Name: MHS Book Launch: “John Frémont’s 100 Days: Clashes and Convictions in Civil War Missouri
Start: 2025-10-16T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63112

$MHS Book Launch: \u201cJohn Fr\u00e9mont\u2019s 100 Days: Clashes and Convictions in Civil War Missouri$

Author Gregory Wolk will discuss his new book, John Frémont’s 100 Days: Clashes and Convictions in Civil War Missouri, published by the Missouri Historical Society Press. For 100 days in 1861, John Frémont was the general in charge of the United States Army’s Western Department, an enormous territory from Illinois to the Rockies. Hear about the three tumultuous months that would see him declare martial law, emancipate two enslaved men, and lead a military campaign unlike any other of the Civil War. Wolk will sign copies of his book after the presentation. This book will be available for purchase in our Sold on St. Louis shop.
Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase. Visit resource tables hosted by local military history organizations.
Schedule
5–7pm | Food and drinks available for purchase.
5:00–6:30pm | Visit our Historian’s Corner and other resource tables, explore the galleries
6:30–8:00pm | Head to the Lee Auditorium to listen to Gregory Wolk discuss his new book, John Frémont’s 100 Days: Clashes and Convictions in Civil War Missouri.
8pm | Return to the Grand Hall to get your copy of John Frémont’s 100 Days: Clashes and Convictions in Civil War Missouri signed by author Gregory Wolk. Books will be available for purchase in the Sold on St. Louis museum shop.
Presented by WashU.
Media Partner: St. Louis Magazine
Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/john-fremont
Come back for more! Thursday Nights at the Museum are sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, lectures, and more.