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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
