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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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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-1yvHNyg9 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
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History of the Veiled Prophet
Leviathan Bookstore, 3211 S Grand, St. Louis, MO, USCost: $5; doors open at 6:30pm. Please note that for this month, we are advising people to purchase tickets in advance as we expect the event to fill and have made tickets available through Eventbrite. There will be extremely limited tickets available at the door.
"Who gets to claim a city, define its traditions, and decide whose interests it serves?
This month’s Unseen STL History Talk explores those questions through the history of the Veiled Prophet. We are excited to welcome author Devin Thomas O’Shea, who will join me to discuss his book, The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis, and the conflicts over race, class, and power that run through its pages."Join us at Leviathan Bookstore, 3211 South Grand, on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $5 (+ fees).
Very limited tickets will be available at the door, so reserve yours now to guarantee your spot."The Speaker
"Devin Thomas O’Shea is a St. Louis writer and the author of The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis. Drawing on years of research, his book explores the connections between elite pageantry, racial hierarchy, and economic power, revealing how a local institution opens onto a much larger story of American history."Learn more about the talk and the speaker at https://unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl-history-november-2026
4 attendees
Past events
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