The Tying the Knot exhibit features 20 wedding gowns, dresses and ensembles that date from the 1870s all the way up to 2020. The exhibit emphasizes the tradition of the bride wearing white, which was popularized by Queen Victoria at her marriage in February of 1840. and continues to this day. Come explore this unique […]
Join the Campbell House Museum in the month of December for a special mini exhibit honoring the memory of Samuel B. Clark (1927-2014), who for years designed the window displays for Christmas at the Famous Barr department stores. He was known to have said, "you can't overdo Christmas" and in his retirement he designed the […]
Join the two jewels of historic preservation in St. Louis for a special holiday open house, featuring the Campbell House Museum and Magic Chef Mansion. On this holiday evening, guests will have the opportunity to see both homes in all their Christmas splendor. The Campbell House Museum was built in 1851 and has been completely […]
Join the Campbell House Museum on Sunday, December 10 to hear a lecture about the old Famous Barr Department store. Edna Gravenhorst will be lecturing about the history of the department store as well as promoting her book on the subject. May Company purchased the Famous Clothing Company in 1892 and acquired the William Barr […]
