BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Saint Charles County - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Saint Charles County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Saint Charles County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20220313T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20221106T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20230312T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20231105T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20240310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20241103T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111039Z CREATED:20260630T111039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111039Z UID:10000003-1747735200-1747753200@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Next Steps in Genetic Genealogy DESCRIPTION:This program is open to the public and will be at theSt. Charles County Heritage Museum1630 Heritage Landing\, St. Peters\, MO 63303The program is free\, but reservations are necessary.Please register by Monday\, May 19\, by calling the SCCHS at (636) 946-9828 on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm or by emailing info@scchs.orq\, URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/next-steps-in-genetic-genealogy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250510T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250510T100000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111127Z CREATED:20260630T111127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111127Z UID:10000030-1746869400-1746871200@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Antonio Sanchez de Mora from the Archivo General de Indias in Seville\, Spain DESCRIPTION:There will be introductions at 9:30 a.m.\, and two 50-minute presentations will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be a Reception between the two sessions.Please call St. Charles County HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT 636-946-9828 OR GO TO info@scchs.org. to register. Space IS limited. URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/antonio-sanchez-de-mora-from-the-archivo-general-de-indias-in-seville-spain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250426T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250426T220000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111040Z CREATED:20260630T111040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111040Z UID:10000008-1745704800-1745704800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Oak Grove Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 1\, 2022Oak Grove Cemetery Tour10:00 pm to 3:00 pmMark your calendars for the Oak Grove Cemetery Tour sponsored by SCCHS. It will be Saturday\, October 1\, 2022 (rain date-October 8\, 2022) from 10-3PM. This will be a self-guided walking tour with special personalities at some of the gravesites.Click HERE to view/download flyer. URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/oak-grove-cemetery-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250426T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250426T113000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111041Z CREATED:20260630T111041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111041Z UID:10000011-1745667000-1745667000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:July Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The St. Charles County Historical Societyinvites you to join us for ourQuarterly Luncheon & General Membership MeetingSatuday\, July 27\, 2024 from 12Noon – 2pmALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(Right Behind the Hampton Inn at Cave Spring)“ A Main Investment:The St. Charles Main Street Foundation”ByPenny Pitman\, President of Iron Star\, Inc.&Randy Schilling\, C.E.O. & Founder of OPO Startups St. Charles Main Street Foundation promotes\, enhances and preserves historic Main Street by cultivating a diverse mix of businesses\, beautifying the street\, and creating family-friendly events. Come hear our SCCHS neighbors\, Penny & Randy talk about the foundation and their own personal experiences restoring some of Main Street’s iconic buildings.***************************************OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Reservations are required\, membership is not.Tickets are $25 and include lunch and presentation. Doors open at 11:30AMDeadline for making reservations is Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024To make reservations: phone 636-946-9828\, email contact@scchs.org or online by clicking CLICK HERE URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/july-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250426T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250426T000000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111040Z CREATED:20260630T111040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111040Z UID:10000007-1745625600-1745625600@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:April Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:ALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(RIGHT BEHIND THE HAMPTON INN at CAVE SPRING) The program and luncheon are $30 and require advance reservations. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Membership is not required.Doors open at 11:30. Program starts at noon.Friends and family members are welcome. Please submit reservations with paymentby Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025Phone 636-946-9828\, email contact@scchs.org or online by clicking URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/april-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250418T183000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111141Z CREATED:20260630T111141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111141Z UID:10000031-1745001000-1745001000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:The Lighting of Two Lanterns DESCRIPTION:The Lighting of Two Lanterns5:00 pm to 6:30 pmCome join the St. Charles County Historical Society (101 S. Main\, St. Charles) on April 18\, 2025 at 5-6:30pm for its kickoff event of the America 250 Commemoration. We will join historic sites and state houses across the nation in lighting two lights to commemorate the 250th anniversary of “two if by sea” and Paul Revere’s midnight ride which took place April 18\, 1775. After the lantern lighting and a public reading of the famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow\, we will enjoy light refreshments of patriotic treats and drinks together!If you own period clothing\, you are welcome to wear it! Call (636)946-9828 if you have any questions. URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/the-lighting-of-two-lanterns/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111142Z CREATED:20260630T111142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111142Z UID:10000032-1743271200-1743274800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Rock n Roll Bingo DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 29\, 2025Rock n Roll Bingo7:00 pmSt. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center\, 3rd & lst Capital Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BINGOPresented by the Saint Charles County Historical SocietySATURDAY\, MARCH 29\, 2025 – DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM\, EVENT STARTS AT 7:00PM$200 PER TABLE OF 8 OR $25 PER PERSONFree soda and water\, BYO snacks and adult beverages50/50 raffle drawing\, silent auction\, game of Dead or AliveLOCATION: St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center\, 3rd and 1st Capital Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301TO RESERVE A TABLE: Please call\, visit or mail in the attached form to:St. Charles County Historical Society\, 101 S. Main Street\, St. Charles\, MO 63301\, 636-946-9829\, scchs.orgPayment can be made by check or phone with a credit card. Make checks payable to SCCHSPayment in advance is greatly appreciated\, table hosts are responsible for ensuring full payment at or prior to event.Download: 1733938916_RocknRollBingo2025Flyer.pdf URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/rock-n-roll-bingo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111312Z CREATED:20260630T111312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111312Z UID:10000064-1742322600-1742328000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Focus on Genealogy 1 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024Focus on Genealogy6:30 pm to 8:00 pmSt. Charles County Heritage Museum THE ST. CHARLES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY”FOCUS ON GENEALOGY”PRESENTS:“County Resources for Genealogical Research”Tuesday\, November 19\, 20246:30-8:00 pmPresented by: Mary Dempsey\, Recorder of Deeds and Travis Welge\, Assessor St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds Mary Dempsey and Assessor Travis Welge will go over the different databases and resources their departments offer to locate past family members and the history of a home or property.This program is open to the public and will be held at the St Charles County Administration Building located at 201 North 2nd Street\, Room 116\, St. Charles\, MO.The program is free\, but reservations are necessary. Please register by Monday\, November 18\, by calling the SCCHS at (636) 946-9828 on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm or by emailing . Space is limited\, so only the first 20 registrants will be admitted.Download: 1723649196_FocusonGenealogyNovember2024.pdf URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/focus-on-genealogy-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111142Z CREATED:20260630T111142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111142Z UID:10000033-1740589200-1740596400@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Book Signing by Joan Haake Koechig DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025 Book Signing by Joan Haake Koechig 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Historical Society at 101 S. Main St. St. Charles Mo. 63301at St. Charles County Historical Society Archives101 S. Main St. St. Charles\, Mo 63301Genealogical Legalis: Biographical Sketches of Prominent Missouri Legal Officials 1805 to Present DayThis book includes historical profiles of the 59 individuals who served as Attorney General/Circuit Attorney/Prosecuting Attorney for what became St. Charles County from 1805 until the present day.The profiles tell of the lives of the people in the context of history and what was going on not only locally but also on a state-wide and national level. Read about:• how large the circuit or area was with many counties that was the responsibility of the legal official during different periods of time• duels that were fought even though such behavior was against the law• the many states that these individuals came from with many staying in the area and living out their lives• where these public servants were buried• how so many people had to have known the other- for example\, one man’s daughter was the second wife of another man who served as Circuit Attorney who served years later• and some rose to prominence- a cabinet member in Abraham Lincoln’s administration The records held at the St. Charles County Historical Society provided a great deal of information about these legal officials.$27.50 including taxDownload: Book Signing URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/book-signing-by-joan-haake-koechig/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250125T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250125T000000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111041Z CREATED:20260630T111041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111041Z UID:10000009-1737763200-1737763200@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:January Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:The St. Charles County Historical Societyinvites you to join us for ourQuarterly Luncheon & General Membership MeetingSaturday\, January 25\, 2025 from 12Noon – 2pm”A Visit to the 1904 World’s Fair”ALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(RIGHT BEHIND THE HAMPTON INN at CAVE SPRING)presented byJason Stratman\, Assistant Librarian\, Missouri Historical SocietyLearn some of the fascinating stories of the 1904 World’s Fair through visitor’s eye courtesy of items from the Missouri Historical Collections The program and luncheon are $30 and require advance reservations. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Membership is not required.Doors open at 11:30. Program starts at noon.Friends and family members are welcome.THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Please submit reservations with paymentby Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025Phone 636-946-9828\, email contact@scchs.org or online by clicking CLICK HERE URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/january-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting-sold-out/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241026T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241026T000000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111041Z CREATED:20260630T111041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111041Z UID:10000010-1729900800-1729900800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:October Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The St. Charles County Historical Societyinvites you to join us for ourQuarterly Luncheon & General Membership MeetingSaturday\, October 26th 2024 from 12Noon – 2pm”The Restoration of the Black Walnut Cemetery”ALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(RIGHT BEHIND THE HAMPTON INN at CAVE SPRING)Please join us for an exciting and informative afternoon presented by Steve Stopke. Steve is a member of the St. Charles County Historical Society and the 1st President of the Black Walnut Cemetery Association. The program and luncheon are $25 and require advance reservations. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Membership is not required.Doors open at 11:30. Program starts at noon.Friends and family members are welcome.Please submit reservations with payment by Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024Phone 636-946-9828\, email contact@scchs.org or online by clicking CLICK HERE URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/october-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111039Z CREATED:20260630T111039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111039Z UID:10000001-1728122400-1728136800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Oak Grove Cemetery Tour 2024 DESCRIPTION:October 5th\, 2024: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Rain Date: October 6th\, 2024: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$15 per person couple. Cost of tour includes booklet\, demonstration of cleaning headstones\, use of dowsing rods\, and a scavenger hunt for gravesite symbols. URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/oak-grove-cemetery-tour-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240927T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240927T000000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111142Z CREATED:20260630T111142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111142Z UID:10000034-1727395200-1727395200@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:The American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 27\, 2024 through Sunday\, September 29\, 2024The American Revolutionary War in the West History ConferenceSheraton Westport Plaza Hotel\, 900 Westport Plaza\, St. Louis\, Missouri 63146 The St. Charles County Historical Society\, the Saint Charles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution\, the Fernando de Leyba Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution\, the España Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution\, and the Mary Hempstead Lisa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a second American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference during September 27–29\, 2024\, at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel\, St. Louis County\, Missouri. This conference will focus on the military\, political\, social and material culture history of the western theater of the American Revolutionary War\, but will also include a few other topics requested last year\, featuring scholars from across the country and from Spain.WHERE: Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel\, 900 Westport Plaza\, St. Louis\, MO 63146DATE: September 27–29\, 2024The conference schedule & registration form are attached.Online Registration is now closed.Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International** Please allow up to 14 days for receipt of your confirmation email\, as we are only open three days per week.Download: ARWW Conference Schedule & Registration Form URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/the-american-revolutionary-war-in-the-west-history-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111312Z CREATED:20260630T111312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111312Z UID:10000065-1726599600-1726605000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Focus on Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 17\, 2024Focus on Genealogy7:00 pm to 8:30 pmSt. Charles County Heritage Museum THE ST. CHARLES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY”FOCUS ON GENEALOGY”PRESENTS:“PEP FILES\, THE FAMOUS IN THE MILITARY”Tuesday\, September 17\, 20247:00-8:30 PMPresented by: Lori Berdak-MillerThe National Archives and Records Administration-St. Louis has a wealth of military record groups to aid in family research. One group not well known are the PEP files\, Persons of Exceptional Prominence. These are famous people from all backgrounds who served their country. We will play a game of how well you know these people\, beside learning the rules and regulations of doing research at NARA-St. Louis. Perhaps you might win a book!Lori is a military researcher and genealogist — locally grown since first grade. After her father retired from the Air Force\, her family moved to St. Charles for his job at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). She graduated from Orchard Farm\, has an A.A. from Columbia College\, and a B.A\, from UMSL. Her clients include genealogists\, military collectors\, museums\, television shows\, authors\, and genealogical institutions. She also starred in podcasts and worldwide documentary.She is proud of her longtime membership in SCCHS (from her younger to older years). This program is open to the public and will be at theSt. Charles County Heritage Museum1630 Heritage Landing; St. Peters\, MO 63303The program is free\, but reservations are necessary. Please register by Monday\, September 16\, by calling the SCCHS at(636) 946-9828 on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays between10:00 am and 3:00 pm or by emailing Download: 1719670168_20240917FocusonGenealogyFlyer.pdf URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/focus-on-genealogy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111142Z CREATED:20260630T111142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111142Z UID:10000035-1725703200-1725710400@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experience - DO SOMETHING GRAND! Grandparents' Day at the SCCHS Archives DESCRIPTION:Archival Experience – DO SOMETHING GRAND! Grandparents’ Day at the SCCHS Archives10:00 am to 12:00 pm 101 S. Main St.\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301Archival ExperienceDO SOMETHING GRAND! Grandparents Day at the SCCHS ArchivesSeptember 7th10 am – 12 pmCelebrate Grandparents’ Day at the SCCHS Archives on September 7th. Connect with your family history and check out our Family Files – over 1500 surnames! See if your ancestors are in our photo collection. Learn about organizing a memory book and get your family members to relate stories and anecdotes.Free books – while they last and handouts.Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experience-do-something-grand-grandparents-day-at-the-scchs-archives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111156Z CREATED:20260630T111156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111156Z UID:10000036-1723820400-1723824000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Festival of the Little Hills August 16th-18th DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 16\, 2024 through Sunday\, August 18\, 2024Festival of the Little Hills August 16th-18th3:00 pm to 4:00 pmSt. Charles County Historical Society ArchivesIf you are planning on making a pilgrimage to the festival\, make sure you stop by at the St. Charles County Historical Society Archives. Our booth will be manned by Board Members and member volunteers who are ready to talk to you about our programs\, events\, and ways to participate. Buy an individual membership and receive your choice of two books – For King\, Cross\, and Country or The Bitter Divide by St. Charles own Rory Riddler. Buy a family membership and receive both! URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/festival-of-the-little-hills-august-16th-18th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111157Z CREATED:20260630T111157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111157Z UID:10000037-1718445600-1718456400@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experience - Juneteenth at the SCCHS Archives DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\, 2024 Archival Experience – Juneteenth at the SCCHS Archives10:00 am to 1:00 pm101 S. Main St.\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301Archival ExperienceJuneteenth at the SCCHS ArchivesJune 15th10 am – 1 pmOn June 19\, 1865\, U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No.3 which informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were now free. This day has come to be known as Juneteenth\, a combination of June and 19th. It is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.Stop by the SCCHS Archives on June 15th\, 10am – 3pm to view records pertaining to slavery in St. Charles County\, MO. Besides Federal Census records in which enumerators kept separate slave schedules\, references to people keep enslaved can be found in Land & Property files as well as Tax Assessment ledgers.Other important African-American documents\, such as Circuit Court case files will also be displayed which document freedom fights for emancipation and post-Civil War suits for property restitution.Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experience-juneteenth-at-the-scchs-archives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111157Z CREATED:20260630T111157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111157Z UID:10000038-1716026400-1716044400@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:More Than Delicious Jams and Jellies* DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 18\, 2024Archival Experience10:00 am to 3:00 pm101 S. Main St.\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301More Than Delicious Jams and Jellies* Every year\, May is set aside to celebrate Preservation Month. Beginning as Preservation Week (1973)\, the celebration was extended to the entire month in 2005 in order to showcase the diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities\, states and historic sites.Come down to historic Main Street on May 18th and visit the SCCHS Archives where we will be displaying information\, documents and images on St. Charles County’s historic sites many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places.Take a look at the documentation we hold on the City of St. Charles historic districts\, city and county maps – some of which you can purchase\, the designation of historic place names\, files on specific residences\, and information on how you can become involved in local preservation efforts.And since preservation is more than just saving old buildings\, we’ll have a hands-on\, how-to preserve your family documents and/or images. * If you know the reference to this title\, stop by the Archives on May 18th\, let me know your answer and if correct\, there will be a reward! Funding made available through the State Historical Society of Missouri Richard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant Saturday\, May 18th10am – 3pm101 S. Main St. URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/more-than-delicious-jams-and-jellies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240427T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240427T000000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111041Z CREATED:20260630T111041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111041Z UID:10000012-1714176000-1714176000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:April Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The St. Charles County Historical Societyinvites you to join us for ourQuarterly Luncheon & General Membership MeetingSaturday\, April 27\, 2024 from 12Noon – 2pmALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(Right Behind the Hampton Inn at Cave Spring)“ Missouri’s Forgotten Heroes”ByRoss Malone\, the “Czar of Missouri History”Author\, Newspaper Columnist\, Radio Host\, Teacher Genuine heroes have been in our state since the beginning and some are well-known. Othersaren’t. Wait until you hear about some of the accomplishments and heroism that has been all but forgotten.***************************************OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Reservations are required\, membership is not.Tickets are $25 and include lunch and presentation.Please submit reservations with payment by Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024Phone 636-946-9828\, email Contact@scchs.org URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/april-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111157Z CREATED:20260630T111157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111157Z UID:10000039-1713607200-1713625200@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experiences DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20\, 2024 Archival Experiences 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 101 South Main Street\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301April is an important time to celebrate and recognize volunteers. Non-profits across the country use this time to host different types of activities and events demonstrating the work done by these special people. Join us April 20th from 10am to 3pm for Volunteering at the St. Charles County Historical Society: Something for Everyone as we showcase an array of opportunities available\, highlighting the work of some of our SCCHS volunteers and how you can find a meaningful role and make a difference.This is an open-house event.”Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant.” URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experiences/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111212Z CREATED:20260630T111212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111212Z UID:10000043-1710007200-1710010800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Rock 'n' Roll Bingo DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 9\, 2023Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo7:00 pmSt. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center\, 3rd & lst Capital Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BINGOPresented by Saint Charles County Historical  SocietySATURDAY\, MARCH 9\, 2024\, DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM\,EVENT STARTS AT 7:00 PM$160 PER TABLE OF 8 OR $20 PER PERSONEARY BIRD PRICING IS $140 PER TABLE OF 8Free soda and water\, BYO snacks and adult beverages50/50 raffle drawing\, silent auction\, scavenger hunt\, game of Dead or AliveLOCATION: St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center\, 3rd and 1st Capital Drive\, St. Charles\, MO  63301TO RESERVE A TABLE:  Please call\, visit or mail in the attached form to:St. Charles County Historical Society\, 101 S. Main Street\, St. Charles\, MO  63301; phone: 636-946-9828; scchs.orgPayment can be made by check or phone with a credit card.  Make checks payable to SCCHS.Payment in advance is greatly appreciated\, table hosts are respnsible for ensuring full payment at or prior to event. Download: 1702495872_SCCHSRocknRollBingo10_3.pdf URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/rock-n-roll-bingo-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111157Z CREATED:20260630T111157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111157Z UID:10000040-1710007200-1710010800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Rock n Roll Bingo DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 9\, 2024Rock n Roll Bingo7:00 pmSt. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center\, 3rd & lst Capital Drive\, St. Charles\, MO 63301 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BINGOPresented by the Saint Charles County Historical SocietySATURDAY\, MARCH 9\, 2024 – DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM\, EVENT STARTS AT 7:00PM$160 PER TABLE OF 8 OR $20 PER PERSONEARLY BIRD PRICING IS $140 PER TABLE OF 8Free soday and water\, BYO snacks and adult beverages50/50 raffle drawing\, silent auction\, scavenger hunt\, game of Dead or AliveLOCATION:  St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center\, 3rd and 1st Capital Drive\, St. Charles\, MO  63301TO RESERVE A TABLE:  Please call\, visit or mail in the attached form to:St. Charles County Historical Society\, 101 S. Main Street\, St. Charles\, MO  63301\, 636-946-9829\, scchs.orgPayment can be made by check or phone with a credit card. Make checks payable to SCCHSPayment in advance is greatly appreciated\, table hosts are responsible for ensuring full payment at or prior to event.Download: 1702497305_SCCHSRocknRollBingo10_3.pdf URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/rock-n-roll-bingo-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111227Z CREATED:20260630T111227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111227Z UID:10000047-1708768800-1708776000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experiences DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 24\, 2024 Archival Experiences 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 101 South Main Street\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301Just for fun\, and in honor of Valentine’s Day\, February’s Archival Experience will be all about LOVE and finding it in the SCCHS Archives’ Special Collections. And since there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday\, given that February 2024 is special\, we’ll be leaping to showcase why people love local history and archives with a display of love letters\, valentines\, and artifacts.This program will be part self-guided/hands-on and part tour of our building at 101 S. Main\, the historic City Market & Fish House\, and old City Hall.Cost: Free (but donations will be appreciated)Since space is limited\, reservations are necessary. Register by February 21st\, by calling 636-946-9828 or emailing info@scchs.org “Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant.”Download: 1706124093_February2024AE.jpg URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experiences-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111256Z CREATED:20260630T111256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111256Z UID:10000057-1706356800-1706364000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:January Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 27\, 2024January Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting12:00 pm to 2:00 pmAll Occasion Banquet Center\, 111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301The St. Charles County Historical Societyinvites you to join us for ourQuarterly Luncheon & General Membership MeetingSatuday\, January 27\, 2024 from 12Noon – 2pmALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(Right Behind the Hampton Inn at Cave Spring) “Enslavement and The Underground Railroad in Missouri & Illinois”Please join us for an informative afternoon presented by Julie Nicolai\, author and local St. Louis historian who has been studying the Underground Railroad in Missouri\, Illinois and Kansas for more than twenty-five years. Her book\, Enslavement and the Underground Railroad in Missouri and Illinois details the horrors experienced by people enslaved in Missouri\, as well as their stories of courage and perseverance. Julie earned a BA and MA in Art History and Archaeology from Washington University in St. Louis. The program and luncheon are $25 and require advance reservations. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Membership is not required.Doors open at 11:30. Program starts at noon.Friends and family members are welcome.Please submit reservations with payment by Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024Phone 636-946-9828\, email contact@scchs.org or online by clickingDownload: 1700699921_SCCHSQuarterlyLuncheonMeetingJanuary2024.pdf URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/january-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111227Z CREATED:20260630T111227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111227Z UID:10000048-1705764600-1705764600@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experiences DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 20\, 2024Archival Experiences10:00 am to 3:30 pm101 South Main Street\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301Saving Memories: Creating a Family ArchiveDo you have shoeboxes overflowing with letters\, photos\, newspaper clippings and various other documents? Do you want to organize your family memories\, but are confused where to start due to size\, diverse formats or attached emotions? The first Archival Experience of the new year on January 20th will take you through how to handle your artifacts\, the best supplies to buy\, and ways to display and share your personal archives. You’ll receive some sample preservation materials\, as well as a resource list of suppliers to get you started at home. This program is free\, but reservations are necessary. We only have room and supplies for 20 participants for each session: SESSION 1: 10am-12noon & SESSION 2: 1:30-3:30pm.Please register by January 17th by calling 636-946-9828 or emailing info@scchs.org “Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant.” URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experiences-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111227Z CREATED:20260630T111227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111227Z UID:10000049-1702720800-1702728000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experiences DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 16\, 2023Archival Experiences10:00 am to 12:00 pm101 South Main Street\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301 As we are amid the holiday season\, the sights turn to lit up houses\, Christmas trees\, and packed streets of shoppers. Our thoughts turn to time with family and friends\, holiday parties\, and gift giving. Often\, this time is one that we reflect on past seasons and special gifts that brightened our childhoods and memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Have you ever wondered what items your parents or grandparents may have had on their wish lists? Curious as to what items were available as possible gifts during Christmases past? So\, it’s only appropriate that December’s Archival Experience be Memories of Christmas Past with a display of Christmas cards\, ornaments\, toys and more!Learn about the St. Charles County Historical Society and its Archives as you tour our building\, and since this AE session is child friendly\, bring the kids along because we will have a hands-on holiday craft for them to make and take.Cost: Free (but donations will be appreciated)This is a Members-Only event. Since space is limited\, reservations are necessary. Register by December 13th by calling 636-946-9828 or emailing info@scchs.org. Be sure to include the number of participants\, including the number of children when making your reservation.”Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant.” URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experiences-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111227Z CREATED:20260630T111227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111227Z UID:10000050-1702720800-1702728000@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experiences DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 16\, 2023Archival Experiences10:00 am to 12:00 pm101 South Main Street\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301 As we are amid the holiday season\, the sights turn to lit up houses\, Christmas trees\, and packed streets of shoppers. Our thoughts turn to time with family and friends\, holiday parties\, and gift giving. Often\, this time is one that we reflect on past seasons and special gifts that brightened our childhoods and memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Have you ever wondered what items your parents or grandparents may have had on their wish lists? Curious as to what items were available as possible gifts during Christmases past? So\, it’s only appropriate that December’s Archival Experience be Memories of Christmas Past with a display of Christmas cards\, ornaments\, toys and more!Learn about the St. Charles County Historical Society and its Archives as you tour our building\, and since this AE session is child friendly\, bring the kids along because we will have a hands-on holiday craft for them to make and take.Cost: Free (but donations will be appreciated)This is a Members-Only event. Since space is limited\, reservations are necessary. Register by December 13th by calling 636-946-9828 or emailing info@scchs.org. Be sure to include the number of participants\, including the number of children when making your reservation.”Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant.” URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experiences-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111242Z CREATED:20260630T111242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111242Z UID:10000051-1700301600-1700308800@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:Archival Experiences DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 18\, 2023 through Saturday\, November 18\, 2023Archival Experiences10:00 am to 12:00 pm101 South Main Street\, St. Charles\, Missouri 63301″Over the river and through the woods…” and into the SCCHS Archives for a Thanksgiving themed Archival Experience. Learn about the Society’s important community role as you get a taste for our organizational structure and mission. Also\, we will be discussing some Family History activities to add to your Thanksgiving menu for your own family gatherings. Due to space constraints\, we can only accommodate 30 adults for this Archival Experience.Cost: $10 Members/$20 Non-Members (Fee can be applied to the purchase of a membership.)Please register by November 15th by calling 636-946-9828 or emailing info@scchs.org or CLICK HERE to register online”Funding made available through the State Historical Society of MissouriRichard S. Brownlee Missouri Local History Grant.” URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/archival-experiences-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111211Z CREATED:20260630T111211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111211Z UID:10000041-1698429600-1698429600@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:The American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 27\, 2023 through Sunday\, October 29\, 2023The American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference6:00 pmSheraton Westport Plaza Hotel\, 900 Westport Plaza\, St. Louis\, Missouri 63146The American Revolutionary War in the West History Conference WHERE: Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel\, 900 Westport Plaza\, St. Louis\, MO 63146DATE: October 27-29\, 2023TIME: Opening Reception: Friday\, October 27th\, 6-8 p.m.See attached booklet for complete schedule informationNOTICE: Accommodation: Unfortunately\, we have completely used up our allotment of rooms at the special conference rate at The Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel\, where the conference will be held. They still have a few rooms available but only at the regular rate. Other hotels nearby include Days Inn\, Best Western\, Hawthorne Suites\, La Quinta\, and Comfort Inn at very competitive prices. There are also a Marriott and Hilton at higher prices. An aerial map showing these hotels in relation to the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel can be seen https://www.google.com/maps/@38.702534\,-90.4497394\,3467m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu. Download: American Revolutionary War Conference Schedule & Details URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/the-american-revolutionary-war-in-the-west-history-conference-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231021T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20231021T000000 DTSTAMP:20260630T111041Z CREATED:20260630T111041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T111041Z UID:10000013-1697846400-1697846400@saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com SUMMARY:October Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Quarterly Luncheon & General Membership MeetingSatuday\, October 21st 2023 from 12Noon – 2pm”The Lewis & Clark Expedition and Its’ Historic Aftermath”ALL OCCASION BANQUET CENTER111 Compass Point Drive St. Charles\, MO\, 63301(RIGHT BEHIND THE HAMPTON INN at CAVE SPRING) Please join us for an exciting and informative afternoon presented by Steve Stopke. Steve is a member of the St. Charles County Historical Society and the 1st President of the Black Walnut Cemetery Association. His background is in teaching. He has taught students from the junior high level all the way through the college level. The program and luncheon are $23 and require advance reservations. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Membership is not required.Doors open at 11:30. Program starts at noon.Friends and family members are welcome.Please submit reservations with payment by Wednesday\, October 18\, 2023Phone 636-946-9828\, email contact@scchs.org or online by clicking URL:https://saint-charles-county.gowebhero.com/event/october-quarterly-luncheon-general-membership-meeting-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR