LECTURE: Forged in Missouri – Ulysses S. Grant and the Show-Me State
Join the Campbell House Museum for a lecture by author and Missouri Humanities Staffer, Greg Wolk as he speaks about Ulysses S. Grant. Wolk will present a vivid portrait of […]
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Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO
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Tying the Knot – 150 Years of Wedding Fashions
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOThe 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 […]
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Opening Exhibit Reception: Famous Barr and Christmas in St. Louis
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin 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 […]
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An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin 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 […]
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Lecture: Famous Bar St. Louis Shopping at its Finest
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin 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 […]
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Temporary Exhibit: The History of Slavery in St. Louis
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOCome visit the Campbell House in late April and early May for a unique opportunity to learn about the history of slavery in St. Louis. This temporary mini exhibit, organized by the National Park Service, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will be on display here from April 20th through May 5, 2024.
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Spring Members and Friends Open House
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin us at the Campbell House Museum to see the new exhibit: Better Than Gold: The Campbells and Music in the Gilded Age. Exhibit on display through 2024. Enjoy light […]
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Twilight Tours with the Mourning Society of St. Louis
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOBack by popular demand, Halloween Twilight Tours with the Mourning Society of St. Louis! Experience the magnificent period rooms of the Campbell House dimmed to gaslight brightness and draped for […]
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