Gateway to Pride

All programs are virtual unless otherwise specified. UPCOMING EVENTS Advocating for Pride Thursday, April 15 | 6:30pm REGISTER: https://10379a.blackbaudhosting.com/10379a/Gateway-to-Pride-Throwback-Chat Join a panel of representatives from local advocacy groups and ......More

All programs are virtual unless otherwise specified. UPCOMING EVENTS Advocating for Pride Thursday, April 15 | 6:30pm REGISTER: https://10379a.blackbaudhosting.com/10379a/Gateway-to-Pride-Throwback-Chat Join a panel of representatives from local advocacy groups and LGBTQIA-friendly organizations to learn about their work as they discuss the challenges and successes of advocating for LGBTQIA+ communities in the St. Louis region. See STL: LGBTQIA+ History of the Central West End These programs take place in person. For most of the 20th century, St. Louis’s Central West End was a hub of LGBTQIA+ community life and political activism. This tour will explore some of the places that were instrumental in shaping the neighborhood’s fascinating history, including the locations of fabulous nightclubs and progressive churches, the home of the region’s first gay community center, and the starting point of St. Louis’s first Pride march. Along the way we’ll explain how St. Louis’s LGBTQIA+ citizens have been a part of the growth, decline, and renewal of neighborhoods throughout the city. DETAILS See STL walking tours are 2 hours in length and are wheelchair accessible. Tour starting/ending points are included in your booking info. At the direction of the Department of Health for the City of St. Louis, protective face coverings are required for guests age 9 and up. Guests will also be asked to practice social distancing during the tour. RATES $15 per person for MHS members $20 per person UPCOMING TOUR DATES Saturday, March 27 | 2pm Register: https://10379a.blackbaudhosting.com/10379a/See-STL-Walking-Tour-LGBTQ-History-of-the-Central-West-End Saturday, April 24 | 2pm Register: https://10379a.blackbaudhosting.com/10379a/See-STL-Walking-Tour-LGBTQ-History-of-the-Central-West-End-24Apr2021 Saturday, May 22 | 11am Register: https://10379a.blackbaudhosting.com/10379a/See-STL-Walking-Tour-LGBTQIA-History-of-the-Central-West-End These tours are associated with #GatewayToPride, presented by the William A. Kerr Foundation. Program sponsorship provided by AARP St. Louis. Gateway to Pride Throwback Chats: Coffee Cartel Friday, May 14 | 12:00pm Gateway to Pride Throwback Chats offer an opportunity to learn and reminisce about more recent St. Louis LGBTQIA+ history in an intimate setting. Each program features a presentation about a significant place or moment, followed by an open conversation where participants can ask questions and share stories. Join Dennis Gorg, owner of the Central West End’s Coffee Cartel, for a look back at the coffee shop that was a mainstay of St. Louis’s LGBTQIA+ communities for 22 years. Registration for this program is free and will open April 1. Space is limited. Please register by May 12. Harriet Hosmer with Amanda Clark Tuesday, June 15 | 11am JOIN THROUGH ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87670428331 A woman whom Elizabeth Barrett Browning called “a perfectly emancipated female,” the sculptor Harriet Hosmer defied just about every gender, social, and cultural norm of her time. This talk with Community Tours Manager Amanda Clark will explore Hosmer’s life, her work, and her legacy—in St. Louis and far beyond. https://www.facebook.com/events/201762514887747

Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT

History on Tap: When the Sky Comes Down

Details Through the use of historic maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts, we’ll explore the historic St. Louis tornadoes of 1896, 1927, and… More https://www.facebook.com/events/789708088213700

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Virtual Learning and Homeschool Day

The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) celebrates educational choice through recurring Homeschool Day programs at the Missouri History Museum. MHS takes pride in offering experiences that are designed to best serve the needs of homeschool families. UPCOMING TOPICS We ......More

The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) celebrates educational choice through recurring Homeschool Day programs at the Missouri History Museum. MHS takes pride in offering experiences that are designed to best serve the needs of homeschool families. UPCOMING TOPICS We Demand: Voices of St. Louis Women Monday, March 15 | 10am to 2pm LEARN MORE: https://mohistory.org/events/homeschool-day-voices-of-st-louis-women Experience St. Louis’s history and celebrate Women’s History Month through the stories of diverse women. Examine how their lives have shaped this region’s past and present, and learn about some of the St. Louis women who are working hard for their community today. STEAM through Forest Park Monday, April 19 | 10am to 2pm LEARN MORE: https://mohistory.org/events/homeschool-day-steam-through-forest-park Forest Park is more than a beautiful green space—it’s also the home of the Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, and so much more! Explore the STEAM side of what the park has to offer as you learn about the conservation, innovation, and design that have given St. Louis the Forest Park you know and love today. Healing Missouri: Missouri’s Medical History Monday, May 17 | 10am to 2pm LEARN MORE: https://mohistory.org/events/homeschool-day-healing-missouri In the past year the topics of medicine, health, and disease have been on our minds more than ever. Together, we’ll look back at St. Louis’s deep medical history and the innovation and research that put the city on the forefront of medical progress. We’ll analyze past pandemics and public health concerns and learn how they influenced our city and culture. Issues remain throughout medicine and public health, and we’ll hear about people in St. Louis who are working to fix them. Dive into all things medical at our May Homeschool and Virtual Learning Day, Healing Missouri: Missouri's Medical History https://www.facebook.com/events/629499934236626

Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Vietnam War Dialogs

Details Learn about the L.A.R.A. method for constructive dialogue (Listen, Affirm, Respond, Ask/Add) in this interactive program. Watch and discuss… More https://www.facebook.com/events/864091930849072

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