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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.
Join us on Saturday, September 20 for the annual John Y. Simon Day Lecture, delivered by NPS Historian and Curator Nick Sacco. Nick will examine the lives of Ulysses and Julia Grant within the context of their families, highlighting letters, personal recollections, and other contemporary observations to shed light on this aspect of their lives. […]
This outdoor living history event will take you back to Grant’s presidency. You’ll be guided to different parts of White Haven to hear stories from people who were influenced and directly impacted by the Grant administration’s policies regarding Native American peoples and white settlement in the west. The event is free, but spaces are limited […]
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free concert on the lawn in front of the house, featuring the Old Jawbone, an old-time string band. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and find a spot on the lawn.
Hailing from the St. Louis, Mo. area, Paul (PJ) Jarvis and the Zydeco Crawdaddys treat you to a variety of traditional and contemporary Zydeco music from the French Creole region of southern Louisiana. For almost three decades, the Crawdaddys have been bringing the sounds of Southern Louisiana to local community concerts, Mardi Gras celebrations, festivals, […]
Our second concert of the season will feature the Soulard Blues Band. With nine straight wins in the "Best Blues Band" category in a local poll, the Soulard Blues Band is not just any band. Formed in 1978, the Soulard Blues Band brings a distinctive touch to just about any style of music they play. […]
