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 […]
Join the two jewÂels of hisÂtoric preserÂvaÂtion in St. Louis for a speÂcial holÂiÂday open house, feaÂturÂing the CampÂbell House Museum and Magic Chef ManÂsion. On this holÂiÂday evening, guests will have the opporÂtuÂnity to see both homes in all their ChristÂmas splendor. The CampÂbell House Museum was built in 1851 and has been comÂpletely […]
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 […]
Join the two jewÂels of hisÂtoric preserÂvaÂtion in St. Louis for a speÂcial holÂiÂday open house, feaÂturÂing the CampÂbell House Museum and Magic Chef ManÂsion. On this holÂiÂday evening, guests will have the opporÂtuÂnity to see both homes in all their ChristÂmas splendor. The CampÂbell House Museum was built in 1851 and has been comÂpletely […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
