives right here in our community.

Your generosity helps support:

The Charlie Classics Reading Program
The Designing Women Scholarship ProgramThe Designing Kids Program
The preservation of The Bloodworth House Historic Museum & Gardens

When you support The Bloodworth House, you're not simply helping maintain a historic museum—you are investing in education, opportunity, mentorship, preservation, and hope.

Whether you've attended a wedding, toured the museum, visited our gardens, or simply believe in the importance of preserving history while serving others, we invite you to join us in making a lasting difference.

To learn more about our mission and support our programs, please visit:

🌐 https://www.thebloodworthhouse.org/finance

Every gift, regardless of size, helps us continue serving our community, preserving history, and providing opportunities for those who need them most.

A place where history is preserved, lives are changed, and generosity makes a difference.

Thank you for helping us make an impact that will be felt for generations to come.

07/06/2026

More Than a Beautiful Venue. A Place Where Celebrations Create Change

There are moments in life that deserve to be unforgettable.

A bride gathering her gown before walking toward forever. A family celebrating a milestone. Friends raising a toast to a new chapter. These are the moments that become cherished memories, and we're honored every time someone chooses The Bloodworth House to be part of them.

But what makes The Bloodworth House truly unique is that your celebration does more than create memories—it creates impact.

When you host your wedding, reception, bridal shower, baby shower, anniversary, corporate event, or special gathering with us, you're helping preserve a historic landmark while supporting the charitable programs headquartered here. Your event helps us continue serving children, families, education initiatives, and community preservation efforts throughout our region.

Every reservation helps us:
🌹 Preserve our historic house museum and gardens
🌹 Support the Designing Kids Program
🌹 Invest in educational initiatives through our charitable programs
🌹 Continue serving our community through meaningful outreach

The result? Your special day becomes part of a much larger story—one of hope, opportunity, and service.

There are many places to host an event. There is only one place where your celebration helps change lives.

Host your event. Celebrate your story. Help us do more.

Schedule a tour today and discover why so many couples and families choose The Bloodworth House.

07/04/2026

250 Years of Freedom. 250 Years of Sacrifice. 250 Years of Hope

Today, as we celebrate America's 250th year of independence, we pause to reflect on the countless men and women who have protected, defended, and preserved the freedoms we enjoy every day.

For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have answered the call of service—on battlefields, in military posts, in their communities, and in the halls of government—to ensure that liberty would endure for those who followed. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to our nation have made possible the opportunities we enjoy today.

At The Bloodworth House, we are especially grateful for those who came before us and preserved not only our freedom, but also the history, traditions, and communities that make America so special. As stewards of a historic landmark, we understand the importance of honoring the past while building a brighter future.

Today, we celebrate the blessings of freedom, the strength of our nation, and the people who continue to safeguard both.

From all of us at The Bloodworth House, thank you to our veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and all who have contributed to the preservation of our great nation over the last 250 years.

May we never take their sacrifices—or our freedom—for granted.

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day, America! 💙🤍❤️

07/03/2026

✨ Where Iconic Love Stories Meet Lasting Legacies ✨

From unforgettable television moments…
to unforgettable real-life weddings.

This beloved scene from Designing Women — Charlene Frazier Stillfield’s wedding to Colonel Bill Stillfield — captured hearts across America. 💍

Pictured: Jean Smart as Charlene Frazier Stillfield (a character from Poplar Bluff, MO) alongside our foundress and famed creator of Designing Women, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason.

Now, you can step into that same legacy.

🏛️ The Bloodworth House — the home that inspired Designing Women — is proud to be the area’s only 501(c)(3) wedding venue, where your celebration does more than create memories…

❤️ It makes a difference.

Every event held at The Bloodworth House directly supports our charitable programs serving at-risk youth in our community.

✨ Your wedding. Your event. Your impact.

📅 Now booking upcoming dates
🔗 Support our mission or learn more:
www.thebloodworthhouse.org/finance

Because here…
your love story becomes part of something bigger.

Special Wedding Episode of Designing Women, Season 3 Episode 18 "Come On And Marry Me, Bill"

https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/come-on-and-marry-me-bill/umc.cmc.1gwr5feyf6x6drhvtwy57509x?showId=umc.cmc.5hxmziniyc2zg1dzz59xbdmdm

https://www.hulu.com/series/designing-women-2786c4a6-d4fd-4ca6-bc38-a764c55257d1

07/01/2026

Why would you get married anywhere else?

At The Bloodworth House, your wedding is more than a beautiful day—it becomes part of something bigger.

When you choose our historic English manor, gardens, and museum as the backdrop for your celebration, you're also helping us fulfill our mission of preserving this remarkable landmark and supporting the three charitable programs headquartered here. Every wedding, reception, shower, anniversary, and special event helps us continue serving our community, investing in young people, and protecting a piece of local history for future generations.

From romantic garden ceremonies beneath the roses to elegant receptions inside one of the region's most unique historic homes, The Bloodworth House offers an experience your guests will never forget. And unlike any other venue in the area, your special day directly helps us do good.

🌹 Now booking Summer and Fall 2026 dates
🌹 Historic English manor, gardens, and museum
🌹 Elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces
🌹 A 501(c)(3) charitable venue where your event makes a difference

We simply cannot fulfill our mission without the support of couples, families, and organizations who choose to celebrate life's most important moments with us.

Book your tour today and discover why so many couples are saying "I Do" at The Bloodworth House.

Say "I Do" and Do Good.

Address

626 Cynthia Street
Poplar Bluff, MO
63901

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15732322402

Website

https://www.thebloodworthhouse.org/, https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodworth.house?_r=1&_t=ZT-95M6k8C4CVy, https://www.theblo

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