Saint Charles County

Fourth of July Parade!
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Anchorage) | St. Charles, 101 S. Main Street,, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
Come see the Historical Society’s float in the 2026 St. Charles 4th of July Parade! We’ll be throwing it back to the 1950s because we’ve been Rockin’ History since 1956!The parade will begin at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse Parking Lot, exiting at James MacKay Drive and traveling north on Main Street to Monroe Street. Floats will turn right onto Monroe Street and travel along Riverside Drive to return to the Boathouse Parking Lot.
The parade will begin at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse Parking Lot, exiting at James MacKay Drive and traveling north on Main Street to Monroe Street. Floats will turn right onto Monroe Street and travel along Riverside Drive to return to the Boathouse Parking Lot.

Sharing the Spirit of America
2026-07-08 16:30 - 18:30 | St. Charles, 101 S. Main Street,, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
Come hear a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, 250 years after the first public reading in Philadelphia!
. 4:30 pm – Meet at First Capitol and pick up “mini Liberty Bells” for procession
. 4:45 pm – Procession from First State Capitol to the steps of the St. Charles County Historical Society
. 5:00 pm – Reading of the Declaration
. 5:30-6:30 pm – Light refreshments and grounds open at the yard of the First State Capitol
NO NEED TO REGISTER!

Faces of 250: The Fight for Freedom
2026-07-09 11:00 - 15:00 | 1868 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO, 1868 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO, 63341, United States
At this special America250 Event, you’ll have the chance to meet men and women who witnessed the Revolutionary War in its westernmost Battle of St. Louis.
Come meet:
Jeanette Forchet, a free Black woman who witnessed the Revolution in St. Louis
A soldier from George Rogers Clark’s Army and hear about his Spanish Militia allies
Madame dit Rigauche, a woman who charged to the entrenchments during the Battle of St. Louis
Daniel Boone’s family – and learn how they were involved during the Revolutionary period
There will also be historical craft demonstrations like blacksmithing going on around the grounds.

Sample Ticket Event
2026-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Sample Event Venue, 1019 S Big Bend Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117, United States
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July 2026 Quarterly Luncheon “The 1871 Railroad Bridge and the Men who Lived and Died Building It”
2026-07-25 00:00
“The 1871 Railroad Bridge and the Men Who Lived and Died Building It” By Guest Speaker: Ray Kemp, SCCHS Board Member
$30 per ticket; register here!Open to the public – members and non-membersPiazza Messina5535 Highway NCottleville, MO 63304

City of Weldon Spring - Shakespeare In the Park
2026-08-07 18:30
5401 Independence Rd, Weldon Spring, MOIndependence AmphitheaterJoin us for Shakespeare in the Park on Friday, August 7th, at 6:30 PM! Enjoy a live performance of Two Gentlemen of Verona, brought to you by the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. Food options:Coming Soon

America250 Lecture: The U.S. Constitution, an Overview
2026-08-08 00:00
Join us for a look at the structure and history behind the U.S. Constitution–hopefully to encourage further study and appreciation of this significant document.This event is FREE and will take place at Kathryn Linneman Library Branch Room A. Speaker Bio: Michael (Mike) Fagan served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for the Eastern District of Missouri for twenty-five years, until February 2008, and was called back as a Special AUSA in 2019 and 2020 to advise on an international complex criminal case. He now consults on domestic and transnational criminal law and procedure, anti-money laundering, counterterrorism, intelligence, and emergency planning issues. Post-2008, Mike serves as Counsel and Policy, Risk, and Compliance Strategist for the St. Louis Fusion Center, the federally-funded state and local anti-terrorism effort. Additionally, as an Adjunct Professor he teaches upper-level and graduate law students courses in International Money Laundering, Corruption and Terrorism at Washington University School of Law, as well as serving as Constitutional Law instructor for the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy.THIS AMERICA250 LECTURE SERIES IS sponsored by gingham’s homestyle restaurant (636)946-0266located at 1566 Country Club Plaza St., st. charles, mo 63303

Faces of 250: The Pursuit Continues
2026-08-13 00:00
At this special America250 Event, you’ll have the chance to learn about how the American Revolution changed history.Come learn about:Changes to slavery in the new United States government and how the fight for freedom had to continue The Lewis and Clark Expedition and how the Revolutionary War influenced the expeditionImmigration to Missouri and how immigrants sought the new American freedom for themselvesThere will also be historical craft demonstrations like blacksmithing going on around the grounds.

Focus on Genealogy
2026-09-01 00:00, 2026-11-17 00:00
Details coming soon!

America250 Lecture: The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses?
2026-09-12 00:00
Join us for a summary of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, what they cover, how and why they came to exist, and their costs and benefitsThis event is FREE and will take place at Kathryn Linneman Library Branch Room A. Speaker Bio: Michael (Mike) Fagan served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for the Eastern District of Missouri for twenty-five years, until February 2008, and was called back as a Special AUSA in 2019 and 2020 to advise on an international complex criminal case. He now consults on domestic and transnational criminal law and procedure, anti-money laundering, counterterrorism, intelligence, and emergency planning issues. Post-2008, Mike serves as Counsel and Policy, Risk, and Compliance Strategist for the St. Louis Fusion Center, the federally-funded state and local anti-terrorism effort. Additionally, as an Adjunct Professor he teaches upper-level and graduate law students courses in International Money Laundering, Corruption and Terrorism at Washington University School of Law, as well as serving as Constitutional Law instructor for the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy.THIS AMERICA250 LECTURE SERIES IS sponsored by gingham’s homestyle restaurant (636)946-0266located at 1566 Country Club Plaza St., st. charles, mo 63303

Cemetery Tour
2026-10-03 00:00
Take a step back in time and learn the stories of historic persons of St. Charles! Each stop on the tour will be presented by subject expert, and most are dressed in period costume presenting themselves as the interred historical individual. The headstone cleaning and dowsing rod presentations are part of the tour and it is at your own pace. Tickets: $20 for one person, $30 for two peopleThank you to our Gold Sponsor for this event: Monuments of St. Louis!

SCCHS 70th Anniversary Gala
2026-10-09 00:00
Mark your calendars for a night of celebration: the St. Charles County Historical Society is honoring its 70 years of preserving our county’s history and genealogy with a gala! The 70th anniversary is the platinum anniversary – come celebrate with us! The event will take place on October 9, 2026 from 6-9pm at Old Hickory Golf Club. Ticket and sponsor information will be available soon.

October 2026 Quarterly Luncheon Guest Speaker: Lynne M. Jackson
2026-10-24 00:00
“Dred and Harriet Scott: The Path to Freedom”By Guest Speaker: Lynne M. Jackson, The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation President$30 per ticket; register here!Open to the public – members and non-membersPiazza Messina5535 Highway NCottleville, MO 63304

America250 Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
2026-11-14 00:00
At this event, we will be exploring the role of the Chickasaw Nation during the Revolutionary War through archaeology and genealogy, including Donna’s own family history.This event is FREE and will take place at Spencer Road Library Branch Room L.Speaker bio: Donna J. Rausch is a retired Historic Site Administrator with a deep passion for cultural research and preservation. A federally recognized member of the Chickasaw Nation, Donna holds a Master’s in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology from the University of Mississippi, where she researched historic Chickasaw communities and identified over 18,000 trade beads. Her career spans roles with the National Park Service, Missouri State Parks, and as an adjunct anthropology instructor. Donna’s work at the Felix Valle State Historic Site sparked a love for French colonial history, which she continues to explore through genealogy, reenactments, and basket weaving with her husband, Doug. Though retired, Donna remains actively engaged in historical research and interpretation from her home in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.THIS AMERICA250 LECTURE SERIES IS sponsored by gingham’s homestyle restaurant (636)946-0266located at 1566 Country Club Plaza St., st. charles, mo 63303

America250 Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
2026-12-12 00:00
This lecture will showcase the artistry and research of a seamstress who recreates Revolutionary War-era clothing, including pieces featured in the American Revolutionary War in the West traveling exhibit.This event is FREE and will take place at Middendorf-Kredell Rooms A & B.Speaker bio: Kathy Nadeau taught herself to sew when reenacting ignited a creative spark. She has spent the past 12 years bringing history to life through fabric. Her work—meticulously documented through storyboards and showcased in exhibits like American Revolutionary War in the West—reflects both her craftsmanship and deep respect for the past.THIS AMERICA250 LECTURE SERIES IS sponsored by gingham’s homestyle restaurant (636)946-0266located at 1566 Country Club Plaza St., st. charles, mo 63303
