St Louis history events

1780 British Attack on St. Louis- Living History Program

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

JNEM will present the stories of the people of St. Louis during the British Attack on May 26 1780. Their stories will be told using their own words...

Vintage Baseball on Arch Grounds

Sunday, Jun 2 12:00p

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Local teams play baseball under the Arch as they were played during the game’s formative years in the 19th century. Baseball-related hands-on activities available in the Arch visitor center...

Downtown Architecture Walking Tours - West

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

St. Louis Union Station, St Louis

Discover Downtown St. Louis beyond the Arch - This guided tour highlights the history and architectural significance of St. Louis' Memorial Plaza and surrounding district...

Gateway to the Stars- Junior Ranger Badge

Monday, Jun 17 8:00p

Gateway Arch, St Louis

The annual "Junior Ranger Night Explorer Workshop" will be at Odyssey Theater (Arch Visitor Center) at 8 PM. Terry Menz will help children 5-15 earn their Junior Ranger patches...

When Soldiers Come Home: The Science of War Injuries from Vietnam to Afghanistan

Tuesday, Aug 20 7:00p

Missouri History Museum, St Louis

Featured Speaker: Rumi Kato Price, Ph.D...

Family Junior Ranger Program- Old Courthouse Adventure

Thursday, May 30 10:00a

Historic Old Courthouse, St Louis

Interactive Junior Ranger experience for family groups with children ages 4-12 at the Old Courthouse. Children receive a Junior Ranger badge upon completion...

Ranger-Led Walking Tour of Gateway Arch Grounds

Saturday, Aug 31 10:30a

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Enjoy a nice stroll through the Gateway Arch grounds while a National Park Service ranger teaches about the history of the grounds & the construction of the Gateway Arch, colonial St...

Ranger-Led Walking Tour of Gateway Arch Grounds

Saturday, Jun 1 10:30a

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Enjoy a nice stroll through the Gateway Arch grounds while a National Park Service ranger teaches about the history of the grounds & the construction of the Gateway Arch, colonial St...

Battle of Wilson's Creek at the Civil War Roundtable

Wednesday, May 22 7:00p

Royale Orleans Banquet Center, St Louis

Lecture on “The Battle of Wilson’s Creek” by Jeff Patrick.

Ranger-Led Bike Tour of Riverfront and River Trail

Saturday, Jun 1 8:30a

Gateway Arch of St Louis, St Louis

Six-mile bike tours on Saturdays: June 1-Aug 31. Tour along the Mississippi River Trail & learn about the natural river features and how the river started to change in the late 1800s...

Family Junior Ranger Program- Games of Long Ago

Tuesday, Jun 4 10:00a

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Interactive Junior Ranger experience for family groups with children ages 4-12. Games of Long Ago: Discover some new and some familiar games while playing children’s games of the 1800s...

Family Junior Ranger Program- Westward Ho!

Tuesday, May 28 10:00a

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Free programs provide an interactive Junior Ranger experience for family groups with children ages 4-12 at the Arch. All activities are directed by park staff...

Family Junior Ranger Program- Arch Reflections

Tuesday, Jun 11 10:00a

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Interactive experience for family groups with children ages 4-12...

Family Junior Ranger Program- Park Quest

Thursday, Jun 6 10:00a

Gateway Arch, St Louis

Interactive Junior Ranger experience for family groups with children ages 4-12. Explore grounds of Gateway Arch, searching for hidden clues. Conducted outside, weather permitting...