Getting ready for the 2017 dig at Sappington House See a sampling of the artifacts found in 2016, hear the presentation on the dig done last year. Find out what may be coming up this year in the June dig. Sauturday, April 8 at 2:00 pm at the Oak Bend Branch library in the auditorium.…
Local author Joe Sonderman The March 27, 2017 meeting of the Sunset Hills Historical Society will feature a presentation about Route 66 by local author Joe Sonderman. As editor of the Route 66 Association of Missouri’s Show Me Route 66 magazine, Sonderman will talk about Route 66 and its connection to Sunset Hills and Watson…
“An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story” Film Screening and Panel Discussion Date/Time Date(s) – March 6, 2017, a Monday night 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall, Washington University in St. Louis Film Screening/Discussion Panel Discussion Reception The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics and Eden Theological Seminary…
At the February meeting of the Sunset Hills Historical Society, our own City Alderman from Ward 4, Mark Colombo, will share his passion for Civil War history and some of his collectibles from that era. As an amateur history enthusiast, he was intrigued by the amount of Civil War-era historical events that occurred here in…
Photography Exhibit featuring the artwork of Artist, John Frey Crestwood Community Center Public Display on Saturday, March 11, from 10 am – 3 pm – Free Join the City of Crestwood and local artist John Frey for a one day exhibit “Remembering Crestwood Plaza.” John Frey has captured and put together a variety of photographs…
On Monday, January 23 at 7 pm the Historical Society will honor local history buffs and historical society founders, Morris “Butch” and Linda Thomas. Butch and Linda have been members of the historical society since its inception in 1991. Through the years, Butch has served as President and Linda as Secretary, and is the current…
SUNSET HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHEDULE 2017 All meetings start at 7:00 pm at Sunset Hills City Hall January 23 – Historians of the Year, Butch and Linda Thomas. See more info February 27 – Civil War as it Relates to Sunset Hills by Mark Colombo (Sunset Hills Alderman) March 27 – Route 66 by Joe…
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Calendar of Events: January – April 2017 Join us for a variety of free programs. Step back in time with living history characters or hear a historian’s presentation. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230. Friday, January 27– 7:00 pm Saturday, January 28 – 10:00…
Friday January 6, 10:00 am A Walk Down Memory Lane: 1950s Join us for a guided reminiscence of the postwar era and let music, images and memorabilia of the 1950’s transport you back in time! Adults. Registration required. Meeting Room 1. (This monthly series will feature historical artifacts and memorabilia within…
December 4, 2016 Sunday 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Sappington House What is Give and Glow, Nite of Lites? See 620 Combat Support Battalion, Crestwood fire truck, bonfires and Santa Claus. Enjoy caroling, cookies and hot cocoa. Walk along Grant’s Trail from Big Bend to Watson lit with luminaries supporting our military through the efforts…
The US Grant National Historic Site Visitor Center is on Grant Road just down the street from the entrance to Grant’s Farm. the address is: 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. See US Grant web site.
November 20, Sunday at 2:00 pm Reports on the archaeological dig at Sappington House by the students; their experiences and their findings. At long last, the student diggers speak. They reveal all; findings, experiences, insights, and research too. Muffled since the June dig at Sappington house, the student diggers finally come forward in a tell-all moment.…
We hope you will enjoy the articles and photos on recent activities held at the park. Link to newsletter: Check out the schedule of upcoming events and make reservations for our late fall and early winter programs. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations. Saturday, October 22 – 10:00 am The Life of Congressman Robert Smalls…
