Discover the green heart of our city with beloved author and historian NiNi Harris on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Field House Museum. In this engaging Author Talk, Harris will share highlights from her latest book, St. Louis Parks—a beautifully written exploration of the city’s most iconic and hidden green spaces.
Recently featured on Fox 2’s “Tim’s Travels,” St. Louis Parks offers more than just scenic views—it captures the rich history, culture, and stories behind the parks that have shaped generations of St. Louisans. Whether you're a history lover, nature enthusiast, or lifelong local, this program promises to inspire a deeper appreciation for the outdoor gems all around us.
Come explore the soul of St. Louis—one park at a time!
This program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or by emailing
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About the Author:
NiNi Harris’s earliest memory is of an early autumn evening, picking up acorns as she and her father walked along Bellerive Boulevard to Bellerive Park. Her great-great-grandfather’s first job when he arrived in St. Louis in 1864 was planting trees in a St. Louis park. She has spent her career researching and writing about St. Louis’s parks, architecture, and ethnic neighborhoods and communities. Her books include histories of the Civil War years in St. Louis, the Polish heritage of St. Louis, Black St. Louis, the St. Louis Hills neighborhood, and Downtown St. Louis.
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