About us
If you are interested in hearing talks/lectures about St. Louis history, join this group. History talks related to St. Louis that occur within a 30-mile radius of Forest Park will be included. If you are aware of a history talk/lecture that isn't posted, let me know and I can post it.
This group will be a little different - there may or may not be a meetup host at the event - but there may be other members there. This group is mainly a way to let members know about history talks in the area.
Upcoming events
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Author Talk: Cathedral Basilica
Eugene Field House Museum, 634 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO, USThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on the Eugene Field Museum website ( https://fieldhousemuseum.org/events/programs/ ), by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
These meetups will be a little different - there may or may not be a meetup host at these events, so this is more a way to let people in this group know these history talks are taking place. You may or may not see anyone else from the meetup group there if you choose to go.
"The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome author John C. Guenther. As a trained and experienced architect, Guenther will take listeners through the timeline of the Cathedral’s long and storied lifetime.
With a background in architecture, Guenther uses his book to highlight some of the Basilica’s most unique aspects. From the first settlers and the establishment of the city of St. Louis, to the construction of the Basilica itself, Guenther traces the Cathedral’s place in St. Louis history through its design and construction. Join us on Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 pm, to learn about the long and wonderful history of one of St. Louis’s most beloved buildings!" from https://fieldhousemuseum.org/events/programs/"John C. Guenther is an author, historian, and experienced architect. He lectured at Washington University’s College of Architecture and holds a fellowship in the American Institute of Architects. He also helped design the Field House Museum’s 2016 expansion."
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Dressed To Defy
Leviathan Bookstore, 3211 S Grand, St. Louis, MO, USCost: $5; doors open at 6:30pm. Note: our cover charge helps support equipment and other expenses to bring you these talks. No one who wants to attend will be turned away for lack of funds**.**
"In 1843, St. Louis passed a law prohibiting people from wearing the clothing of the opposite sex. The ordinance remained on the books until 1986 (yes, just 40 years ago!) and was used for generations as a tool to harass and punish people who were queer, transgender, or gender nonconforming. Drawing on newspaper accounts, legal records, and other surviving historical evidence, Miranda will explore how the law was enforced, how it was challenged, and its impact on the lives of ordinary St. Louisans. Along the way, we’ll explore the landmark case D.C. & M.S. v. City of St. Louis, which ultimately led to the ordinance’s downfall, and consider why this history still matters today."
The Speaker:
"Miranda Rectenwald is curator of local history collections in the Julian Edison Department of Special Collections at Washington University Libraries. A lifelong resident of the St. Louis region, she earned a BA in History from Webster University and an MA in History and Museum Studies from the University of Missouri–St. Louis."Learn more about the talk and the speaker at https://unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl-history-june-2026
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Past events
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