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Historic Saint Louis: A Spirited Holiday Past

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Twenty-six historic houses, museums, and privately-owned homes are joining together to present a splendid grand tour. For this one-day event, each venue will be decorated with a festive flair and may offer costumed skits, music, other seasonal activities, and refreshments. Choose a themed tour or customize your own. Visit the Historic Saint Louis website www.historicsaintlouis.org to discover […]

An Old-Fashioned Christmas

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

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 […]

$40

Lecture: A History of Christmas

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

This event has been cancelled. Join the Campbell House museum Sunday, December 3 for an informative lecture given by Tom Gronski on the History of Christmas, from the Baron’s Hall to the Campbell House.

Lecture: Famous Bar St. Louis Shopping at its Finest

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

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 […]

Annual Free Weekend

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

In celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the opening of the Campbell House Museum (Feb. 6, 1943), Robert Campbell's 220th birthday (Feb. 12, 1804) and Virginia Campbell's 202nd birthday (Jan. 25, 1822) — we will be offering free guided tours of the Museum.  See our special exhibition—Tying the Knot 150 Years of Wedding Fashions in […]

Lecture: Black St. Louis

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join the Campbell House on Sunday, February 11 for a lecture on the new book, Black St. Louis. The book covers more than 250 years of history and tells the stories of extraordinary people who helped pave the way for the St. Louis we know today. Black St. Louis explores the rich and inspiring history […]

Lecture: How Our Hearts Were Stöllen: A Partial History of St. Louis Bakeries

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Local author Rich Gaynor presents his new book, How Our Hearts Were Stöllen: A Partial History of St. Louis Bakeries. The lecture will be on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2 p.m. There is limited free parking next to the house and reservations are not required.

Temporary Exhibit: The History of Slavery in St. Louis

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Come 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.

Spring Members and Friends Open House

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join 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 hors d'oeuvres in the garden. This is also a great opportunity to meet author Patrick Murphy and get signed copies of his new book, Prelude […]

Behind the Scenes Museum Tours

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join Museum Director Andy Hahn for a behind the scenes tour of the Museum -- see the attic, wine cellar, children's rooms and other spaces not on the regular tour. The event is Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. and also at 2 p.m. and is Members only. Free, reservations required. Call  314-421-0325

Lucas Place Walking Tour

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join the staff of the Camp­bell House Museum for a walk­ing tour of the 1875 neigh­bor­hood of Lucas Place, St. Louis’ first pri­vate place and an enclave of Gilded Age wealth and nine­teenth cen­tury ele­gance. Span­ning from 14th to 18th Streets in Down­town St. Louis, par­tic­i­pants will walk a street once lined with expan­sive homes, […]

Ice Cream Social

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Enjoy a special culinary tour that takes you back to the 19th century via Virginia Campbell's historic recipes, culinary artifacts and dining customs from St. Louis in the Gilded Age.  The tour culminates in a tasting of Virginia Campbell's chocolate ice cream recipe, hand-churned by culinary historian and author of the Gilded Table Suzanne Corbett. […]

$20.00

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