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 Trails. Bridger then guided map makers and Smithsonian scientists and ultimately played a crucial in keeping soldiers and travelers alive during the Plains Indian wars […]
New 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House as he explores conflicting information about Robert Campbell's life and career, and how authors often rely on outdated and poorly researched sources. It will also […]
Join 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. […]
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 […]
Join 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 […]
LECTURE – ‘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 […]
Free 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, […]
Join 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 […]
Join 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. […]
Join 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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
