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SEEKING ST. LOUIS
A major exhibition at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park St. Louis is a fascinating city representing more than 200 years of dreams, ideas and efforts. Seeking St. Louis tells this engaging story. Visitors to Seeking St. Louis will explore the past and its impact upon the present and the future. Two galleries, Currents and Reflections, tell the story of the St. Louis region through state-of-the-art displays and interactive exhibitions featuring thousands of artifacts. Come explore with us - and get to know this place through the eyes of the people who journeyed before us. Their choices shaped the city we know and see today, as our own choices will shape the city of tomorrow
SEEKING ST. LOUIS: CURRENTS
This gallery takes visitors into the lives of the city's 18th- and 19th-century inhabitants as they took St. Louis from a frontier village to a major industrial and commercial center. Our predecessors from colonial times to the 1904 World's Fair had to rely on ingenuity and perseverance to build a community that could sustain them - from meeting needs through early cottage industries to banding together to fight disasters and catastrophes. See how they lived at home, how they worked, and how they faced crises like the 1849 fire that threatened to burn the entire city or the devastating 1896 tornado. Visitors can explore a home of a Creole family, go down to the bustling riverfront levee, and experience the panic of that 1849 fire and the heroism that saved the city. Wonderful household items, tools, an early brewing kettle and thousands more artifacts tell the story
SEEKING ST. LOUIS: REFLECTIONS
The Reflections gallery examines the decades that followed the 1904 World's Fair with Lindbergh's triumphant return from his nonstop New York to Paris flight, the city's rise as an industrial center, mobilization for World War II, the struggle for civil rights, and the building of the Gateway Arch. Lindbergh' s flight suit, an early Moon Car Company roadster from St. Louis' long connection with the auto industry, and fashion sketches from the city's once booming garment industry bring this period alive. Meeting a worker from a munitions factory, learning the stories behind local businesses and institutions, and seeing how the region continues to change and reshape the landscape creates an engaging environment to learn about these stories. Peacock Alley touches on St. Louis' role in American culture and arts, especially its rich jazz heritage. With spectacular video and audio interactive's, you can hear a tribute to famed jazz trumpeter and former East St. Louis resident Miles Davis from poet and St. Louis native Quincy Trouppe. Memorabilia and stories from great artists like Charles and Ray Eames, Chuck Berry, Willie Mae Ford Smith, T. S. Eliot, Katherine Dunham, and Kate Chopin are seen and told. The revitalized museum and Seeking St. Louis were made possible through the generous support of many MHS members and donors, and of the Missouri History Museum Subdistrict of the St. Louis Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District
LINDBERGH
This exhibition has been re-installed at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. After a successful 2002 debut of Lindbergh, an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of Lindbergh's flight to Paris, the Missouri Historical Society sent the exhibition on a national tour. Lindbergh appeared at the following venues: * Strategic Air and Space Museum in Ashland, NE * The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, WI * North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, NC * Augusta Museum of History in Augusta, GA * Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, VA. The exhibition enjoyed stunning success at the host venues-including an attendance of nearly 85,000 visitors at the EAA AirVenture Museum! On November 21, 2004, Lindbergh re-opened at the Missouri History Museum. Fittingly, the free exhibition-featuring hundreds of superb artifacts-will be housed in the galleries across the hall from where, in 1927, the society originally displayed the trophies, medals and gifts Lindbergh loaned to the institution
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE (Online Exhibition)
A Virtual Tour of St. Louis' Cultural Communities/ The Missouri Historical Society announces the launch of History Happened Here: A Virtual Tour of St. Louis' Cultural Communities (historyhappenedhere.org), an interactive and informational Web site where visitors can navigate through our region's cultural landscape. Ultimately, this virtual tour will share the collective story of our community through the memories and places of its diverse cultures. The inaugural group featured is St. Louis' Jewish community. History Happened Here: A Virtual Tour of St. Louis' Cultural Communities Web site's home page acts as a portal through which the visitor will be able to view each of the cultural groups listed and visit the sites that the group has identified. The format is easy to navigate, providing access to the historic sites in various ways: Keyword search, a timeline, neighborhood map, photographs, and alphabetical listing.Each designated site has a page featuring a description of the building, organization, event, or person plus historic and contemporary photographs. Guided by the extensive research that Dr. Walter Ehrlich conducted for his book, Zion in the Valley, the Missouri Historical Society and an advisory board of community leaders chose more than eighty noteworthy sites to trace the history of Jewish life in St. Louis. The selected sites are associated with a person, public space or event that has had a meaningful effect or significant contribution to the history of our community. The sites initial locales include synagogues, organizations, businesses and cultural locations. Other features on the site include a glossary of terms, reading recommendations, teacher resources, opportunities for marker sponsorship, and an on-line means of creating a personalized tour of the sites. For more information, visit www.mohistory.org or call 314/746-4599
THE 1904 WORLD'S FAIR: LOOKING BACK AT LOOKING FORWARD
On April 30, 1904, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company President David R. Francis officially opened the Louisiana Purchase Exposition - also known as the 1904 World's Fair - with the call, "Open ye gates. Swing wide, ye portals." A magnificent spectacle greeted the opening day crowd of 200,000 - a dazzling city stood on what had been a woodland park. Fair organizers had erected nearly 1,500 buildings - including several grand "palaces"- across1,200 acres of a newly redesigned Forest Park
BEYONE LEWIS AND CLARK:
www.beyondlewisandclark.com October 9, 2005-January 8, 2006 Over two hundred years ago, captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery headed west. The Corps of Discovery expedition became a model for later Army expeditions by Zebulon Pike, Stephen Long, John C. Fremont and George A. Custer. Subsequent Army-led exploration utilized burgeoning technology such as steamboats, telegraphy, lithography, and photography. Museum visitors will learn about the changing techniques of mapping, travel and leadership, and marvel at the sheer variety of objects and information the explorers brought back. The exhibition will bring new perspectives to one of this nation's most important stories. Beyond Lewis & Clark: The Army Explores the West was organized by the Washington State Historical Society in association with the Virginia Historical Society, Kansas State Historical Society, and Frontier Army Museum, and sponsored by the United Sates Army Center of Military History, the Army Historical Foundation, and the Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, USAA Foundation, Halliburton, the McCormick Tribune Foundation, the Carlyle Group, AUSA, Goodrich Corporation, and Burlington Foundation. Admission: Adults - $6 Seniors - $5 Children 6-18 years - $3 MHS members' tickets: Free admission based on level of membership
KATHERIN DUNHAM (Online Exhibition):
In 1991, Katherine Dunham generously donated portions of her massive collection to the Missouri Historical Society (MHS). The online exhibition explores Dunham's research and work in anthropology, her revolutionary dance technique, her film career, her global activism, her anthropological interest, and her enduring legacy. The online exhibition includes images of artifacts from the Katherine Dunham Collection (dresses, masks, shoes) located in the Missouri Historical Society Museum Collections facility and several photographs that are housed in the Missouri Historical Society Photographs and Prints Collection
2006 Exhibits
SHIFTING GEARS
The Automobile Industry in St. Louis, 18901930 October 15, 2006-April 1, 2007 (Members' Preview October 14, 2006) Organized by the Missouri Historical Society Admission: Free Description: In 1893, St. Louisans glimpsed the first "horseless carriage" on the streets of their city. Hoping to cash in on a growing industry, eager entrepreneurs quickly formed several automobile companies. Some companies lasted a short time and produced only a handful of cars, while others lasted for years and manufactured thousands of cars. St. Louis became a leader in automotive manufacturing and in the creation of new products and technology. Featuring automobiles, photographs, documents, and other artifacts, this exhibition chronicles the ascent and decline of the major car companies in the St. Louis area. The exhibition will feature Moon, Dorris, and St. Louis Motor Carriage Company automobiles
AMERICAN VISIONS OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM November 19, 2006-March 11, 2007 (Members' Preview November 18, 2006) Adult tickets: $5.00 Tour Participants: $4.00 Senior/Student: $4.00 Prescheduled School Tours: Free Children 6-12: $2.00 5 and under: Free Tickets for MHS members are Free based on membership level Free admission on Tuesdays Description: Most Americans see our history as a story of liberty and freedom. Our country was founded on these ideas. But not everyone in America has been free, and no one at any time has been free to do whatever he or she pleases. This exhibition displays more than 200 objects that tell the story of American iconography. By looking at these symbols that Americans have invented to represent the ideas of liberty and freedom, we are able to see that these ideas have been both unifying themes and sources of tension in American history. Americans have had competing and often conflicting visions of liberty and freedom, and have debated and even fought over them. From this process, the meanings of liberty and freedom have gradually expanded through time, as each generation of Americans wrestles with their scope and application. Visitors to the exhibition will discover that, because of other competing factors such as cultural prejudice and the need for security, the ideals of freedom remain unfulfilled, and perfect freedom is never achieved. Organized by the Virginia Historical Society with additional support from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and the Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Changing Exhibitions Fund, American. http://www.vahistorical.org/visions/about.htm
DRAWING UPON STONE
John Caspar Wild's Early Views of the Midwest July 2006-March 2007 Admission: Free Description: Although John Caspar Wild produced some of the finest and rarest American city views of the 19th century, he-and his artistic achievements-remain virtually unknown. Many of his prints and paintings are the earliest known depictions of American towns and chronicle the cultural and economic developments of westward expansion. The retrospective exhibition, featuring more than 30 paintings and lithographs, explores how this European artist created urban and rural landscapes in pursuit of a livelihood in America.
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Class Trip Programs:
GROUP TOURS We are excited to introduce an array of new docent-led themed tours for the upcoming school year. These themed tours are designed to fit with classroom curriculum and use our galleries in new, innovative ways. By using multiple galleries, key objects, images, and gallery activities, themed tours not only increase students' understanding of historical events but also enhance their ability to interpret and discuss events, concepts, and themes. NOTE: Tours are aligned with Grade Level Expectations (GLEs). To schedule your tour visit http://www.mohistory.org/content/Education/grouptours.aspx or call 314-454-9017
Tour Hours: Docent-led tours are available Monday through Friday at the following times: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Admission: Free for permanent galleries; special exhibitions as posted.
Duration: Tours last between 45 and 60 minutes
ADVERTISING AS A MIRROR OF SOCIETY
(Grades 6-12) Investigate the complex relationships between historical events and trends and the design and marketing of products and services. Through close examination, discussion, and group activities, students learn how advertisements are useful in deepening our understanding of history, language, values, and ideals. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections) (GLE: CA 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 1.6, 5, 6, 1.5, 4.6, 1.7; SS 1.5, 1.6, 1.2, 2.3)
ART AND ARCHITECTURE:
(Grades 5-12) Using our Jefferson Memorial Building and Emerson Center as artifacts and historical objects, students will examine the changing ideas of public space and multifunctional facilities. Participants will discuss issues that arise when creating a public space, such as accessibility, community needs, and available resources. (Galleries: Jefferson Memorial, Emerson Center) (GLE: CA 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 1.6, 5, 6, 1.5, 4.6, 1.7; SS 1.5, 1.6, 1.2, 2.3)
COME ONE COME ALL
Immigration and Its Impact on St. Louis: (Grades 4-12) Immigration is one of the most discussed issues in our lives today. This tour will focus on the impact of immigration on St. Louis over the past 250 years. Through object observation, gallery activities, and group discussion, visitors will better understand why people move and how they affect their new surroundings. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections, World's Fair) (GLE: CA 3, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 1.1, 1.2; SS 1.6, 1.8, 1.1, 2, 3, 1.9, 1.5)
FIELD TO FACTORY:
(Grades 6-8) Examine the relationship between home-based work and major industry. Through close examination and discussion, students learn about the types of work people in St. Louis did in their homes and how home-based work evolved into major industries in St. Louis. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections) (GLE: CA 5, 6, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 4.6; SS 1.2, 1.6, 1.8, 2.1, 2.3) HEROISM:(Grades 6-12) What makes a hero? How has the definition of "hero" changed over time? Explore the concept of heroism through an examination of Charles Lindbergh. Using historical analysis, object- and document-based questioning, and group discussion, students obtain a deeper understanding and new criteria for heroism. (Galleries: Lindbergh, Reflections) (GLE: CA 2, 3, 1.6, 5, 6, 1.5, 1.7)
HISTORIC ST. LOUIS
(Grades 6-8) St. Louis is a world-class city with more than one million residents. However, it was not always that way. This tour provides a panoramic view of the history of St. Louis from early fur trading hamlet to modern metropolis. Using key historic events, prominent characters, and selected objects and images, students learn about St. Louis then and now. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections, Lindbergh, World's Fair) (GLE: 1.2, 5, 6, 1.5, 1.6; SS 1.6, 2.1, 1.8, 1.5, 1.2)
THE JOURNEY WEST
Constructing Imagination: (Grades K-8) Why did people go west, what did they take, and what did they discover? From sturdy boats to trunks filled with family treasures to a peg-toothed saw-take a journey through the landscape beyond the Mississippi River with the early settlers who traveled west. The tour includes discussion and gallery activities. (Gallery: Currents) (GLE: CA 3, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 1.8; SS 1.6, 1.1, 2, 3, 2.1, 1.8, 1.2)
LEARNING TO LOOK!
Learning from Artifacts! (All Levels) How do we learn from objects? What can be discovered through careful observation? Encounter a treasure trove of fascinating artifacts and see how close examination, discussion, and writing about objects not only foster literacy skills, but also connect to all areas of curriculum. The tour includes discussion and writing activities. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections, Lindbergh, World's Fair) (GLE: CA 1.5, 1.7, 1.2, 2, 3, 1.8, 2.1, 5, 6)
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME:
(Grades K-3) Explore the past and imagine tomorrow. This tour allows our youngest visitors to learn about what life was like in St. Louis years ago and speculate about what the future may bring. Using storytelling, touch objects, and gallery activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of St. Louis and the people who live here. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections) (GLE: CA 1.5, 1.7, 1.2, 2, 3, 1.8, 2.1, 5, 6)
ST. LOUIS IN BLACK AND WHITE:
(Grades 6-12) Examine the relationship between various racial and ethnic groups in St. Louis. Through close analysis and group dialogue, students gain a better understanding of race relations in our community and the culture as a whole. This tour uses key historical movements and events, such as the abolitionist movement, civil rights movement, and urban expansion, to help students comprehend the complexity and diversity of the region. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections, Lindbergh, World's Fair) (GLE: CA 3, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 1.1, 1.2; SS 1.6, 1.8, 1.1, 2, 3, 1.9, 1.5)
TOOLS OF THE TRADE:
(Grades K-6) Explore the tools, trades, and skills that helped to develop St. Louis into the city it is today. Students examine tools and jobs from the past and present and discuss their similarities and differences. Students gain a better understanding of both the nature of work and the importance of working people in St. Louis. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections) (GLE: CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.8, 5, 6, 1.6; SS 1.5, 1.1, 2.1, 1.9, 1.8, 3.8)
WORKING WOMEN:
(Grades 9-12) How has the role of women in the workforce changed? This tour focuses on the complex changing role of women at work. By closely studying and discussing key individuals and historic events, students learn about the rise and challenges of women in the workforce. (Galleries: Currents, Reflections) (GLE: CA 3, 1.6, 1.7, 2.4, 2.1; SS 1.8, 1.9, 1.1, 1.2, 1.5)
WORLD'S FAIR:
(All Levels) The year was 1904 and the world was watching St. Louis. On this tour, students learn what it was like to visit the World's Fair. Through close examination and discussion, they gain a better understanding of the society that celebrated its accomplishments and looked forward as it embarked on the 20th century. (Gallery: World's Fair) (GLE: CA 2, 3 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.1, 5, 6, 1.1; SS 1.8, 1.6, 1.1, 2.3)
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Programs at the Museum Are you looking for a way to make history come alive for your students or community group? Join our guest artists/educators as they present programs designed to explore historic themes and periods (appropriate for all levels unless otherwise indicated). These programs use music, theater, and storytelling to engage participants in learning about history and also to connect to artifacts and displays on view in the Museum's galleries. Frequently, these programs include a gallery tour. If not, a docent-led tour can be requested. Educational/teacher programs are presented by Museum staff and guest specialists. Book Early! Visit http://www.mohistory.org/content/Education/page4.aspx to make your reservations.
LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC AND STORYTELLING: Classroom Program DEE BAN-Folk singer, educator, and storyteller Dee Ban presents historic themes by intertwining historical research with singing-folk music serves as a primary document. Students are invited to become part of the discussion and the sing-along. An experienced teacher, Dee thoughtfully engages students in the most powerful narratives of American history by exploring the music that defined the era. Date: See below for specifics Duration: 45 minutes Fee: Fee: $50 per class of up to 30 students (BUS icon) Immigration History through Song and Story Grades 5-12 November 6, 2006 9 a.m. November 9, 2006 4 p.m. Women's History Grades K-12 March 6, 2007 4 p.m. March 8, 2007 9 a.m. Classroom Program
CAROLE SHELTON
Master storyteller and educator Carole Shelton uses stories to encourage reading, language arts, and other forms of creativity. Carole portrays Elizabeth Keckley-a formerly enslaved St. Louis woman and talented seamstress who purchased freedom for herself and her son and went on to become Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker. Carole also portrays Annie Turnbo Malone, the black hair care entrepreneur and philanthropist. She was one of the wealthiest businesswomen in St. Louis early in 20th century. She invented hair care products especially for black women, employed at her peak 75,000 sales agents, and built Poro College in 1917. Date: See below for specifics Duration: 50 minutes Fee: $50 for a class of up to 30 students Meet Elizabeth Keckley Grades 5-12 October 10, 2006 9 a.m. October 18, 2006 4 p.m. April 10, 2007 9 a.m. April 12, 2007 4 p.m. Meet Annie Turnbo Malone Grades 5-12 February 13, 2007 4 p.m. February 15, 2007 9 a.m. May 1, 2007 4 p.m. May 3, 2007 9 a.m.
HISTORY ECHOING THROUGH THE GALLERIES:
In partnership with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Grades 4-8 From the plaintive sounds of the Blues to the syncopated rhythms of ragtime to the lilting melodies of folk tunes, music not only captures our attention, but it can also convey unique aspects of the period in which it was created. Listen, look, and explore in the galleries of the History Museum. Join musicians from the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra as they let music "speak" and tell some of history's stories. Students will listen to music, look closely at artifacts, and discuss the ideas integral to some of histories most captivating periods. Date: Monday, February 12, 2007 Time: 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Fee: $50 for a class of up to 30 students
ORPHAN TRAINS
Annette Harrison-Meet master storyteller Annette Harrison as she reveals the legacy of the Orphan Trains, then enrich your Museum visit by talking with one of the orphan's descendants and taking a docent-led tour of the galleries to connect these stories with others who came to Missouri. Coming to a New Place! Orphan Trains: From New York to Missouri Grades 4-8 Orphan trains! How did such a thing happen? Who were these children, and where did they come from? More important, what became of them? In Orphan Trains: From New York to Missouri, dynamic storyteller Annette Harrison presents the answers in this fascinating interactive exploration of a forgotten chapter in Missouri and American history. Characterizations, letters, first-person accounts, and music weave a vivid image of the personalities and events behind this dramatic forerunner of today's foster care system. Date: Friday, March 2, 2007 Time: 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Storytelling: 45 minutes Gallery tour/discussion: 60 minutes Fee: $50 for a class of up to 30 students Learning through Artifacts and Activities Join our talented docent staff at the Museum as they lead your students or community group on an adventure through the sites and sounds of St. Louis's past. These programs combine a hands-on workshop experience with a gallery tour. Some programs are free and others are offered for a small fee. All require two weeks advance registration. Life in the Village of St. Louis Grades 3-6 What was day-to-day life like for the men, women, and children who lived in the village of St. Louis? Students will step back in time into the shoes of 18th-century St. Louisans as they experience the sights and sounds of a French colonial village. Duration: 90 minutes (includes visit to Seeking St. Louis galleries) Fee: $150 for a class of up to 30 students (BUS icon) Tour and Classroom Program Combine a docent-led tour with a classroom experience! Enrich your students' learning through a docent-led classroom experience or add depth to your students' Museum visit by renting a classroom space during your tour visit
Class Trp Pricing
Scheduling Your Visit All tours, docent-led or self-guided, must be arranged 4 weeks in advance. Groups without advance reservations cannot be assured that their preferred galleries or times will be available. To schedule a tour, please visit http://www.mohistory.org/content/Education/page9.aspx Please
Note: Reservations cannot be made by phone. Cancellation Policy If you have a change of plans, please contact (314) 361-9017 or (314) 361-9265 immediately. Please note that the Missouri History Museum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programming on short notice due to staff illness or inclement weather. Payment Process For fee-based programming, Missouri History Museum staff will invoice you or your organization for the specified fee at the time the written confirmation is mailed.
VISITING THE MUSEUM
In preparation for your visit.
* Plan adequate travel time
* Share maps, parking information, arrival/departure times and locations with all drivers and chaperones
* Review museum etiquette with your students or group On the day of your visit...
* Arrive on time for your scheduled program-allow 15 minutes to unload your bus
* Have your confirmation letter handy.
* Check in with Museum staff when you arrive at the NORTH entrance, near the fountain Chaperones One adult chaperone should be provided for every 10 students pre-K to Grade 3, or for every 15 students Grades 3 through 12. Chaperones are crucial to the success of your visit. They assist with focusing students' attention and helping students meet the expectations of proper behavior in the Missouri History Museum . Chaperones should remain with the students during the entire visit. Arrival Time Please arrive on time for your Missouri History Museum program-allow 15 minutes to unload your bus. For our tour programs, time is needed to orient students and divide them into groups, in addition to the time we have reserved for you in the gallery. All performances begin at their scheduled time and cannot be delayed if schools arrive late. Buses and Parking Buses should unload at the Museum's Group Entrance, located on the NORTH (Lindell) side of the building, near the fountain. The Museum staff will meet you and orient your students. Buses can park in the History Museum parking lot located southwest of the Museum building near the tennis courts. Please look for directions and parking information with your confirmation materials. About Lunch Box lunches can be ordered in advance on a space-available basis. Box lunch prices range from $5.50 to $7. We regret that we do not have the facilities for groups to bring bag lunches. When weather permits, students are welcome to eat lunch on the lawns south and west of the museum in Forest Park . We will also provide a listing of area restaurants, upon request. To order box lunches at the museum, call Patty Long Catering (314) 454-3154. After your visit... Plan activities to reinforce the ideas and experience of your students. The information packet you receive with your confirmation letter also contains ideas for post-visit activities. Bus Funds Available Through a grant from the Energizer Charitable Trust, funds are available to qualifying schools to help with the cost of bus transportation to the museum. Districts eligible for this subsidy include public schools in which 20 percent or more of their students are eligible for free and reduced lunch (based on 2005 DESE data) and all schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Up to $150/bus will be granted to schools meeting these criteria. Funds can be used to bring students to the museum to go on a guided tour of one of our exhibitions or attend an Education Division program. For more information about applying for this funding, please contact Stefani Deines, administrative assistant in the Education Division, at (314) 361-9265 or education@mohistory.org |
