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 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 […]
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, Aughalane House. This house was set in the countryside of the Glenelly River Valley and the Sperrin Mountains near the small village of Plumbridge, Aughalane […]
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 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. […]
Join us Sunday, August 27 at 2 p.m. for a lecture titled "Enslavement and the Underground Railroad in Missouri and Illinois." Historian Julie Nicolai will be giving the lecture on her new book with this same title. It is the first book on the underground railroad in Missouri and features never before published sites. People […]
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. The film won awards for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Actress Kazia Steele in the lead role. Based upon extraordinary true events, this is […]
Join the Campbell House Musem, Field House Museum, DeMenil Mansion and the Historic Sappington House for our joint Museum yard sale. You will find a variety of items from books, to antiques and vintage furniture available. All profits generated will go to support these historic institutions of Saint Louis. There is limited free parking adjacent […]
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 book with the same title and will include stories of top hats, opium, and the extermination of the buffalo. The event is free and no […]
Meet author Cameron Collins and get autographed copies of the second edition of Lost Treasures of Saint Louis. It's also a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping! Free for members, no reservations required. Members receive 20% off all purchases in the Museum store which will be stocked with new holiday […]
Back 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 mourning. Guests get the unique opportunity see the Campbell House at night and learn about Victorian mourning customs. Mourning Society members will even be in […]
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 be giving the lecture on his new book, The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline. The event is free and open to the public, no reservations […]
Join 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 […]
For 95 years, St. Louisans went to the landmark department store Famous-Barr to buy gifts and everyday things and to celebrate special moments and lifetime events. Although Famous-Barr ceased to exist in 2006, its many wonderful memories live on. This mini-exhibit highlights some of the stories and designs created by Famous- Barr at Christmastime, from […]
