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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Black Leadership in St Louis
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63112-0040, Saint Louis, MO, USCost: Free
Museum
Happy Hour: 5:00-6:30
Talk: 6:30-8:00These 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.
Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food and more.
"What do we inherit from the generations before us—and what do we choose to change?
"On November 5, New York Times–bestselling author, attorney, and CNN political analyst Bakari Sellers takes the stage for a powerful and deeply personal conversation moderated by Lyah LeFlore-Ituen, Director of the African American History Initiative and a New York Times-bestselling author and producer.
"Drawing from Seller’s acclaimed memoir My Vanishing Country and his powerful examination of race in America through The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now, the evening will explore the personal journey behind his public voice—from the legacy of his father, Cleveland Sellers, and his family’s experiences in the civil rights movement and the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre to Seller’s own evolution as an author, lawyer, journalist, witness, and storyteller.
"The conversation will trace the enduring connections between the Black South and Black St. Louis, moving through Reconstruction, Dred Scott, the civil rights movement, and the histories of Black families and communities that continue to shape America. From Michael Brown and Ferguson to George Floyd; from inequities in health care, education, and policing to the ongoing struggle to civil and human rights, Sellers will bring history into conversation with the questions confronting our communities today."
from https://mohistory.org/events/bakari-sellers2 attendees
What Archaeology Can Tell Us About St. Louis' Earliest French Buildings
St. Louis Central Library, 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, USCost: Free
Location: St. Louis Central Library (online also - link below)
No reservations requiredThese 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 November installment of the 2026 SAH STL/SLPL Steedman Library Lecture Series presents Christy Finsel, Ph.D. (Osage), Director, Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC), Co-coordinator, Osage in Missouri group, Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies Faculty Associate at Washington University in St. Louis, and Michael Meyer, Archaeologist, Cultural Resource Manager at the Lochmueller Group, previously with National Park Service, Southeast Archaeological Center and the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Historic Preservation Section.
They will be giving a talk entitled, “What Archaeology Can Tell Us About St. Louis' Earliest French Buildings”. from https://slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6973b728b0595799c0981581
The talk will take place in Central Library's Auditorium. The lecture will also be livestreamed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjz-1yvHNyg8 attendees
Modern Indigenous St. Louis
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63112-0040, Saint Louis, MO, USCost: Free
Lee Auditorium
Happy Hour: 5:00-6:30
Talk: 6:30-8:00These 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.
Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food and more.
"What does it mean to build a new life while fighting to preserve culture, identity, and community? Following the passage of the Indian Relocation Act of 1956, as assimilationist policy that encouraged Native Americans to move away from reservations to urban areas, thousands of Native Americans were relocated to cities across the United States, including St. Louis. Promoted by the federal government as a path to self-sufficiency and economic opportunity, the policy disrupted communities and contributed to the erosion of tribal connections for many Native people. Historian, elder, and Missouri National Trail of Tears Association board member Galen Gritts (Cherokee) will provide historical context for the relocation era, followed by a panel discussion exploring the experiences of Native Americans who built lives in St. Louis during the mid- to late-20th century. Hear stories of resilience, cultural preservation, and community building in the face of displacement and erasure—and discover how those experiences continue to shape Native life in St. Louis today.
"Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from Amighetti’s and Hank’s Cheesecakes. Visit resource tables hosted by local Indigenous organizations and enjoy activites." from https://mohistory.org/events/modern-indigenous-stl
9 attendees
Past events
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