In celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the opening (Feb. 6th, 1943) of Campbell House and Robert Campbell's 215th Birthday (Feb. 12, 1804) -- we will be offering free tours on Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th! Our hours for both days will be 10-4 p.m. (last tour starting at 3:30). No reservations are […]
In celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the opening (Feb. 6th, 1943) of Campbell House and Robert Campbell's 215th Birthday (Feb. 12, 1804) -- we will be offering free tours on Tuesday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th! Our hours for both days will be 10-4 p.m. (last tour starting at 3:30). No reservations are […]
Taking Possession: The Politics of Memory at The Campbell House Presented by Dr. Heidi Aronson Kolk In Taking Possession, Dr. Kolk explores the complex motivations for safeguarding the Campbell House as a site of public memory in an otherwise fragmented and turbulent city. The lecture illuminates some of the processes by which civic pride and […]
Join us for an afternoon fundraiser benefiting both Union Avenue Opera and the Campbell House Museum. Experience the magnificent restored interiors of the Campbell House and the new exhibit A Bold and Dashing Life: Robert Campbell and the Fur Trade while enjoying musical entertainment by Union Avenue Opera artists. A light lunch, catered by The […]
West of downtown St. Louis sits an 1851 townhouse that bears no obvious relationship to the monumental architecture, trendy condominiums, and sports stadiums of its surroundings. Originally the residence of a fur-trade tycoon and now the Campbell House Museum, the house has been subject to energetic preservation and heritage work for some 130 years. In Taking Possession: […]
Join the staff of the CampÂbell House Museum for a walkÂing tour of the 1875 neighÂborÂhood of Lucas Place, St. Louis’ first priÂvate place and an enclave of Gilded Age wealth and nineÂteenth cenÂtury eleÂgance. SpanÂning from 14th to 18th Streets in DownÂtown St. Louis, parÂticÂiÂpants will walk a street once lined with expanÂsive homes, […]
West of downtown St. Louis sits an 1851 townhouse that bears no obvious relationship to the monumental architecture, trendy condominiums, and sports stadiums of its surroundings. Originally the residence of a fur-trade tycoon and now the Campbell House Museum, the house has been subject to energetic preservation and heritage work for some 130 years. In Taking Possession: […]
Twenty-eight historic sites, museums, and privately-owned homes are once again joining together to present a grand holiday tour. For this one-day event, each venue will be decorated in a festive flair and serving refreshments. Many sites will also have special entertainment, whether it be a costumed skit, music, or seasonal activity. Guests are invited to […]
Please join us for an informal ceremony to mark the kickoff of construction for the Museum's expansion on Friday, December 20 at 11 a.m.  Executive Director Andy Hahn will deliver brief remarks about the project. Archaeologist Joe Harl and general contractor Jeff Clark will both be in attendance to answer questions about the project. One […]
**POSTPONED** Life in the Fur Trade Presented by Jim Two Crows Wallen Join renowned story teller Jim Two Crows Wallen as he immerses you in the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade of the 1820s and 30s through his first person interpretation. Find out if you would have been tough enough to survive the perilous journey from […]
Join the staff of the CampÂbell House Museum for a walkÂing tour of the 1875 neighÂborÂhood of Lucas Place, St. Louis’ first priÂvate place and an enclave of Gilded Age wealth and nineÂteenth cenÂtury eleÂgance. SpanÂning from 14th to 18th Streets in DownÂtown St. Louis, parÂticÂiÂpants will walk a street once lined with expanÂsive homes, […]
