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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How St Louis Shaped the Soundtrack of America
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63112-0040, Saint Louis, MO, USCost: Free
Lee Auditorium
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.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.
"Part 4: How St. Louis Shaped the Soundtrack of America | Thursday, August 27 | 5–8pm
Celebrate St. Louis’s musical innovators and icons that built—and rebuilt—the soundtrack of America throughout the 20th century, from ragtime to jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. Public Historian Andrew Wanko explores this history with live musical accompaniment by The Barrelhouse Sinners, illustrating the many ways in which St. Louisans helped construct the sonic architecture of our country." from https://mohistory.org/events/stl-america-45 attendees
Discover St. Louis Through its Sacred Places
Missouri Research Library, 225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, USWhile these events are free, reservations are recommended.
https://10379a.blackbaudhosting.com/10379a/Saturday-Speaker-Series-Discover-St-Louis-Through-Its-Sacred-PlacesThese 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.
NOTE: The June event filled so if you want to guarantee attendance, make sure to register!
Saturday Speaker Series:
#### Discover St. Louis Through its Sacred Places
"From the ancient presence of Sugar Loaf Mound to the soaring mosaics of the Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis’s religious landmarks tell a story far deeper than architecture. Join Darby Ratliff, Associate Public Historian, for a journey across centuries, exploring how these sacred places reflect the evolving identity of St. Louis and the people who have called it home." fromhttps://mohistory.org/events/saturday-speaker-08-29-2026
12 attendees
The Architecture of Colonial St. Louis, 1764 - 1804
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 September installment of the 2026 SAH STL/SLPL Steedman Library Lecture Series presents Robert J. Moore Jr., senior lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis in the Sam Fox School, retired public historian for the National Park Service and Vice-President of the Society of Architectural Historians - St. Louis Chapter. Robert will be giving a talk entitled, "The Architecture of Colonial St. Louis, 1764 - 1804".
The talk will take place in Central Library's Auditorium. The lecture will also be livestreamed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJ-M-MjN1E "13 attendees
Past events
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