Podcasts about Missouri History Museum

In the first hour of the Chris and Amy show on KMOX, we kick it off with our Top 3; today is Juneteenth, STL to pay former police chief over death of wife in freak accident, and the Cardinals to pay two today in Chicago. We welcome in to the studio Julia Clark, African American History Initiative Programming Specialist at the Missouri History Museum, to talk about today's "Joyful Juneteenth Celebration!"

We welcome in to the studio Julia Clark, African American History Initiative Programming Specialist at the Missouri History Museum, to talk about today's "Joyful Juneteenth Celebration!"

In the first hour of the Chris and Amy show on KMOX, we kick it off with our Top 3; today is Juneteenth, STL to pay former police chief over death of wife in freak accident, and the Cardinals to pay two today in Chicago. We welcome in to the studio Julia Clark, African American History Initiative Programming Specialist at the Missouri History Museum, to talk about today's "Joyful Juneteenth Celebration!" In the second hour of the show, we are joined by Matt Pauley to talk Cardinals baseball and the complications of today's doubleheader. Then, Megan Eberhart, Director of Cardinals Promotions and Events joins us in studio to tell us all about fun summer activities happening at the ballpark! In the third and final hour, Rongey has been summoned to jury duty. He and Amy want to know if you are working today, and whether his delivery business is a good idea. Lastly, Mark Sundlov, Director of the Soldier's Memorial joins us to honor Tuskegee Airmen in St. Louis.

This special episode of "Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel" was filmed in front of a live audience at the Missouri History Museum. In this hour-long reflection on the resilience and strength of African Americans, Carol Daniel sat down with three guests: Cicely Hunter, public historian at @MissouriHistory, on how St. Louis's Black community showed resilience in the face of great adversity even after the troops informed the last enslaved persons in the U.S. of their freedom. Linda Simms, President of the St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society, on how more African Americans are doing the research to determine their ancestry beyond slavery. Tandra Taylor, PhD, expert on African American culinary history from @siueweb, on food as a cultural impact for those who came out of slavery. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. 

Sam Moore with the Missouri History Museum joins Chris and Amy previewing the Twilight Thursday concert series along Lindell. The event is family friendly and includes food trucks. The Museum will be open until 8pm on Twilight Thursday concert nights.

Johnny Rabbitt takes listeners on a journey through the rich history and cultural impact of Route 66, from its founding in 1926 to its decommissioning in 1985. He shares how the "Main Street of America" shaped St. Louis, detailing the highway's path through city streets like Kings Highway and Florissant Avenue. Plus, Johnny previews his upcoming free event at the Missouri History Museum on May 13th, where he'll talk about growing up in St. Louis and the memories tied to this iconic roadway.

The Missouri Historical Society has flung open a vault of artifacts it's been collecting since the 1860s. A new rotating exhibition at the Missouri History Museum gives visitors a chance to experience dozens of self-contained stories behind these objects — from a massive bird-hunting rifle to adorable kids' clothing from the last century. Museum tour manager Ryan Deloach shares his highlights from “Collected.” Also, the historical society's president, Jody Sowell, reacts to the news of cancelled grants totaling $250,000 after cuts by the Trump Administration to the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

We can't think about the future without first understanding our past. That's the message in this week's episode as we head to Forest Park to the Missouri History Museum. We sat down with Jody Sowel, the President of the Missouri Historical Society and one of the most fascinating interviews I've had in a while. Jody is a transplant of St. Louis but you'd never know it. He has a passion and a deep knowledge of our city that rivals those born and raised here. If you haven't been to the history museum in a while, listen up because you'll be shocked about everything new they have to offer and explore. We chat about it all as they gear up for some pretty big milestones.

Debbie Monterrey talk with Julia Clarke, Missouri History Museum- African American History Initiative Programming Specialist and what the history museum is doing to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Journalist Steven Thrasher was featured as a speaker at the Missouri History Museum during a commemoration of World Aids Day on December 1. Thrasher's 2022 book, "The Viral Underclass," draws deeply from his reporting in the St. Louis region, and explores the way viruses — from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19 — expose society's fault lines.

MUSIC Courtney Love is raffling off her handwritten lyrics to Hole's "Violet" for charity -- and Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins revealed that he's bought a few tickets for that raffle. Alex Van Halen told the 'Talk is Jericho' podcast that "three or four" albums worth of unheard Eddie Van Halen music is sitting in the archives. Philip Anselmo of Pantera has launched a new project called Scour. Their first album, Gold, is due out February 21st. The first single from it is called "Infusorium," and it's on YouTube now. Primus announced an open call for drummers to replace Tim "Herb" Alexander, who left the band last month. They're looking for a resume and a recent performance video to be sent to drumsearch@primusville.com. TV "Cape Fear" has already been two really awesome movies. First in 1962, starring Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum . . . then in 1991, with Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. And now it's being turned into a TV series for Apple TV+, with Javier Bardem playing the psychotic Max Cady. Family Matters star Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel from 1989 to 1998, revealed in his forthcoming memoir, Growing Up Urkel, that he was told to wear looser jeans to hide his “bulge” as he grew older Paris Hilton just launched a pet grooming collection, available now on Amazon. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: It only took 80 years, but the stunning red velvet dress Judy Garland wore in Meet Me in St. Louis has been reunited with the coat that topped it at the Missouri History Museum. The 1904 World's Fair exhibit—and will be on display through the holidays. COMEDY Katt Williams knew his interview with Shannon Sharpe was going to be a problem. Williams recently spoke about his appearance on Club Shay Shay earlier this year.  AND FINALLY Video game award nominees announced … The Game Awards 2024 nominations are out – and the nominees for this year's Game of the Year award include: Astro Bot Balatro Black Myth: Wukong Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Metaphor: ReFantazio Industry insiders are pointing out that some games might have gotten snubbed, such as Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – among others. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSICCourtney Love is raffling off her handwritten lyrics to Hole's "Violet" for charity -- and Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins revealed that he's bought a few tickets for that raffle.Alex Van Halen told the 'Talk is Jericho' podcast that "three or four" albums worth of unheard Eddie Van Halen music is sitting in the archives. Philip Anselmo of Pantera has launched a new project called Scour. Their first album, Gold, is due out February 21st. The first single from it is called "Infusorium," and it's on YouTube now.Primus announced an open call for drummers to replace Tim "Herb" Alexander, who left the band last month. They're looking for a resume and a recent performance video to be sent to drumsearch@primusville.com.TV"Cape Fear" has already been two really awesome movies. First in 1962, starring Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum . . . then in 1991, with Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. And now it's being turned into a TV series for Apple TV+, with Javier Bardem playing the psychotic Max Cady.Family Matters star Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel from 1989 to 1998, revealed in his forthcoming memoir, Growing Up Urkel, that he was told to wear looser jeans to hide his “bulge” as he grew olderParis Hilton just launched a pet grooming collection, available now on Amazon.MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:It only took 80 years, but the stunning red velvet dress Judy Garland wore in Meet Me in St. Louis has been reunited with the coat that topped it at the Missouri History Museum. The 1904 World's Fair exhibit—and will be on display through the holidays.COMEDYKatt Williams knew his interview with Shannon Sharpe was going to be a problem. Williams recently spoke about his appearance on Club Shay Shay earlier this year. AND FINALLYVideo game award nominees announced … The Game Awards 2024 nominations are out – and the nominees for this year's Game of the Year award include: Astro Bot Balatro Black Myth: Wukong Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Metaphor: ReFantazio Industry insiders are pointing out that some games might have gotten snubbed, such as Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – among others.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First female in Missouri to ever harvest an elk full Mark Sundlov from the Missouri History Museum joins the show to discuss Soldiers Memorial Military Museum's 41st Annual St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 am Honor all US military veterans throughout the St. Louis region! Anna Budnik, the first female hunter drawn for an elk tag in Missouri & therefore first woman EVER to harvest an elk in Missouri joins the show. John Launius also stops by to discuss his work with The Incense Journey and the Find Your Tribe Initiative. 2319 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:27:00 +0000 GtxZzaEUTHnSt2nHjuMgzhCKrsW79Vmr sports,leisure,government Second Amendment Radio sports,leisure,government First female in Missouri to ever harvest an elk Each week 2nd Amendment Radio talks about anything and everything that impacts the rights and passions of today's firearm's enthusiats. Conceal carry laws, hunting, training, new products and celebrity interviews are all part of this power packed hour. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Leisure Government False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-l

In this episode from our vault, historian Chris Daly reviews the sensational career of publisher Joseph Pulitzer before we take a virtual tour of the Missouri History Museum in Pulitzer's adopted hometown of St. Louis. The transcript is episode 65 at https://journalism-history.org/podcast/. 

Ed Wheatley, author and historian, joins Megan Lynch previewing the exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The 1944 World Series: St. Louis vs. St. LouisDate: Tuesday, September 17, 2024Time: 11:00am From 10-1pm, memorabilia from the 1944 world series will be on display at the museum.

The St. Louis initiative Dance the Vote is using the arts to get people to register to vote ahead of the November general election. Ahead of this Saturday's Dance the Vote event at the Missouri History Museum, cofounder Joan Lipkin and youth activist Precious Barry discuss the importance of fostering civic engagement among young people before they hit voting age, disability voting rights and efforts to increase voter turnout in the St. Louis area.

The founder of 'Dance the Vote', Joan Lipkin, joins Megan and Tom promoting the event at the Missouri History Museum on Saturday, Sept 14. 

Join host Veronica Theodoro as she welcomes Julius Hunter to the podcast—a beloved St. Louis journalist, TV anchor, and historic preservationist. Discover Julius' passion for bringing light to St. Louis' rich architectural heritage, highlighted in his two iconic coffee table books on the city's premier private streets. Listen in as he shares stories from his childhood growing up in the shadows of the grand houses on Vandeventer Place, his illustrious and varied career, and his work with the Missouri History Museum, Campbell House Museum, and the Julius K. Hunter and Friends African American Research Collection. Plus, learn about the prestigious Landmarks Association of St. Louis Lifetime Achievement Award he will receive this year. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Chouteau Building Group.  Chouteau Building Group specializes in highly custom construction projects, and collaborates with St. Louis' best independent architects and designers to build projects that are truly one of a kind. Whether it's a new build, addition, renovation, historic preservation and restoration, or commercial project, consider Chouteau Building Group for all of your building needs. Visit cbg-stl.com to book your consult. Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode?  We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at vtheodoro@stlmag.com or to podcasts@stlmag.com. We can't wait to hear from you! Looking for more inspo? Subscribe to our Design+Home newsletter to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (@vtlookbook) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Julius Hunter Missouri History Museum Campbell House Museum Julius K. Hunter and Friends African American Research Collection Landmarks Association of St. Louis Kingsbury Place Kingsbury Place: The First Two Hundred Years by Julius Hunter Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America's Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988 by Julius Hunter Vandeventer Place The Great Fire of 1849 Hydraulic Press Brick Company Bellefontaine Cemetery Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis Annual Orchid Auction Missouri Botanical Garden Architect and Designer Awards You may also enjoy these articles from SLM: Behind the rise—and fall—of private streets in St. Louis What happened to Vandeventer Place? How did the Great Fire of 1849 reshape St. Louis? 8 historic house tours in St. Louis Landmarks Association announces its Most Enhanced Awards More episodes of House of Lou See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Clark is the Community Tours Manager for the Missouri History Museum  and she shared some of the history of the bridge and James Eads himself.

Recognition and acceptance is hard to come by for many marginalized groups. Yet, when such groups reach a certain degree of visibility, they often face another challenge: being viewed as a monolith. Queer Writes aims to push against preconceptions by celebrating the diversity of LBGTQ+ writers in St. Louis. Program creator Joan Lipkin and actor Michael Kearns talk about the program and preview an upcoming Queer Writes event at the Missouri History Museum.

In this episode, we invite you to meet us in St. Louis, Louis, for a conversation about the 1904 World's Fair. Joining our discussion is Adam Kloppe, a public historian with the Missouri Historical Society who worked on the new World's Fair Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, which opened in April 2024.  We discuss both the new perspectives and harsh realities faced when creating the exhibit, as well as the innovation, grandeur, and spectacle of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition that still inspires wonder and awe to this day. 

Dr Jody Sowell, President and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society joins Debbie Monterrey to preview a new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum opening this weekend.  Gateway to Pride opens June 7.   Getty Images  

Before the Stonewall Riot in 1969, queer love, experiences and struggles for civil rights were woven into the fabric of American — and St. Louis' — culture. The Missouri History Museum will unveil the Gateway to Pride exhibit, highlighting queer history for the first time since the Missouri Historical Society's founding in 1866.

Dr. Suzanne Saueressig was known for transforming veterinary medicine in the St. Louis region. She helped stabilize a struggling Humane Society of Missouri clinic in the 1950s and 60s despite resistance from her colleagues in a then heavily male dominated field. St. Louis Public Radio's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson spoke with Andy Primm at the Missouri History Museum about Saueressig and how she became the state's first practicing female veterinarian.

On this week's episode presented by Busey Bank, Josh is talking with Mike Konzen of PGAV. Headquartered in downtown St. Louis, PGAV is behind some of the most recognizable destinations locally and around the world. The global firm of designers, architects and planners is responsible for the design of places close to home such as the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame & Museum in addition to experiences at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, which opened last year. Their projects attract 120+ million visitors per year on 5 continents. Josh and Mike discuss the recently opened World's Fair exhibit at the Missouri History Museum in which PGAV played a big role, how he recruits and retains a talented team in St. Louis and beyond, empathy and its role in business and leadership, and their shared appreciation for mid-1970 Oldsmobile Cutlasses. It's so cool to know that this type of immensely creative work is being done here in St. Louis. Let's go…

First opened in 2004, the Missouri History Museum closed their long-running running exhibit on the 1904 World's Fair last April to reimagine the experience. The newly renovated exhibit has been unveiled and it confronts the many hard truths that hid behind the grandeur of the World's Fair hosted in St. Louis. Sam Moore, managing director of public history and Sharon Smith, curator of civic and personal identity at the Missouri History Museum share the additions and new perspectives in the exhibit.

The Eads Bridge is a structure of distinction, not only for its design and materials, but also for its place in regional history and culture. A new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum commemorates the bridge's 150th year. Amanda Clark, public historian at the Missouri Historical Society and content lead for the “Eads Bridge at 150” exhibit, discusses the legacy of the bridge a century and a half after its completion.

Johnny has Sam Moore from the Missouri History Museum to talk about the new 1904 Worlds Fair Exhibit. Kyle Faintich from Midwest Money to talk about the model train exhibit they have next sunday. and Danni Eichenhorn to tak about Liquor Licenses.

First opened in 2004, the Missouri History Museum closed their long-running running exhibit on the 1904 World's Fair last April to reimagine the experience. Next month the museum will unveil its work over the last year of confronting the many hard truths that hid behind the grandeur of the World's Fair hosted in St. Louis. Sam Moore, managing director of public history and Sharon Smith, curator of civic and personal identity at the Missouri History Museum share the additions and new perspectives in the exhibit and upcoming events when the exhibit reopens on April 27.

 Join Johnny Rabbit on a journey through the history of education in St. Louis, starting from Pierre Laclede's founding of the city in 1764. Explore the evolution of schools, from private French language schools to the establishment of public schools, kindergartens, and universities. Learn about key milestones, influential educators like Susan Blow, and significant events like the Louisiana Purchase World's Fair in 1904. Discover how St. Louis played a role in the women's rights movement and the birth of the telephone. 

Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann were talented and musically gifted women. They were both child prodigies and both dazzled audiences across Europe. While they were (and still are) often put in the shadow of a talented male relative, one woman quietly stepped out of the spotlight while the other fought to stay. Registration is open for our Field Trip to New York City in September of 2024! For information and to register, please visit Like Minds Travel. (While you're there, look at the itinerary for our Paris Field Trip in October, it's almost sold out.) Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% at Honeylove.com/HISTORYCHICKS, tell them we sent you! Come see us live at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis, Missouri on March 7th! For more information visit mohistory.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate and Jenn discuss the Women in Soccer event at the Missouri History Museum next week, STL City SC's Chief Experience Officer Matt Sebek discusses the new food and events coming up this season, then they talked to Jeff Reuter from the Athletic.

  The Mourning Society of St Louis is a civilian reenacting group with an interest in mourning, death culture, Spiritualism, and the funeral customs of the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. This incredibly unique group, co-founded by Edna Dieterle and Katherine Kozemczak in 2005, plans educational events such as historically accurate funerals and wakes, and is the first of its kind. Join the conversation with Patrick, Edna, Katherine, and Sherri Morrow, a member since 2015. How do they build the atmosphere and set the scene? What can modern society learn from Victorian mourning customs? How does playing a character in mourning affect these ladies in their daily lives? Pour some tea, cover your mirror with a black drape, and hear about the inspiration, the research, and the planning behind events that even includes a live seance play based on documented moments in history! Visit BigSeance.com/244 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link   In this episode: Intro :00 The Mourning Society of St Louis is a civilian reenacting group with an interest in mourning, death culture, spiritualism and the funeral customs of the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Their main focus is public educational events. The Mourning Society has participated in events with our partners at the beautiful and historic Bellefontaine Cemetery, the Campbell House Museum, the St Louis Public Library, Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, Missouri History Museum, the General Daniel Bissell House, the Field House Museum, Lafayette Park Conservancy, and the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden. :52 Guests for this episode are Edna Dieterle and Katherine Kozemczak, who co-founded the Mourning Society of St. Louis in 2005, along with Sherri Morrow, who joined the group in 2015. 4:15 Katherine tells the story of how the Mourning Society came about. Her and Edna were already volunteers on the board for a historic mansion in St. Louis. But the main inspiration started with Edna's trip to a home Mississippi. 4:55 Katherine and Edna's growing collection of artifacts and accoutrement, including coffins! 6:03 In 2015 their educational mourning events expanded to include funerals at the beautiful and historic Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, and wakes at the the Campbell House Museum. 7:18 A truly unique group, and probably the first of its kind! 9:01 More on the Victorian funeral events at Bellefontaine Cemetery, including a service in the chapel, and educating participants on the cholera epidemic in 1865. 10:00 A striking and moving sight that includes an undertaker with a historic and period hearse. 12:21 The research and education that goes into the planning of events. 13:50 Sherri on why she joined the Mourning Society. “These are my people.” 14:47 Finding (or sewing) Victorian clothing! 15:23 Carpe Diem. Facing mortality and how playing the role of “mourner” affects these reenactors in their daily modern lives? 18:22 When people just don't appreciate or understand it. 23:48 Tear Catchers and Wearing Black. Misconceptions about Victorian mourning customs. 27:14 “A lot of times, women did not attend the funerals at all, because men were like, ‘They can't control their emotions and they're going to cry in front of everybody.'” — Katherine 32:03 Black drapery, superstitions around mirrors, and marking the house to know a death has occurred. 34:03 The custom of placing coins over the eyes of the deceased. 37:09 Events at the Campbell House and the Magic Chef Mansion, including a wake, mourning customs, medical aspects of Victorian mourning (including live leeches!), and post mortem photography. 38:22 The Spiritualism event at the General Daniel Bissell House, which includes spirit communication devices, and a seance play which incorporates documented accounts of seances from the period! 40:03 Volunteering or joining the group. “It's just like a bad dance, you know? Too many ladies and not enough gentleman. We never have enough people to carry the coffin.” — Katherine 44:09 Drawing people in, sneaking in education, and making it fun. 47:45 Building the atmosphere and setting the scene. “We try to leave people with an impression of what it was really like and not like a romanticized idea of what it was like. We definitely had people cry on some of the tours before, because I think they go in thinking it's going to be spooky, and sometimes it's incredibly sad.” — Katherine 48:28 “We were all like, 'Whoa. We're doing something here.'” — Katherine 50:03 Connecting emotionally with things from the past. “I think there's a tendency to disconnect from things that haven't happened in living memory.” — Katherine 51:03 Children died all the time, but it doesn't mean they weren't just as devastated by the loss as we would be today. 54:35 Patrick imagines who his Mourning Society character would be and how he would dress. 56:03 “I started doing this because I was very passionate about history, and I love finding out things that I didn't know before. And this definitely gives you a chance, when you do the research, to just plunge into it.” — Sherri 58:31 When it's time to take off the veils, pull your iPhones out and have fun! 59:14 “Who are we going to bury?” — Edna 59:55 Expanding to other time periods and movements, like women's suffrage. 1:00:37 The Mourning Society of St. Lous is approaching their 20 year anniversary! 1:02:43 Outro 1:03:57 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:05:15   Looking for more Mourning Society? MourningSociety.com Facebook: @MourningSociety Instagram: @MourningSocietyStL Beyond the Grave: St. Louis Mourning Society keeps funeral traditions alive (West News Magazine) St. Louisans Are Undertaking A Reenactment Of Robert Campbell's Wake 140 Years After His Death (NPR) The St. Louis Mourning Society teaches visitors about 19th century funeral and mourning customs. (PBS) Patrick has two photo albums (Album 1 & Album 2) from visits to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Flickr)     The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and YouTube. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance!    

Authors Calvin Riley and Nini Harris join Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston on Saint Louis in Tune to discuss their book, Black St. Louis. They delve into the rich African American history in St. Louis, covering significant personalities, the formation of vibrant neighborhoods, the educational strides achieved, and key historic events that shaped the current Black experience. Calvin and NiNi's discussion emphasizes the importance of looking at Black history as an integral part of all St. Louis history and how their book brings to light unknown but important historical figures and narratives.[00:00] Introduction and Hosts' Casual Conversation[00:11] The Importance of Unknown Figures in St. Louis History[02:31] Discussion on the Book Black St. Louis[02:42] Exploring the Life of Jeannette Forchet[03:29] The Role of African Heritage in St. Louis[05:25] Introduction to the Authors and Their Collaboration[06:05] The Importance of Preserving Black Artifacts[20:08] The Impact of Immigration on Black St. Louisans[27:41] The Significance of Freedom Suits in St. Louis History[31:21] Discussing Freedom Suits and Education[31:29] The Struggle for African American Education[33:03] The Story of Vashon Family and Their Contribution to Education[34:06] Discovering Vashon Family Artifacts[36:07] The Establishment of the George B. Vashon Museum[37:43] Exploring the Curtis Family and People's Art Center[41:32] The Impact of Migration on St. Louis Neighborhoods[50:04] The Significance of the Book Black St. Louis[51:47] Promoting the Vashon Museum[52:29] Closing Remarks and HumorGeorge B. Vashon Museum - https://georgevashonmuseum.org/NiNi Harris - http://www.niniharris.com/Future Dates with Calvin and NiNi about Black Saint LouisSunday, Feb. 11 2:00 p.m. (NiNi Harris), Campbell House Museum – in Downtown; 1508 Locust StreetTuesday, Feb. 13 11:00 a.m. (Calvin Riley), Missouri History Museum; 5700 Lindell BlvdTuesday, Feb. 13 7:00 p.m. (Calvin Riley), Webster Groves Presbyterian Church; 45 West Lockwood Ave.Saturday, Feb. 17 10:00 a.m. (NiNi Harris), Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site White Haven; 7400 Grant Road — in South County Wednesday, February 21 6:30 pm (Calvin Riley), Richmond Heights Library; 8001 DaleSaturday, March 2 11:00 a.m. (NiNi Harris), Carondelet Branch of the St. Louis Public Library; 6800 Michigan Avenue Wednesday, April 10 TBA (Calvin Riley), Maplewood Public Library: 7550 Lohmeyer AveThis is...

Managing Director of Public History for the Missouri Historical Society Sam Moore joined Tom and Debbie in studio talking about the Missouri History Museum and the goal to color every inch of the walls of their "Coloring STL" exhibit. 

Welcome to the STL Bucket List Show! In this episode, hosts Luke & Marissa Farrell, joined by Sam Moore, Director of Public History at the Missouri Historical Society (MHS), explore the dynamic history of St. Louis. Discover MHS's founding mission in 1866, with over half a million annual visitors to the Missouri History Museum and a vast artifact collection supported by 4,500 members.Uncover MHS's core components: the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library & Research Center. Soldiers Memorial, downtown, currently features the evocative exhibit "Vietnam at War & at Home." Meanwhile, the Missouri History Museum, nestled in Forest Park, is a nationally accredited institution showcasing local and regional history.Explore how the museum keeps history alive with rotating exhibits like "Coloring STL" and "Soccer City." Join Luke & Marissa and their guest, Sam Moore, for an engaging journey through St. Louis' past. Experience the stories that have shaped the city, with a glimpse into the vibrant present and exciting future.Support the show

KMOX's Johnny Rabbitt is hosting one last program at the Missouri History Museum. Morning Editor Olivia Moses sat down with him to discuss the program and radio through the years.

Join Johnny Rabbit on a nostalgic voyage back to St. Louis circa 1972, reminiscing about the city's landscape, entertainment, and pivotal moments. From the radio stations revolutionizing the airwaves to iconic hits gracing the music charts, Johnny delves into the vibrant local music scene, featuring memorable concerts and buzzing hotspots like benzos. He shares glimpses of the sports scene, discussing the performances of Cardinals, Blues, and local college teams. Mentioning pivotal figures like Red Schoendienst, Whitey Herzog, and other sports personalities, Johnny Rabbit weaves a tapestry of the era's sporting ambiance. Furthermore, he invites you to a special event at the Missouri History Museum, spotlighting the history of St. Louis radio and TV, 

The St. Louis General Strike of 1877 was a pivotal moment in labor history. It involved hundreds of railroad, factory and transit workers who were able to grind commerce to a halt. A new play, “1877,” shares that story and premieres this week at the Missouri History Museum. Playwright Colin McLaughlin and actors Josh Mayfield and Courtnei Morris join the show.

Enter the mystical world of the supernatural with Johnny Rabbit as he unveils a captivating narrative related to the eerie eve of Halloween. Broadcasting from the Chase Hotel's former legacy room, Johnny delves into the remarkable endeavors of the Haunt Hunters, detailing their peculiar methods of dealing with ghosts and spirits. From ghost removal techniques involving red doors to incense-burning rituals, Johnny discusses their insights on handling these unearthly entities. Exploring the distinction between ghosts and spirits, he sheds light on their tendencies and movements. Sharing anecdotes from the Spiritualist Church and personal encounters, including a surprising conversation with the deceased lead singer of the 1966 hit "The Cheater," Walter Scott, Johnny Rabbit mesmerizes with tales of hauntings and ghostly apparitions. Additionally, Johnny previews his upcoming "Ghosts of St. Louis" program on Halloween day, featuring live ghostly music and intriguing discussions on paranormal subjects. Don't miss out on the mystique of the unknown!

KMOX's Megan Lynch sits down with St. Louis musician Royce Martin as he talks about the spirit of Ragtime and his own original compositions. Discover how his deep connection to St. Louis and its musical heritage, especially with Scott Joplin, has influenced his creative path. As a self-taught artist, Royce shares his diverse inspirations from classical to jazz, and his passion for storytelling through his music and film scores in a special event Thursday, July 27th at the Missouri History Museum's Lee Auditorium.     (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Rochelle Caruthers, New African American History Initiative Director joins TIAM previewing Juneteenth events and other exhibits at the Missouri History Museum 

The Missouri History Museum in St. Louis contains a set of twenty-nine bound volumes, each one containing hauntingly beautiful writing that was allegedly dictated from beyond the grave. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has on display the taxidermied body of a famous primate, who once played a pivotal role in America's earliest forays into space exploration. And at the Museum of American Cocktail in New Orleans, Louisiana, visitors can find a bottle containing a drink that is said to have caused madness, hallucinations, and a passion for violence in those who consumed it.For even more Mysteries at the Museum, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/mystery to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. 

Host Pete Wood takes this episode of The CITY Voice on the road to the Soccer City exhibit at the Missouri History Museum and sits down with Jody Sowell, President of the Missouri Historical Society, to learn all about the rich soccer history and culture that runs deep through St. Louis. America's First Soccer CITY. 

Living in St. Louis means having some knowledge of the city's remarkable claims to fame. Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis' signature accent, the infamous, vertically sliced St. Louis bagel and being the site of the 1904 World's Fair. The Missouri History Museum looks to tell the complete history of the fair by revamping their exhibit on the fair to prominently feature perspectives and interpretations of people of color at the turn of the century.

You would be hard pressed to talk about sports history without mentioning St. Louis — and that goes for soccer, too. St. Louis' first Major League Soccer team is off to a record breaking first season, but City SC is far from the first notch in the region's soccer timeline. Sam Moore, managing director of public history for the Missouri Historical Society, says St. Louis is justified to claim the title of first soccer capital in the U.S.

Dr. Jody Sowell, President of Missouri Historical Society joins Debbie talking about how the Missouri History Museum can help lift our community. 

The Missouri History Museum's "St. Louis Sound" exhibit was designed like an album, with both the greatest hits of St. Louis music and some deep cuts from more obscure favorites. The museum's Andrew Wanko discusses the region's impact on popular music. The last day to view the exhibit is Sunday, January 22.

Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Missouri Founder Monica R. Butler will emcee a one-day music festival this weekend. She says St. Louis has a rich gospel history that has shaped the genre around the globe.

Original cast members of the 1989 show "Some Of My Best Friends Are..." will reunite tonight for one show at the Missouri History Museum. They describe the satirical revue as the first piece of explicitly LGBTQ theater ever performed in the state.