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Join us for these daytime programs at the Museum!These programs take place in person in the Lee Auditorium.
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The 1944 World Series: St. Louis vs. St. Louis
Tuesday, September 17 | 11am
In 1944 the world was at war and the nation was singing, “Meet me in St. Louie, Louie.” Soon baseball fans would also be singing those same words in anticipation of that year’s Fall Classic, when every game was played at Sportsman’s Park: St. Louis’s American League Browns and National League Cardinals each won their respective league’s pennant and would face off in the World Series. Join award-winning baseball historian Ed Wheatley to commemorate the year when St. Louis baseball reigned supreme.
From 10-1pm, memorabilia from the 1944 world series will be on display at the museum. If you're a baseball fan or just enjoy historical memorabilia, it should be a great opportunity to see some unique items from that era.
Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/the-1944-world-series
The Black Aristocracy in the Time of Slavery+
Tuesday, October 8 | 11am
From the city’s founding through the Civil War, many free Blacks lived in St. Louis, and some were quite wealthy. But even those with money had limited power and influence, so they were never wholly “free,” their Black skin carrying the presumption of enslavement. Join cultural preservationist Angela da Silva as she explains the history of St. Louis’s Black aristocracy and the challenges they faced, despite their wealth and independence.
Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/black-aristocracy
Hidden in Plain Sight: LGBTQ+ History of the 1904 World’s Fair-<
Tuesday, October 22 | 11am
This illustrated presentation explores the fascinating, often hidden intersections of two current (yet seemingly unrelated) Missouri History Museum exhibits: "The 1904 World’s Fair" and "Gateway to Pride." Charles Koehler, of the 1904 World’s Fair Society, will examine the lives of 1904 World’s Fair attendees, participants, and performers who did not fit the “straight” stereotypes of the early 1900s. Koehler will focus particularly on how the words used to describe LGBTQ+ people evolved over time; changes in medical, legal, and societal attitudes; and why this topic is particularly relevant today.
Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/worlds-fair-lgbtq-history
A History of Chinese Restaurants in St. Louis
Tuesday, November 12 | 11am
St. Louis has many fascinating culinary traditions, and this presentation will explore the evolution of the city’s Chinese restaurants. From the inclusion of Chinese cuisine at the World’s Fair to upscale cocktail lounges and delivery spots, join Assistant Librarian and Curatorial Assistant Magdalene Linck to delve into the restaurants, the people behind them, and the neighborhoods they called home.
Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/chinese-restaurants-stl
Annual Johnny Rabbitt Lecture
Tuesday, December 10 | 11am
Join us for our annual lecture in honor of our friend, the quintessential St. Louis radio man Johnny Rabbitt. Travel down memory lane as we explore fascinating stories you might have never heard before about the music and entertainment industry in St. Louis.
Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/johnny-rabbitt
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+ This program is associated with the Missouri Historical Society's African American History Initiative, presented by Wells Fargo.
- This program is associated with our "Gateway to Pride" exhibit, presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
< This program is associated with the "1904 World's Fair" exhibit.
* This program is associated with the "Eads Bridge at 150" exhibit.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Missouri History Museum, Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63112, United States,St. Louis, Missouri, Clayton
