Question from Facebook: “When did slavery start in America?” On Friday, Gladys Caines-Coggswell introduced us to the story of Adeline, Missouri slave girl and her family. On Friday, Gladys Caines-Coggswell introduced us to the story of Adeline, Missouri slave girl and her family. Afterwards, a member of the audience asked Gladys when American slavery…
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…
The Queens of Swing will perform for the 25th anniversary of the Sappington-Concord Historical Society. Their hour long show will include periodic interludes of historical narrative. See celebration details below. Read more about The Queens of Swing, including bios and venues played, in the January 13, 2016 issue of the South County Times. Find…
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…
January 12, Thursday, 7:00 pm. See evening agenda below. Please note that the date for this event is on a different night than the traditional night. This SCHS general meeting will be held on a Thursday night. Notice the venue will be at the Sperreng Middle School on Tesson Ferry Road at Concord School Road.…
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 high school students who participated in the June 2016 dig at Sappington House, spoke of their experiences and findings on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the US Grant National Historic Site. The following quotes are excerpts from their presentations. Alexis Klosterman – Lindbergh “I’ve always wanted to go into a criminal justice field …so…
See the artifacts from the archaeological dig at Sappington House “What did the students find in the dig at Sappington House?” is the question most often asked about the dig. You can see now on display at the US Grant National Historic Site, a sampling of the almost 1000 artifacts found. The exhibit is open…
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…
