LECTURE: Jim Bridger, Trailblazer of the American West
Jim Bridger lived a life that legends are made of, not just as a mountain man but as co-owner of Fort Bridger during the days of the Oregon and California […]
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Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO
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Lecture: Out of the Shadows, Researching Robert Campbell
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MONew Research on the career of Robert Campbell has revealed how Fur Trade historians, often with little research, repeatedly reproduced wrong information. Join Alan McFarland here at the Campbell House […]
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LECTURE: The Jesuits Come to St. Louis: Saint Louis University’s Ninth and Washington Campus
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin the Campbell House Museum on Sunday, August 21st for a lecture titled, The Jesuits Come to St. Louis: Saint Louis University's Ninth and Washington Campus, presented by John Waide. Saint Louis University was founded in 1818 and ten years later was turned over to the Jesuits who built the first campus downtown on 9th […]
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LECTURE: Forged in Missouri – Ulysses S. Grant and the Show-Me State
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin 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 the early days of the Civil War and explain how Grant's experiences in Missouri impacted his rise to immortal fame as a soldier.
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LECTURE: The Irish in St. Louis: From Shanty to Lace Curtain
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin the Campbell House Museum to hear author, Patrick Murphy discuss his new book, "The Irish in St. Louis: From Shanty to Lace Curtain.” The particular focus of his lecture will be on why so many Irish were attracted to St. Louis, their struggle to overcome Nativist and anti-Catholic prejudices, and how they eventually assimilated […]
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Quilt Lecture & Auction
FeaturedCampbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOLECTURE – ‘Caring for Old and Treasured Quilts' Join quilt historian Hallye Bone as she discusses the care, cleaning and repair of old and treasured quilts. Attendees are invited to bring one of their own for verbal evaluation by Hallye. This presentation will feature unique antique quilts from the Campbell House collection. The lecture will […]
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Land of the Ulster Scots: Robert Campbell’s Ireland
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOFree lecture on Sunday, August 13, 2023, 2 p.m. at the Campbell House Museum Join Campbell House Executive Director Andy Hahn as he explores the story of Robert Campbell’s birthplace, […]
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Presentation: From Rotten Eggs to Respect
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin the Campbell House Museum for a presentation titled "From Rotten Eggs to Respect." This is a new program for Towards Women's Equality Day and will feature three historical reenactors discussing women's suffrage and winning the right to vote. The reenactors will be in costume presenting three little known stories on the road to equality. […]
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ELIZA Film at the Hi-Pointe Theatre
Hi-Pointe TheatreJoin the Campbell House Museum at the Hi-Pointe Theatre to see the historical short dramatic film “Eliza”, which recently premiered during the 23rd annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase in July. […]
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LECTURE: Historic Tales of St. Louis
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin the Campbell House Museum for a Lecture on "Historic Tales of Saint Louis" on Sunday, October 15! Local historian, Mark Zeman will be giving the presentation on his new […]
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LECTURE: The Gateway Arch an Illustrated Timeline
Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MOJoin the Campbell House on Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. for a lecture on the history of the Saint Louis Gateway Arch. Author, architect, and historian, John Guenther will […]
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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 […]