December 18, Friday, 11 am, day trip by motorcoach to quaint Christmas churches Through the woods to Apple Creek churches we go! By motorcoach, we will travel to country churches decorated for the joyous season. Join us as we are inspired by the Christmas spirit through simple, rustic beauty. Enjoy a home-style meal, visit a…

Silhouette portrait done and proud of it!   Little brother gets his silhouette portrait done as big sister reads him a story. As they patiently wait in line for their silhouette portraits, there are plenty of story books and activities to enjoy. Ella Lancaster, silhouette artist The Library of Americana at Sappington House is directly…

Tuesday December 15, 7:00 pm MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM at Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park “German American Holiday Traditions” by German historian Dr. Gerald Perschbacher (LL.D.) looks at the numerous holiday traditions practiced by many in America today that have their origins in German culture.

Sappington House Nite of Lights, Give and Glow – December 6, 2015 There were many sites to see, and activities to participate in as visitors enjoyed the festive atmosphere of the evening. The photos below show some of them, but there are no photos of the evening’s opening patriotic ceremony, the opening event of the…

Get silhouettes of your child suitable for framing done by artist Ella Lancaster. This will be a treasured keepsake for you, your children and theirs.  December 12th Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon At the Sappington House Library of Americana, directly behind the Sappington House. Address: 1015 S. Sappington Road 63126 Reservations required; Phone 314-822-8171 Fee: $15 for…

The Sappington House is hosting some unique events in December, so we thought you might like to know about them to share with those like-minded historically. There are three VERY special events which you particularly might be interested in ~ Give and Glow (with luminaries, we light up 1-1/2 miles of Grant’s Trail in honor of our military) on December 6th, Silhouette…

USA Cares 562 N Dixie Blvd., Suite 3, Radcliff, KY. 40160, (O) (270) 872-4422, (F) (270) 352-5456, www.usacares.org USA Cares is a 501c (3) charitable organization that addresses the critical and unmet needs of post-9/11 military families. We have responded to over 70,000 requests for emergency financial help with $11.5 million in granted assistance. USA…

Veteran’s Day activities at Soldiers’ Memorial on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Veteran’s Day activities at Soldiers’ Memorial, November 11, 2015.  

TO: Sappington / Concord Historical Society FROM: Crestwood Memorial Committee DATE: November 10, 2015 SUBJECT: Veteran’s Day Ceremony On behalf of the Crestwood Memorial Committee, you are cordially invited to The Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Crestwood City Hall War Memorial Tuesday, November 10, 2015  2:00 pm 1 Detjen Dr Crestwood, MO 63126 Get directions   2015 Veterans Memorial Ceremony…

Presentation at Carondelet Historical Society by Maureen Kavanaugh, “Market Street: The First Street in St. Louis” Sunday, November 1st, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Carondelet Historical Society Maureen will discuss how the topography of Greater St. Louis shaped the evolution of our culture and civilization from about the year One Thousand, with a particular emphasis on Market…

On Monday evening, October 26, the Sunset Hills Historical Society will present local television and radio personality Charlie Brennan.  Brennan, an ardent St. Louis advocate, will speak about the role of St. Louis in the Civil War.  Brennan is well-known for his knowledge of St. Louis history and has done much research on the subject…