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White Haven was home to one of the most famous men of the 19th century, but it was also shaped by the lives of many remarkable women who made or witnessed history in their own right. Park Guide Evan Meyer will explore The Women of White Haven, from Julia Dent Grant and her sisters to […]
What are the differences between a daguerreotype, an ambrotype, and a tintype? Park Historian and Curator Nick Sacco will explore a variety of historic photos from both the park’s collection and his own. He will explain the technology of photography and how it evolved during the19th century and how photographic technology combined with the subject […]
Come learn about the love story of Ulysses and Julia on February 14th. Park Guide Sky Castilleja will present and discuss their courtship and young relationship. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
Black St. Louis explores the rich and inspiring history of African Americans in St. Louis from the city’s founding as a French fur trading post during the Spanish colonial era to the new millennium. Author NiNi Harris highlights great figures who showed leadership, incredible innovation, and courage despite the injustices they faced. The program is […]
Presidents and their First Ladies often have new sets of china produced for their official entertaining, such as State Dinners. These events are an important part of diplomacy and the table setting conveys not only an atmosphere of elegance and hospitality, but also national pride. Julie Northrip, former interpretive program manager at the park, will […]
Author Greg Wolk's newest book, John Frémont’s 100 Days in Civil War Missouri, covers U.S. Grant’s activities during his own wartime days in the state, which overlapped to a considerable extent with Fremont’s tenure. The book tracks Grant’s progress from Quincy, Illinois to Belmont, Missouri, and his relationship to Frémont – the man who put […]
Experience White Haven in the evening during the holidays. Lights will illuminate the grounds and historic house. You will hear Christmas songs performed by the St. Louis Christmas Carolers outside the house. Inside, the decorated rooms will glow with “candlelight” and as you walk through the house, you’ll hear period holiday music performed by guitarist […]
“Star light, star bright” is a family program with a touch of whimsy, focused on reducing light pollution at your home. We’ll also discover the easiest way to identify the brightest objects in the night sky from your own backyard! The program will begin in the theater. After, we will use the telescope for star […]
Post Dispatch Weatherbird cartoonist, Dan Martin discusses 19th century political cartoons about Grant, highlighting the work of Thomas Nast (pro-Grant) and Joseph Keppler, who has a St. Louis connection, and was anti-Grant. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
