Jim Bridger lived a life that legends are made of, not just as a mountain man but as co-owner of Fort Bridger during the days of the Oregon and California Trails. Bridger then guided map makers and Smithsonian scientists and ultimately played a crucial in keeping soldiers and travelers alive during the Plains Indian wars […]
New Research on the career of Robert Campbell has revealed how Fur Trade historians, often with little research, repeatedly reproduced wrong information. Join Alan McFarland here at the Campbell House as he explores conflicting information about Robert Campbell's life and career, and how authors often rely on outdated and poorly researched sources. It will also […]
Join the Campbell House Museum on Sunday, August 21st for a lecture titled, The Jesuits Come to St. Louis: Saint Louis University's Ninth and Washington Campus, presented by John Waide. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
