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SUMMARY:Poetry in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Field House Museum is excited to announce its 3rd annual Poetry in the Garden competition\, held in the museum’s garden in downtown St. Louis.\nThis competition aims to honor the legacy of 19th-century poet Eugene Field by inviting St. Louis and surrounding area poets to create works inspired by some of the themes he returned to again and again over the course of his career. This year\, the themes will include patriotism\, nature\, holidays\, and places.\nPoets\, their friends and family\, and those who simply want to enjoy an afternoon of poetry are invited to join us!\nWe invite poets of all ages and skill levels to submit their original\, unpublished works to programs@fieldhousemuseum.org by the deadlines listed below.\nSubmission Deadline – Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, 11:59 pm.\nPoems can be of any style and length as long as they are original\, unpublished works.\nPlease include your name\, contact information\, a brief bio\, and the theme your submission applies to in the body of the email.\nPoets of all backgrounds\, with priority given to poets from the St. Louis area\, are welcome.\nThree winners per theme will be selected by a panel of judges.\nEach winner will receive $50 and will be invited to perform their winning poem at the Field House Museum Saturday\, May 9th 2026.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/poetry-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Battle of Fort San Carlos
DESCRIPTION:As the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States approaches\, join us at the Field House Museum to learn about St. Louis’ own Revolutionary War battle.\nRon Hack will speak on the Battle of Fort San Carlos (the Battle of St. Louis) which played a pivotal role in America’s ultimate success against the British in the American Revolutionary War. He will explain the battle itself\, the factors leading up to the attack in 1780\, and how the battle shaped the future of St. Louis and Missouri.\nThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker:\nMr. Hack is a retired attorney who practiced law with several area law firms. He has been a lifelong student of local history. He graduated with a B.A. In History and Political Science from Westminster College\, and received his law degree in 1981 from the University of Missouri School of Law-Columbia. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (Spirit of St. Louis Chapter) and Sons of Union Veterans (Grant Camp). He is a member and past Chair of the Sunset Hills Conservation Foundation and a member of the Sunset Hills Historical Society.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/speaker-series-the-battle-of-fort-san-carlos/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:A Life in Columns: Stories from Bill McClellan
DESCRIPTION:The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan for a special program on Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, at 1:00 p.m.\nFor more than 40 years\, Bill McClellan has written a beloved column that captures the everyday life of St. Louis. He often compares his work to that of a historian\, chronicling the daily lives of people in and around St. Louis. Characters come and go\, and sometimes pop up again. Many of his stories are about ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Other characters are stories in and of themselves. Join us as McClellan shares some of these memorable stories and reflects on the people and moments that have shaped his decades of writing about St. Louis.\nThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker:\nBill McClellan grew up in Chicago and\, after a brief stint at the University of Illinois\, he served in the Marine Corps. After the service\, he lived in Arizona\, where he completed school and got a newspaper job in Phoenix. He later followed his girlfriend to St. Louis when she came to attend dental school—she is now his wife. Together they have two children and five grandchildren.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/a-life-in-columns-stories-from-bill-mcclellan/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Skouras Brothers and the Making of the Immigrant American Dream
DESCRIPTION:Mike Tsichlis explores the life of the Skouras brothers\, three Greek immigrants who found the American Dream in St. Louis. The Skouras brothers\, driven from their home in Greece by impoverishment\, sought opportunity in the United States in 1910. As they worked in hotels in St. Louis\, the Skouras brothers looked for opportunities to make their mark. Eventually\, the brothers found that opportunity in the theatre and film industry.\nJoin us\, Sunday\, March 15th at 1:00pm to learn more about the unique story of the Skouras brothers.\nThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Tsichlis was born and raised in the City of St. Louis and is a lifetime resident of the St. Louis region. He has had a passion for learning about St. Louis and Missouri history since reading about local and state history in middle school and visiting historic sites and museums with family and on class field trips\, including the Eugene Field House! After finishing a doctorate in Public Policy Studies at Saint Louis University and completing a dissertation examining demographic change in St. Louis\, Dr. Tsichlis went on to pursue a career in higher education and non-profit institutional advancement. During this time\, he took his childhood interest in regional history to a new level\, deeply researching\, publishing\, and speaking on a variety of topics related to St. Louis and Missouri history\, with a special interest in ethnic history\, theater and cinema arts\, firefighting and public safety\, and demographic change.\nHe is currently completing a biographical manuscript on the Skouras brothers\, three Greek immigrant siblings who came to St. Louis and went on to become major motion picture moguls during the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. He resides in Fenton\, Missouri with his spouse\, a retired school principal and university professor\, and their college-aged son.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/speaker-series-the-skouras-brothers-and-the-making-of-the-immigrant-american-dream/
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Missouri Slave Stampedes and the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:In the decades before the Civil War\, Missouri’s unique position as a slave state bordering free states made it a flashpoint for escape attempts. Join us on Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\, at 1:00 pm when Dr. Charles Hotle explores the dramatic “slave stampedes\,” large\, coordinated efforts by enslaved people to flee across the Mississippi River into Illinois or north into Iowa. While some succeeded\, many were thwarted\, leaving behind court records and testimony that now offer rare insights into the lives\, strategies\, and networks of freedom seekers. This program examines what these stampedes reveal about the realities of slavery in Missouri\, the workings of the Underground Railroad\, and how exaggerated reports of such escapes fueled rising sectional tensions.\nThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/speaker-series-missouri-slave-stampedes-and-the-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:The Weatherbird Turns 125! Cake-Cutting at the Field House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Field House Museum to celebrate a true St. Louis original—the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Weatherbird—as it turns 125!\nStop by for a free slice of birthday cake during this community cake-cutting celebration honoring the beloved cartoon character that has been commenting on the weather (and life in St. Louis) since 1900.\nWhile you’re here\, explore the special exhibition Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History\, and discover how the Weatherbird has evolved into one of the longest-running editorial cartoons in the world.\n🎂 Free and open to the public\n📅 Saturday\, February 7 | 2–4 p.m.\n📍 Field House Museum\nCake available while supplies last.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/the-weatherbird-turns-125-cake-cutting-at-the-field-house-museum/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The History of the Weatherbird and St. Louis Cartooning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively and engaging look at one of St. Louis’s most iconic characters!\nOn January 24\, 2026\, at 1 p.m.\, longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch cartoonist Dan Martin will present The History of the Weatherbird and St. Louis Cartooning.\nMartin will trace the evolution of the beloved Weatherbird\, America’s longest-running continuously published cartoon figure\, while spotlighting the rich legacy of St. Louis cartoonists who helped shape the world of comics. From Chic Young and George McManus to Lee Falk and the incomparable Mike Peters\, Martin will introduce audiences to a remarkable cast of creators whose work reached far beyond the Gateway City.\nEntertaining\, insightful\, and full of fascinating stories\, this program is perfect for fans of comics\, local history\, and\, of course\, the Bird himself.\nThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
URL:https://staging.mohumanities.org/event/speaker-series-the-history-of-the-weatherbird-and-st-louis-cartooning/
LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Around Our Community
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