The Tying the Knot exhibit features 20 wedding gowns, dresses and ensembles that date from the 1870s all the way up to 2020. The exhibit emphasizes the tradition of the bride wearing white, which was popularized by Queen Victoria at her marriage in February of 1840. and continues to this day. Come explore this unique […]
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, […]
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 […]
