Stories of agency, courage, strength and resilience have long been passed down through oral traditions in Black communities. Through those stories, generations learned about their lineage, life ...
ST. LOUIS – It’s a big weekend for the Gateway City: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and of course, St. Louis’ birthday. The city turns 262 years old on Saturday, marking when Pierre Laclede and Auguste ...
ST. LOUIS — For over 150 years, the Missouri Historical Society (MHS) has been at the heart of St. Louis’s legacy, preserving the rich tapestry of life in the region. From historic photographs and ...
ST. LOUIS — Lois Collier Jackson hadn't watched the three 16 mm films that belonged to her dad for more than half a century. Her father, who recorded the footage in the 1950s, passed down the personal ...
The quiet St. Louis riverfront in 1928, long after railroads had greatly reduced river commerce. In the background is the MacArthur Bridge, known then as the Municipal "Free" Bridge. The railroad ...
Thurs., Feb. 20, 5 p.m., Thursday Nights at the Museum series by Washington University presents Black History Month: Joy, Arts, Community featuring 5 On Your Side Anchors Kelly Jackson and Brent ...
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Historical Society has announced the next phase of their “We are St. Louis” campaign, titled “I am St. Louis.” The $36 million initiative, first launched in February, seeks to ...