Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Loading Events

« All Events

Author Talk: St. Louis Civil War Sites and the Fight for Freedom with Peter Downs

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM for an enlightening Author Talk with Peter Downs as he explores the pivotal role St. Louis played in the fight for freedom during the Civil War era. Discover how Roswell Field and the historic Field House were central to the city’s anti-slavery movement, shaping the legal and social battles that defined pre-Civil War St. Louis.
Downs, author of St. Louis Civil War Sites and the Fight for Freedom, will uncover the geography of resistance and highlight the courageous efforts that challenged slavery in the heart of America. Don’t miss this compelling discussion connecting local history to the national struggle for justice.
This 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.

Details

Date:
February 22
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://fieldhousemuseum.org/events/programs/

Organizer

Field House Museum
Phone
314-421-4689
Email
info@fieldhousemuseum.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

Field House Museum
634 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63102 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
3144214689
View Venue Website