Celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant with an evening reception and tour at the Campbell House Museum, the only house left in St. Louis where the Grants were entertained. Enjoy light refreshments (including Virginia Campbell's signature Roman Punch) and have your photo taken with U.S. Grant (as portrayed by Stan Prater). […]
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. 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 […]
Click here for more information on the event webpage. Enjoy a night of historically inspired foods and libations prepared by St. Louis’s award-winning chefs, confectioners, brewers, winemakers, and distillers. Presented as a moveable feast, guests travel between the Campbell House Museum and White Haven (Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site) to sample, sip, and enjoy period entertainment […]
Join the Campbell House Museum, Chatillon-DeMenil House, and Field House Museum for a delightful holiday tour that takes you back to yesteryear! Along with light holiday refreshments at each of the locations, guests will be able to explore these historic sites in a one-night-only peek into the past. Inclement weather date is set for December […]
Traveling exhibit about Ulysses S. Grant’s life sponsored by Missouri Humanities will be on display at Campbell House from January 3 through February 15, 2023. This exhibit is organized by reference to the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant, composed by the dying ex-President in 1884-85. Of interest to all Missourians: our own Mark Twain […]
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 the early days of the Civil War and explain how Grant's experiences in Missouri impacted his rise to immortal fame as a soldier.
In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the opening of the Campbell House Museum (Feb. 6, 1943), Robert Campbell's 219th birthday (Feb. 12, 1804) and Virginia Campbell's 201st birthday (Jan. 25, 1822) — we will be offering free guided tours of the Museum. See two special exhibitions—The Back of the House: Servants and Slavery at […]
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 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 […]
We are thrilled to partner with the St. Louis Zoo for our upcoming garage sale. Both institutions have a gift shop and thus have excess merchandise from years past, both new and old. Help us make room for new inventory and support two wonderful institutions. You never know what goodies you may find!! There will […]
Eat, Drink and Bid is an auction preview cocktail party at Link Auction Galleries in the Central West End on Wednesday, June 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a special live auction of six items beginning at 6 p.m. The event is $75 per person, includes and open bar and hors d'oeuvres with all […]
Historic House and Garden Open House Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10 am to 4 pm House tours for varied activities and fees at over 20 regional historic sites. Saint Louis, MO – Twenty historic sites, museums and privately-owned homes are joining together to present a glorious summer garden and house tour. For this one-day […]
Please Join us for the launch of In Tune With Ireland which will host high quality Irish traditional music events in beautiful historic buildings. Our launch in the beautiful and historic Campbell House, St. Louis—home of Irishman Robert Campbell. The concert features solo performances from Eileen Gannon on harp and Andrew O'Brien on fiddle. Friday, […]
