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It’s the fabric of our city, our home, the people who came before us.

⚾ He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time, but did you know Satchel Paige once caused a full-blown brawl right her...
08/30/2026

⚾ He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time, but did you know Satchel Paige once caused a full-blown brawl right here in St. Louis?

Back in 1927, a young Leroy "Satchel" Paige took the mound for the Birmingham Black Barons against the St. Louis Stars. Catcher Mitchell Murray was convinced Paige had it out for him and chased him clear across the field with a bat, sparking a massive brawl between the two clubs.

🎥 Watch the full story of this Hall of Famer in our History Spotlight: https://tinyurl.com/4n9bt3tc

Also, since we're talking baseball... catch this 🖐🏼 ⚾

October 3, 2026, we're opening a brand-new exhibit launching 100 Moments in Baseball History. Through 100 unforgettable moments, discover the legendary athletes and lesser-known trailblazers with our "St. Louis at Bat".

📅 On view until September 7, 2027. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor, this is one you won't want to miss.

“Prose is the devil and all – and so is poetry when one has no longer the steam of youth.”Born in St. Louis in 1884, Sar...
08/29/2026

“Prose is the devil and all – and so is poetry when one has no longer the steam of youth.”

Born in St. Louis in 1884, Sara Trevor Teasdale is the inaugural winner of what is now the Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her 1917 collection "Love Songs" ❤️ a volume that paid homage to fleeting relationships and the natural world with “luminous backgrounds of passion,” as one reviewer described it.

✒️ From her sharp literary opinions and lively friendships to love, loss, and the complexities of her personal life, Teasdale was as fascinating as the poems she wrote.

🔗 Discover the woman behind the words: https://tinyurl.com/ymdz2sx3

This is it — the final weekend to see “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces” at Soldiers Mem...
08/29/2026

This is it — the final weekend to see “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces” at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum .

From the Revolutionary War to present day, this moving exhibition highlights the extraordinary service and sacrifices of Native Americans throughout U.S. history.

Plan your visit before it closes this weekend.

🗓️ Final day: Sunday, August 30

"Why We Serve" is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Twilight Thursdays are BACK 🌅🎶You know the drill: grab your blanket, round up your people, pack a picnic (or just come h...
08/28/2026

Twilight Thursdays are BACK 🌅🎶

You know the drill: grab your blanket, round up your people, pack a picnic (or just come hungry), and meet us in Forest Park.

Every Thursday in September, we’re bringing live music, food trucks, and sunset vibes to the Missouri History Museum’s Imo Family Plaza.

Before you head out, swipe through for everything you need to know about parking, what to bring, and how to make the most of your evening.

📍 Missouri History Museum
🕕 Thursdays in September | 6–8pm
💸 Free!

“You can’t talk about baseball history in St. Louis without talking about the St. Louis Stars,” said our public Historia...
08/28/2026

“You can’t talk about baseball history in St. Louis without talking about the St. Louis Stars,” said our public Historian Adam Kloppe.

The St. Louis Stars were a famous Negro National League baseball team that played during the early 20th century. Their home field, Stars Park, was a hub within Mill Creek Valley.

Adam recently spoke with the St. Louis Cardinals to share some fascinating stories and the lasting legacy that the Stars had on St. Louis and the evolution of baseball.

🔗 Learn more about the Stars in Episode 21 (starting at 14:00) of the Cardinals Insider: https://tinyurl.com/mte89zfd

⚾ Interested in learning more about St. Louis baseball history? Meet us on October 3, 2026, for the Grand Opening of "St. Louis at Bat: 100 Moments in Baseball History."

🌎 How many bricks does it take to circle the Earth? Apparently, St. Louis had extras.At the height of its brickmaking bo...
08/28/2026

🌎 How many bricks does it take to circle the Earth? Apparently, St. Louis had extras.

At the height of its brickmaking boom, St. Louis produced 244 million bricks a year. Laid end to end, that was enough to circle the equator with another 6,000 miles left over 👀

So…why so many bricks?

St. Louis happened to be sitting on some seriously good clay 🧱 hen came new technology that made bricks faster, harder, and more precise. Eventually, brick became an art form, helping give St. Louis neighborhoods much of the distinctive look we know today.

But there’s a much more complicated story beneath those beautiful brick buildings, including the dangerous labor performed by generations of Black, Irish, and Italian workers.

🔗 Read the full story of how St. Louis became a brick-making metropolis: https://tinyurl.com/3hdd3kxb

📷 Italian and African-American Clay Miners in Mine Shaft. Unknown photographer, ca. 1910. Missouri Historical Society Collections.
📷 Three men working to pave a street with bricks, Compton near Meramec. Photograph by Charles C. Holt, 1907. Missouri Historical Society Collections.

⚾ Think St. Louis baseball begins and ends with the Cardinals?Think again.Before—and alongside—the Cardinals were the Br...
08/27/2026

⚾ Think St. Louis baseball begins and ends with the Cardinals?

Think again.

Before—and alongside—the Cardinals were the Browns, the Stars, women's teams, neighborhood leagues, corkball legends, youth organizations, and countless local heroes ⭐

“St. Louis at Bat” tells the full story of baseball in St. Louis—and the people who made it America's baseball city.

🗓️ Opening October 3.

“St. Louis at Bat” is sponsored by Bank of America, Edward Jones, St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care, and Larry and Hannah Langsam.

Come celebrate the music of St. Louis with us TONIGHT 🎶From ragtime to jazz to rock ’n’ roll, tonight's event features l...
08/27/2026

Come celebrate the music of St. Louis with us TONIGHT 🎶

From ragtime to jazz to rock ’n’ roll, tonight's event features live performances by Barrelhouse Sinners STL and Anita Jackson 🎤 as Public Historian Andrew Wanko takes you on a historic journey through STL's many soundscapes!

📍 Missouri History Museum
📅 Tonight, Aug. 27
🍰 5–7pm: Food & drinks available through Amighetti's and Hank's Cheesecakes
🎵 6:30–8pm: Main event in Lee Auditorium (lower level)

Want to experience St. Louis history your way?Book a private See STL walking tour with the Missouri History Museum and e...
08/26/2026

Want to experience St. Louis history your way?

Book a private See STL walking tour with the Missouri History Museum and explore the city step by step — on your schedule, with your group, and tailored to your interests!

🚶‍♂️ 2-hour guided walking tours
♿ Wheelchair accessible
🎯 Fully customizable themes and neighborhoods

> $22 per person
> $17 for MHS members (groups of 3+)
> $33 per person for groups of 2

Perfect for families, friends, school groups, and more — whether you’re a lifelong local or first-time visitor.

🚌 Prefer to ride? Bus tours are also available.

📅 Ready to plan your tour?
👉 https://tinyurl.com/3ssa9bk3

More than a businessman. More than a political figure.🗣️ Jack Lary was a leader in community, charity, and brotherhood —...
08/25/2026

More than a businessman. More than a political figure.

🗣️ Jack Lary was a leader in community, charity, and brotherhood — especially through the Prince Hall Masons.

As a third-degree Mason, he achieved the highest level in Freemasonry, symbolizing growth, integrity, and service to others.

Lary's fez is currently on display in the "Collected" exhibit at the Missouri History Museum 🏛️

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St. Louis, MO
63112

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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