The year 2025 brings us the 75th anniversary of Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation Department! Join us on Wednesday evenings this June to learn about the history of our parks.
June 4-"History at/of St. Louis County Parks"
Join us on June 4th at 6 pm at the St. Louis Carousel to explore the history of and in Saint Louis County Parks with County Historian, Guinn Hinman.
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https://tinyurl.com/HistoryStLouisCountyParks
June 11- “From Rivers to Wealth, First American Military Access to the West”
Join us on June 11th at 6 pm in the St. Louis Carousel to discover the significance Fort Belle Fontaine played in the early years in the West from its Spanish origins to leading the American frontier. One of the key commanders of Fort Belle Fontaine was Daniel Bissell. Saint Louis County Parks Educator, Jeffery Edison, will discuss Fort Belle Fontaine and Bissell’s role and the building of his property Franklinville Farm.
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https://tinyurl.com/From-Rivers-to-Wealth
June 18- “Frederick Bates the State Builder”
On June 18th at 6 pm in the St. Louis Carousel, explore the life of Frederick Bates and the role he played in the building of the State of Missouri with the Faust Park Cultural Site Manager, Jesse Francis.
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https://tinyurl.com/Frederick-Bates
June 25- “Jefferson Barracks: The Key to All Points West”
Join us on June 25th at 6 pm at the St. Louis Carousel with the Cultural Site Manager of Jefferson Barracks Park, Thomas Hoff. We will hear an overview of the role and significance of Jefferson Barracks as a United States military installation along with the eventual incorporation as part of the Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation system.
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https://tinyurl.com/The-Key-to-All-Points-West
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