KMOX News Report, Pruitt Igoe 1968 Missouri Historical Society 2026-09-29 | KMOX News Report, Pruitt Igoe 1968
STL History Minute | Flounder Houses Missouri Historical Society 2023-08-16 | When it comes to this architectural style of houses that look like they are only half finished and are named after a fish, St. Louis is a national leader.
STL History Minute | Hop Alley: St. Louiss Chinatown Missouri Historical Society 2023-08-15 | Find out how prejudice and stereotypes led to the destruction of St. Louis's vibrant Chinese neighborhood.
STL History Minute | Fagin Building Missouri Historical Society 2023-08-14 | The architecture of one of St. Louis's most unique buildings actually frightened its residents.
We Are St. Louis Missouri Historical Society 2023-08-11 | We believe the more people know about their community’s past, the more interested they will be in its present and the more invested they will be in its future. We believe that historical societies must do more than honor the past; they must also serve as gathering places where communities discuss their present and their future. Most of all, we believe in St. Louis. We believe St. Louis is one of the most fascinating places in the world; that American history can be better understood and appreciated when told through the lens of St. Louis; and that St. Louis’s richness, diversity, and complexity make its story meaningful, memorable, and unique.In the decade ahead, we will roll out a series of projects that will introduce visitors to a St. Louis they have never met. We invite you to learn about, share in, and plan these initiatives alongside us. Together, we will build a stronger St. Louis.Learn more: mohistory.org/vision
1904 Worlds Fair Food and Restaurants Missouri Historical Society 2023-08-10 | One of the most fascinating things about the 1904 World's Fair is the food and the restaurants. The fair introduced St. Louisans to new foods sometimes served in bizarre locations. "History Spotlight" is a collaboration between the Missouri Historical Society and @connectstl to highlight the people, places, and events that have helped shape St. Louis's rich past.
The Story Behind the Eads Bridge Missouri Historical Society 2023-08-10 | Completed in 1874, the Eads Bridge was the first bridge across the Mississippi River in St. Louis. Many were leery of the steel James Eads used to construct the bridge as it was a new material at the time. "History Spotlight" is a collaboration between the Missouri Historical Society and @connectstl to highlight the people, places, and events that have helped shape St. Louis's rich past.
STL History Minute | Katherine Dunham Missouri Historical Society 2023-07-25 | Katherine Dunham, known as the Matriarch of Black Dance, was an innovator, teacher, activist, and humanitarian.
1911 Cardinal Baseball Players Heroes On and Off the Field Missouri Historical Society 2023-07-20 | We're teaming up with @connectstl to bring you a new "History Spotlight" segment every week all about the people, places, and events that have helped shape St. Louis's rich past. This time around we're looking at how the 1911 St. Louis Cardinals became heroes while traveling to Boston for a 4-game series when their train derailed, and they sprang into action.
Show Me 66: Main Street Through Missouri Missouri Historical Society 2023-07-18 | The Missouri Historical Society’s first feature-length documentary chronicles the Missouri cities, landscapes, people, and events that helped transform the highway into an internationally recognized icon. "Show Me 66: Main Street Through Missouri" won the Mid-America EMMY Award for Best Historical Documentary in 2017.Missouri has long been a key player in the Route 66 story, from the road’s birth in Springfield to its replacement by the interstates, to the rebirth taking place today. Equal parts travelogue and narrative, "Show Me 66" drives you through history.
Coloring STL at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2023-07-06 | St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors can interact with these fascinating buildings in a way they never have before—by coloring them, right on the walls. Visit mohistory.org/exhibits/coloring-stl to learn more.
Coloring STL at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2023-07-06 | St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors can interact with these fascinating buildings in a way they never have before—by coloring them, right on the walls.Visit mohistory.org/exhibits/coloring-stl to learn more.
Soldiers Memorial honors Pvt. James Tash Missouri Historical Society 2023-06-20 | As part of this years Memorial Day celebration, Soldiers Memorial tells the story of Pvt. James Tash, and his long journey home.
Soldiers Memorial honors Lt. Robert J. Klages Missouri Historical Society 2023-06-20 | As part of our Memorial Day celebration this year, Soldiers Memorial tells the story of Lt. Robert J. Klages. Lt. Klages is one of the names inscribed on our Vietnam Memorial in the Court of Honor.
Soldiers Memorial Military Museums Memorial Day 2023 Celebration Missouri Historical Society 2023-06-15 | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum celebrates Memorial Day in 2023. Mark Sundlov, Director of Soldiers Memorial, Dr. Jody Sowell, President and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society, and St. Louis Mayor, Tishaura Jones, along with many more honor fallen soldiers with a rededication ceremony of the Vietnam War Memorial in the Court of Honor.
Flag Day, 2023 Missouri Historical Society 2023-06-14 | In celebration of Flag Day, Soldiers Memorial Military History Museum presents a brief history of the holiday. See current and upcoming flags on display at the museum.
Welcome to America’s Best Sports Town Missouri Historical Society 2023-04-21 | Sports have been integral to St. Louis’s history and culture for generations. How many heart-pounding moments can you recall? Relive those moments—and learn about some less famous ones—as Ed Wheatley shares stories from his latest book, St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town. After the reading, Wheatly will sign copies of his book in the Missouri History Museum’s Grand Hall.This program is associated with "Soccer City," presented by Bank of America.
Visit Soccer City at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2023-04-19 | Discover the history of soccer in St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit, Soccer City! Over 100 years of amateur and professional teams, periods of struggle, and astounding upsets have combined to seal the St. Louis region’s reputation as America’s first soccer capital.
Visit Soccer City at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2023-04-19 | Discover the history of soccer in St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit, "Soccer City"! Over 100 years of amateur and professional teams, periods of struggle, and astounding upsets have combined to seal the St. Louis region’s reputation as America’s first soccer capital.
Visit Soccer City at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2023-04-19 | Discover the history of soccer in St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit, "Soccer City"! Over 100 years of amateur and professional teams, periods of struggle, and astounding upsets have combined to seal the St. Louis region’s reputation as America’s first soccer capital.
Visit Soccer City at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2023-04-19 | Discover the history of soccer in St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit, "Soccer City"! Over 100 years of amateur and professional teams, periods of struggle, and astounding upsets have combined to seal the St. Louis region’s reputation as America’s first soccer capital.
Women in St. Louis Architecture Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-20 | St. Louis’s rich architectural history includes many important, and often unrecognized, contributions from women—not just as architects and designers, but as patrons, engineers, and even muses. Community Tours Manager Amanda Clark explores and highlights the achievements of women including Ray Eames, Chloethiel Woodard Smith, and others.This program is associated with Coloring STL, presented by the William T. Kemper Foundation. Education sponsorship provided by JSM Charitable Trust.
STL History Minute | Stained Glass in St. Louis Homes Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-17 | Find out why so many St. Louis homes have stained glass windows.
STL History Minute | Shelley vs. Kraemer Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-17 | This landmark Supreme Court case ruled that racially restrictive covenants were unconstitutional and unenforceable.
STL History Minute | Compton and Dry Map of St. Louis Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-17 | Explore the hand-drawn, birds-eye map that shows every detail of every street, every house, even every outhouse in St. Louis in the early 1870s.
STL History Minute | Frozen Mississippi Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-17 | The Mississippi River froze over several times between 1831 and 1938, offering St. Louis residents a chance to enjoy some winter fun on its frozen surface.
Yesterday’s St. Louis Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-09 | St. Louis’s built landscape has been changing from the moment the city itself was born. These 50 images offer up incredible views of St. Louis’s past: Some of these streetscapes still look very familiar, and others have been so changed by the passage of time that they’re totally unrecognizable.
Extraordinary Black Missourians Missouri Historical Society 2023-03-06 | Join Dr. John A. Wright Jr. for a deep dive into the history of Black resistance in Missouri and in St. Louis, highlighting historical figures from the book Extraordinary Black Missourians. Dr. John Wright Jr. will discuss Moses Dickson, Robert Hickman, Frankie Muse Freeman, Cathay Williams (a.k.a. William Cathay), Percy Green, and many more during his presentation. Dr. John A. Wright Sr. served as chief author of the first edition, with Sylvia Wright and Dr. John A. Wright Jr. as coauthors of the second edition.
The Collecting Process: The African American History Initiative at the Missouri Historical Society Missouri Historical Society 2023-02-13 | Learn more about the Missouri Historical Society’s collecting process, with a particular focus on the African American History Initiative. Join MHS’s Gwen Moore, Curator of Urban Landscape and Community Identity, for a presentation and question-and-answer session.
Architects of Bellefontaine Cemetery Missouri Historical Society 2023-02-03 | Architecture is the soul of a city, and skylines are often its signature. Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery, as he discusses George I. Barnett, an early St. Louis architect. You’ll also get to know William Sylvester Eames, Isaac S. Taylor, and many others who designed St. Louis buildings that changed the very fabric of the city.
The Front Row Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-18 | Ron Elz, a.k.a. Johnny Rabbitt (along with a special guest cast), will present prominent St. Louis people and places related to the stage and screen. We’ll take a tour of yesterday’s theaters—including Loew’s State, the Orpheum, the Shubert, the Ozark, drive-ins, and more—as well as modern gems, such as the Fox, the Muny, the Stifel Theatre, and the Loretto-Hilton Center. St. Louis itself has taken a starring role in movies such as Meet Me in St. Louis and The Hoodlum Priest. Of course, movies have been filmed here too, including White Palace and Escape from New York. The city has also been home to celebrities like Tennessee Williams, Betty Grable, Vincent Price, Kevin Kline, Jon Hamm, and others. Attendees will receive a guide to the former homes of celebs, as well as a locator for 25 theaters that are no longer standing. The house lights are dimming, so sit back and enjoy the show.
STL History Minute | Gaslight Square Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-17 | Explore the giltz and glam of Gaslight Square in the 1950s and 60s.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | Josephine Baker Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-17 | Josephine Baker was a respected entertainer, war hero, and civil rights advocate who got her start in St. Louis.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | Frederick Law Olmsted Reflects on St. Louisans in 1863 Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-17 | The famous architect stopped in St. Louis in 1863 and found the residents to be very proud of their city.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | Exodusters Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-17 | Learn about the journey of Black Americans from southern states to Kansas after the Civil War.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | Capturing the City Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-17 | Discover what St. Louis looked like in the early 1900s.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
Visit Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-15 | "Vietnam: At War and At Home" invites visitors to explore the legacy of the Vietnam War through two distinct lenses and makes connections to the present day.
Oasis 40th Anniversary Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-15 | This program is presented in collaboration with the Oasis Institute and St. Louis Oasis. The Oasis Institute, a national nonprofit educational organization headquartered in St. Louis that’s dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. At the time of its inception, little effort was put into creating programs geared toward maintaining the livelihood of older adults and appreciating them as useful members of the community. Oasis pioneered a path to change that and is now evolving to ensure the next 40 years and beyond are even better. Join us for a panel discussion with Oasis founder and inaugural president Marylen Mann, former president Marcia Kerz, and current president Paul Weiss. Washington University’s Ida Early will moderate.
Visit Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum Missouri Historical Society 2022-11-15 | "Vietnam: At War and At Home" invites visitors to explore the legacy of the Vietnam War through two distinct lenses and makes connections to the present day.
The 1904 Worlds Fair Missouri Historical Society 2022-10-03 | This new film is an energetic examination of the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis—an event many historians consider the pinnacle of Victorian Fairs. The piece presents hundreds of facts and images from the Fair, and includes interviews with Mike Truax, president of the 1904 World's Fair Society.
Brewing Architecture: Lemp Brewery Missouri Historical Society 2022-09-26 | Chris Naffziger, author of the architectural blog Saint Louis Patina, will talk about the history and architecture of the Lemp Brewery—built between 1864 and 1919, its story is far more intriguing than most people realize. Although the brewery’s architecture has previously been attributed to Edmund Jungenfeld, new research has revealed that two other architects are largely responsible for the iconic buildings we see today: Theodore Krausch, a pioneer in modern refrigeration and innovation in American brewhouses, and Guy Tyler Norton, the brewery’s full-time architect who designed the Lemp’s “newest” buildings in the decades before Prohibition. Using original photography that show little-known corners of the Lemp Brewery, this lecture will explain how St. Louis was the focal point of a revolution in brewing architecture.
Remembering Midtown and Mill Creek Valley Missouri Historical Society 2022-09-15 | Join Ron Elz, a.k.a. Johnny Rabbitt, as he takes you back in time to revisit places in Mill Creek Valley, such as La Petite Rivière, Lindell’s Grove and Camp Jackson, City Hospital #2, Vashon High School, Peacock Alley, and LaClede Town. We’ll also learn about some of Mill Creek’s most famous residents, including Josephine Baker, Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, Walt Whitman, and others. Midtown is another neighborhood bursting with stories, such as that of the Narrow Gauge Railroad, which had its eastern terminus where the Fox Theatre is located today; the Continental Building; Vandeventer Place; the Culver and the Cupples houses; Saint Louis University; Automobile Row; and the site of a famous exorcism. Peter Lindell, James Lucas, Peter Foy, and Scott Joplin are among the residents who once called midtown home.
STL History Minute | Union Station Missouri Historical Society 2022-09-12 | Union Station in St. Louis is one of the largest and grandest train stations in the country, and once served more than 100,000 people per day.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
Experience Coloring STL at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2022-09-06 | "Coloring STL" at the Missouri History Museum invites visitors to explore St. Louis architecture by coloring on the walls!
Experience Coloring STL at the Missouri History Museum Missouri Historical Society 2022-09-06 | "Coloring STL" at the Missouri History Museum invites visitors to explore St. Louis architecture by coloring on the walls!
STL History Minute | Treemonisha Missouri Historical Society 2022-08-29 | "Treemonisha," an opera by Scott Joplin that celebrates African American culture, is one of his greatest works, yet it is not widely known.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | St. Louis Stars Baseball Team Missouri Historical Society 2022-08-29 | The St. Louis Stars were part of the Negro National League and were one of the city's greatest baseball teams, with five players inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | W.C. Handys St. Louis Blues Missouri Historical Society 2022-08-29 | The "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy is one of the most popular American songs ever recorded.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | The Great St. Louis Fire Missouri Historical Society 2022-08-29 | The Great St. Louis Fire began on May 17, 1849, and was one of the largest disasters in the city's history.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
STL History Minute | Anna Maria von Phul Missouri Historical Society 2022-08-29 | Learn about the first known woman artist in Missouri, Anna Maria von Phul, whose works show us a glimpse of what life was like in Creole St. Louis.Jody Sowell serves as the president of the Missouri Historical Society, which operates the Missouri History Museum, the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center, and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
Take 5 with Public Historian Andrew Wanko Missouri Historical Society 2022-08-27 | We're launching a new series called "Take 5"! Every episode will feature a member of our staff answering five questions related to their work and upcoming projects. In this first installment, Dr. Jody Sowell asks public historian Andrew Wanko all about the Missouri History Museum's newest special exhibit, "Coloring STL."Filmed and Edited by Katie BuckFollow us!Facebook: facebook.com/mohistorymuseumTwitter: twitter.com/mohistorymuseumInstagram: instagram.com/mohistorymuseumTikTok: tiktok.com/@mohistorymuseumTo learn more about the Missouri Historical Society, visit our website: mohistory.org/societyWant more content like this? Be sure to like and subscribe! youtube.com/user/MissouriHistory
