Twilight Tours at the Campbell House: Presented by the Mourning Society of St. Louis

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

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 […]

LECTURE: The Gateway Arch an Illustrated Timeline

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

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 […]

Opening Exhibit Reception: Famous Barr and Christmas in St. Louis

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

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 […]

$40

Christmas at Famous-Barr: A Mini-Exhibit for Christmas at the Campbell House

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

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 […]

$10

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

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.

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