Events

Book signing at La Belle Vie/The Cafe at Frenchtown, May 12th, 4-6pm
A secret mission to conquer the Illinois Country...A woman helped defend the main gate at St. Louis...and Spain actually won the American Revolutionary War. All of this and more can be found in "The American Revolutionary War in the West", the accompanying book to the exhibit of the same name at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum. Come meet the author and exhibit curator, Stephen L. Kling, Jr. and get your copy autographed!

Presented by David Miller, President, Central States Archaeological Society

Presented by Mary E. Case, MD; Chief Medical Examiner for St.
Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin Counties.

Dr. Case will address how the medical examiner system evolved over time in St. Charles County -- how it operated in the past and in the 21st century.

In celebration of American Archives Month, the SCCHS is offering free tours
of its building at 101 S. Main Street, the Old City Hall/City Market & Fish House.

Please join us for an exciting and informative afternoon presented by Steve Stopke.

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. https://www.google.com/maps/@38.702534,-90.4497394,3467m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu.

Over the river and through the woods..." and into the SCCHS Archives for a Thanksgiving themed Archival Experience.

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

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

Saving Memories: Creating a Family Archive
Do 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