Join us for a captivating series exploring the rich cultural and historical landscape of St. Louis through a variety of unique presentations and hands-on experiences. All programs will be held at Buder Library, unless noted.*
JULY 8 | 6 PM | HISTORY OF CAMPBELL HOUSE
Learn the history of Campbell House, given by Andrew W. Hahn, Executive Director of Campbell House Museum.
JULY 12 | 2 PM | MAPPING ST. LOUIS
Discuss the historical and present maps of St. Louis to learn about our city’s rich history and where we are headed in the future!
JULY 16 | 10 AM | JESSIE JAMES AND RECONSTRUCTION
Learn about the life of Jesse James and the Reconstruction era, from Tom Castrop, from The Saint Louis Mercantile Library, focusing on the historical context of his post-Civil War activities and their impact on Missouri.
JULY 18 | 1 PM | BLACK MADONNA SHRINE
Explore the history of the Black Madonna Shrine!
JULY 22 | 6 PM | CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
Learn about the Contemporary Art Museum.
JULY 24 | 6 PM | THE HOLOCAUST IN THE HEARTLAND
Discover the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum with Helen Turner, Director of Education.
JULY 26 | 1 PM | JOURNEYING WEST BY RIVER AND RAIL
Join Isaak Loewen, Transportation Studies Librarian at the St. Louis Mercantile Library, for a glimpse into the lives of travelers who crossed the country by train and boat throughout the 1800s and early 1900s.
AUGUST 1 | 1 PM | RIVERS PROJECT PRESENTATION
Learn about the National Great Rivers Museum, their project missions, recreational opportunities and more.
AUGUST 7 | 6 PM | SEEN AND UNSEEN: DISCOVERING CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS ART AT MOCRA
Discover the history and story of Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) with Director David Brinker.
AUGUST 13 | 3 PM | GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM: THE MERCANTILE, THE WASHINGTONS AND ORDER 11
Explore the story of George Caleb Bingham and examine two of his most famous works.
AUGUST 14 | 1 PM | PULITZER ARTS FOUNDATION
Learn about the Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s history from Assistant Curator Heather Alexis Smith.