Native Americans and the Presidency of U.S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Rd., St. Louis, MO

Andy Hahn, Executive Director at the Campbell House Museum, will explore Grant's "Peace Policy", Grant's progressive step of appointing a Native American to the post of Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and the formation of a new Board of Indian Commissioners which included St. Louisan Robert Campbell. Event is FREE and open to the public. Please […]

FREE

Native Americans and the Presidency of U.S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant National His­toric Site 7400 Grant Rd., St. Louis, MO

Andy Hahn, Exec­u­tive Direc­tor at the Camp­bell House Museum, will explore Grant’s “Peace Pol­icy”, Grant’s pro­gres­sive step of appoint­ing a Native Amer­i­can to the post of Com­mis­sioner of Indian Affairs, and the for­ma­tion of a new Board of Indian Com­mis­sion­ers which included St. Louisan Robert Campbell. Event is FREE and open to the public. Please call 314–842‑1867  […]

FREE

76th Anniversary Free Day

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

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 […]

FREE

76th Anniversary Free Day

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

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 […]

FREE

2019 Annual Lecture

St. Louis Public Library (Central Library) 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, United States

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 […]

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8th Arias in the Afternoon

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

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 […]

Washington University Libraries Lecture with Heidi Aronson Kolk

John M. Olin Library

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: […]

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Lucas Place Walking Tour

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

Join the staff of the Camp­bell House Museum for a walk­ing tour of the 1875 neigh­bor­hood of Lucas Place, St. Louis’ first pri­vate place and an enclave of Gilded Age wealth and nine­teenth cen­tury ele­gance. Span­ning from 14th to 18th Streets in Down­town St. Louis, par­tic­i­pants will walk a street once lined with expan­sive homes, […]

$15

Lecture with Heidi Aronson Kolk

Left Bank Books 399 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO

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: […]

A Spirited Holiday Past

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

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 […]

Museum Expansion Kickoff

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

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 […]

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