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Organization name: St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL Organization type: Museum, library Organizational focus: Municipality/area, genealogy, preservation, museum, archive, library, Civil War, transportation, railroad Primary contact person: Charles Brown Address: 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121 Phone number: (314) 516-7240 Email: [email protected] Website: umsl.edu/mercantile Social media: facebook.com/stlouismercantilelibrary Description: The St. Louis Mercantile Library was founded in 1846 and is the oldest library west of the Mississippi. The library holds the collection of the St. Louis Globe- Democrat, as well as various resources related to Western expansion, history of the St. Louis area, and river and railway transportation. Many of the library’s digitized resources are available for free to the public on the UMSL Digital Library database.

Organization name: The National Archives at St. Louis Organization type: Archive, museum Organizational focus: Military, archive, preservation Address: 1 Archives Dr., St. Louis, MO 63138 Phone number: (314) 801-0800 Email: [email protected] Website: archives.gov/st-louis Social media: facebook.com/nationalarchivesstlouis, twitter.com/ stlouisarchives Description: The National Archives at St. Louis is home to the largest federal records collection outside of the National Archives and Records Administration’s Washington, DC, and College Park, Maryland, locations. The St. Louis facilities hold more than 100 million civilian and military personnel records dating back to the 19th century. These records tell the story of American men and women who served this country, some of whom rose to national and international prominence as civilian employees or members of the military. Visitors will fnd the civilian and military records of former presidents, politicians, wartime heroes, famous athletes, entertainers, artists, writers, scientists, journalists, and a host of other professionals. The National Archives is open to researchers and other visitors Tuesdays through Fridays from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm. 12 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY

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*From top left: Federhofer’s Bakery; Jefferson Barracks Parade Field, 1940; Jefferson Barracks, ca. 1841 from Wilds Valley of the Mississippi. **From bottom left: Maplewood Municipal Pool; Navajo Hotel; White Haven Log Cabin. 13 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY SOUTH

Organization name: Affton Historical Society Organization type: Historical society, friends organization, historic house museum, archive, community gathering place Organizational focus: Municipality/area, architecture, preservation, house, museum, archive, famous person, historic family, historic periods Contact person: Nancy Herndon-Wrich Address: 7801 Genesta St., Affton, MO 63123 Email: [email protected] Website: oaklandhousemuseum.org Description: The Affton Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Affton as well as the 1853 Oakland House, which operates as a museum. The house is currently open for tours on the third Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 pm April through September.

Organization name: Carondelet Historical Society Organization type: Historical society, historic house museum, historic site, archive, library Organizational focus: Municipality/area, genealogy, architecture, preservation, famous person, historic family, Civil War, railroad, aircraft Primary contact person: John Remelius Address: 6303 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111 Phone number: (314) 353-3285 Email: [email protected] Website: carondelethistory.org Social media: facebook.com/carondelethistoricalsociety Description: The mission of the Carondelet Historical Society is the perpetuation of the heritage of the Carondelet region. It owns and operates the Des Peres School building, the frst publicly funded kindergarten in the United States, as a museum, library, and headquarters for the society. It is open to the public Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, and Sundays from noon to 3pm.

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Organization name: Chatillon-DeMenil House Foundation Organization type: Historic house museum, Friends organization Organizational focus: Historic preservation, architecture, historic families, museum, immigrant groups, historic periods Contact person: Mimi Stiritz Address: 3352 DeMenil Pl., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone number: (314) 771-5828 Email: [email protected] Website: demenil.org Description: The Chatillon–DeMenil House is the city’s premier residential example of Greek Revival style, with strong ties to St. Louis’s French heritage and its fur-trading era. It is also home to a large collection of 1904 World’s Fair memorabilia.

Organization name: Eugene Field House Museum Organization type: Museum, library, historic house Organizational focus: Preservation, library, museum, house, famous person, historic family Address: 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone number: (314) 421-4689 Email: [email protected] Website: feldhousemuseum.org Social media: facebook.com/eugenefeldhouse Description: The Eugene Field House Museum is the boyhood home of the children’s poet Eugene Field. It was here that his father, Roswell Field, became the attorney for Dred Scott during his trial for freedom. It is the mission of the museum to inform the public about the life and work of Eugene Field, preserve his home, educate visitors about his father, and collect and exhibit toys as an outgrowth of Field’s interest in children’s toys and dolls. The Eugene Field House Museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from noon to 4 pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for AAA members, $5 for children ages 7 to 15, and free for children under 6. 15 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY SOUTH

Organization name: Fenton Historical Society

Organization type: Historical society

Organizational focus: Municipality/area, archive, museum

Address: 1 Church St., Fenton, MO 63026

Phone number: (636) 326-0808 | Email: [email protected]

Website: fentonhistory.com

Social media: facebook.com/fentonhistoricalsociety

Description: The Fenton Historical Society is a nonproft dedicated to the preservation of the Fenton area’s past for future generations. The Fenton History Museum is managed by the society and is open for anyone who wants to learn more about Fenton. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm.

Organization name: Friends of Jefferson Barracks

Organization type: Historical society

Organizational focus: Military, Civil War, museum, park

Address: 345 North Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125

Phone number: (314) 615-8800 | Email: [email protected]

Website: friendsofjeffersonbarracks.com

Description: The Friends of Jefferson Barracks is nonproft group made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Jefferson Barracks. These volunteers are museum docents who operate the gift shop and participate in many events throughout the year, such as World War II weekend, campfre stories, a swap meet, and more. Membership is annual and ranges from $10 to $25, or $100 for lifetime membership.

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Organization name: Jefferson Barracks Historic Site Organization type: Historic site, museum, library Organizational focus: Military, historic group of people, historical periods, preservation Primary contact person: J.D. Magurany Address: 345 North Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125 (if using GPS, enter 546 Bagby Street, St. Louis, MO 63125) Phone number: (314)615-8800 Email: [email protected] Website: stlouisco.com/parks/jb Social media: facebook.com/jeffersonbarrackshistoricsite Description: Jefferson Barracks Historic Site is located within Jefferson Barracks County Park and features several historic buildings from its days as a vital Western military post. Two of the buildings contain museum galleries with artifacts, images, and interactives exploring the military history of the region. The museum and visitors center are open Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 4 pm and admission is free, though donations are greatly appreciated.

Organization name: Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Depot Organization type: Museum Organizational focus: Museum, military 1900-present Primary contact person: Michael Brueckmann Address: 94 Worth Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125 Email: [email protected] Description: A technical museum showing the evolution of U.S. ammunition from roughly 1900 to the present day, the Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Depot is run entirely by volunteers and is located in Jefferson Barracks County Park.

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Organization name: Jefferson Barracks POW/MIA Museum Organization type: Museum, historic house Organizational focus: Military, historic periods Primary contact person: Paul Dillan Address: 16-18 Hancock Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125 Phone number: (314) 699-4884 Email: [email protected] Website: jbpow-mia.org/ Social media: facebook.com/pow.mia.museum Description: The mission of this museum organization is to reverently honor all who have served our country, in any branch of the United States military, in any year and in any confict. To this end we also hope to raise awareness of the number of captured Americans who returned to us alive, and to the numbers of those who perished in captivity or peril and have not yet been returned to us for the homage they deserve. While work continues on the soon-to-be-opened museum, the organization puts on several relevant programs throughout the year.

Organization name: Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum Organization type: Museum, historic house Organizational focus: Historical periods, historic house Primary contact person: Carol Johannes Address: 12 Hancock Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125 Phone number: (314) 416-8004 Email: [email protected] Social media: facebook.com/pg/jbtelmuseum Description: The Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1896 building that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the 426-acre Jefferson Barracks Park, which is a 15-minute drive south of downtown St. Louis. Members of the Telecom Pioneers, a nonproft 501(c)3 telephone company employee service organization, and their families and friends have spent over 66,500 hours repairing and renovating the building. The self-guided, accessible museum has many hands-on, how-things-work displays created to inspire an interest in engineering and history. Boy Scouts can come to the museum to fulfll one of their Inventing and Engineering merit-badge requirements. Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 60 years and older, and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Children 4 years and younger and active military members are admitted free. 18 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY SOUTH

Organization name: Missouri Civil War Museum Organization type: Museum Organizational focus: Genealogy, architecture, preservation, historic group of people, building, museum, archive, library, cemetery, park, historical periods, Civil War, military Primary contact person: Mark Trout and John Maurath Address: 222 Worth Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125 Phone number: Mark Trout (636) 237-3398 or John Maurath (314) 791-4351 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: mcwm.org Social media: facebook.com/missouricivilwarmuseum Description: The Missouri Civil War Museum is a 501(c)3 nonproft. The museum’s objective is to focus on Missouri’s role in the American Civil War without bias. The museum organization is restoring another historic building located next door to the Missouri Civil War Museum, which will become a 6,000-square-foot library, research center, and student education center.

Organization name: New Mt. Sinai Cemetery Association Organization type: Association, cemetery, historic site Organizational focus: Genealogy, architecture, preservation, synagogue, cemetery, historic family, Civil War Primary contact person: Daniel Brodsky, executive director Address: 8430 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123 Phone number: (314) 353-2540 Email: [email protected] Website: nmscemetery.org Social media: facebook.com/newmtsinaicemetery Description: New Mt. Sinai Cemetery is the oldest Jewish cemetery in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 1850, it is home to some of St. Louis’s most prominent citizens, and in 2005, New Mt. Sinai was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery hosts a number of public events, including a memorial service as well as historic guided tours.

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Organization name: Sappington-Concord Historical Society Organization type: Historical society Organizational focus: Municipality/area, veterans, education Primary contact person: Stephen Hanpeter Phone number: (314) 918-1617 | Email: [email protected] Website: schs.ws Social media: facebook.com/sappingtonconcordhistoricalsociety Description: The primary purpose of the Sappington–Concord Historical Society is education, research, collection, and preservation of historical records and artifacts with an emphasis on the Sappington-Concord area of South St. Louis County.

Organization name: The St. Lucas UCC Church Heritage Committee Organization type: Church, cemetery, heritage committee Organizational focus: Church, cemetery Contact person: Joy Dressel Address: 11735 Denny Rd., St. Louis, MO 63126 Phone number: (636) 256-1736 | Email: [email protected] Website: stlucasucc.org/about-us/our-heritage Description: The St. Lucas UCC Church has a long history in St. Louis, dating back to the 19th century. Its heritage committee is dedicated to preserving and interpreting that history. Organization name: Sunset Hills Historical Society Organization type: Historical society, archive Organizational focus: Municipality/area, genealogy, archive, historic family Primary contact person: Morris Thomas Phone number: (314) 849-2234 Email: [email protected] Website: sunset-hills.com/319/historic-commission Social media: facebook.com/groups/441944605980929?ref=content_flter Description: The Sunset Hills Historical Society is made up of residents from Sunset Hills and the surrounding area who are dedicated to preserving the history of the region. Meetings are hosted on the fourth Monday of the month. 20 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY SOUTH

Organization name: Thomas Sappington House & Foundation

Organization type: Foundation, historic house museum, historic house, historic site, library, park

Organizational focus: Archaeology, genealogy, architecture, preservation, house, museum, library, park, historic family, historical periods, Civil War

Primary contact person: Sally Cakouras

Address: 1015 S. Sappington Rd., Crestwood, MO 63126

Phone number: (314) 822-8171

Email: [email protected]

Website: sappingtonhouse.org

Social media: facebook.com/sappingtonhousefoundation

Description: On the National Register of Historic Places, the Thomas Sappington House in Crestwood is tucked away in a 2.5-acre park and features lush lawns, a small lake, and a fountain. A rare example of Federal architecture in Missouri, the structure, fower, and herb gardens appear as they did nearly 200 years ago. Built by slaves, it is thought to be the oldest brick home in St. Louis County. Embodying the spirit of hospitality, the for-proft Barn Restaurant is a neighborhood gathering place. The Loft Gift Shop, chosen by Riverfront Times readers as the Best Gift Shop in St. Louis in 2015, offers American rustic chic wares and garden gifts. Whether for serious study or casual browsing, rest and refect at the Library of Americana and Decorative Arts. Nearby, Grant’s Trail and Father Dickson Cemetery for African Americans, founded in 1903, round out a charming getaway to Sappington House. Tours of the house are available from 11 am to 2 pm Wednesdays through Fridays and every third Saturday of the month. Admission to the Sappington House is $5 for adults and $1 for children. Special group tours of the house may be arranged.

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Organization name: U.S. Grant National Historic Site Organization type: Historic site, museum, historic house Organizational focus: Famous person, historic family, Civil War, military Primary contact person: Tim Good Address: 7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 Phone number: (314) 842-1867 Email: [email protected] Website: nps.gov/ulsg Social media: facebook.com/usgrantnps Description: U.S. Grant National Historic Site tells the stories of Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Dent Grant, and the enslaved African Americans who lived at this place in the mid-19th century. At the “White Haven” home, where Grant lived in the 1850s, visitors experience the nation’s turbulence over the slavery issue, its aftermath, and Grant’s legacy. It is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and tours of White Haven take place every 30 or 60 minutes beginning at 9:30am and ending at 4:00pm.

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North Directory: West Directory: 1. Bellefontaine Cemetery and 29. City of Ballwin Historic Arboretum Commission 2. Bridgeton Historical Commission 30. Clayton Century Foundation or 3. Florissant Valley Historical Society Clayton History Society 4. Greenwood Cemetery 31. Eureka Historical Society Preservation Association 32. Historic Hanley House 5. Jennings Historical Society 33. Kirkwood Historical Society 6. Overland Historical Society 34. Old Trails Historical Society 7. St. Louis Mercantile Library at 35. Renegade STL UMSL 36. Missouri Aviation Historical Society 8. Old Jamestown Association 37. Wabash Railroad Historical History Committee Society 9. Historic Florissant 38. History and Genealogy, St. Louis 10. The National Archives at St. Louis County Library 39. Webster Groves Historical Society South Directory: 40. Wildwood Historical Society 11. Affton Historical Society 41. Town and Country Historical 12. Carondelet Historical Society Society 13. Chatillon-DeMenil House 42. Transport Museum Association Foundation 43. Brentwood Historical Society 14. Missouri Civil War Museum 44. Rock Hill Historic Preservation 15. Missouri Pacifc Historical Commission Society(mail only) 45. St. Louis Genealogical Society 16. Sappington-Concord Historical 46. Tappmeyer Homestead Society Foundation 17. Thomas Sappington House & 47. Route 66 State Park Foundation 48. Faust Historic Park 18. Sunset Hills Historical Society 49. Saint Louis County Historic 19. Eugene Field House Museum Buildings Commission and 20. Friends of Jefferson Barracks Historian 21. Fenton Historical Society 50. Chesterfeld Historic & Landmarks 22. Jefferson Barracks Historic Site Preservation Committee 23. Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum Central/Misc. Directory: 24. Jefferson Barracks Ordnance 51. Archdiocese of St. Louis Archives Depot 52. Campbell House Museum 25. Jefferson Barracks POW/MIA 53. Dogtown Historical Society Museum 54. Landmarks Association of St. 26. U.S. Grant National Historic Site Louis 27. New Mt. Sinai Cemetery 55. Missouri History Museum Association 56. Mound City Archaeological Society 28. St. Lucas UCC church 57. Mourning Society of St. Louis (N/A) - Heritage Committee 58. St. Louis Chapter National 23 8

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Railway Historical Society (N/A) 68. Samuel Cupples House and 59. Terminal Railroad Association of St. McNamee Gallery Louis History (N/A) 69. Scott Joplin State Historic Site 60. Historical Society of University City 70. National Blues Museum 61. 1904 World’s Fair Society 71. The Jefferson National Expansion 62. St. Louis Chapter, Society of Memorial Architectural Historians (N/A) 72. Daughters of the American 63. Missouri German Consortium (N/A) Revolution, Reverend John Clark 64. Civil War Round Table of St. Louis (N/A) Chapter (N/A) 65. Missouri State Archives (Jeff City) 66. State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center St. Louis 67. Route 66 Association of Missouri (N/A) 24 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY

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*From top left: Hellwig Brothers farm in Chesterfeld,1943; Meramec and Forsyth looking south; Barn at Lucerne, ca. 1900 **From bottom left: Looking East through West Barrett Station Road, 1917; Thornhill Log Cabin; Pappas House. 25 HISTORICAL DIRECTORY

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Organization name: Brentwood Historical Society Organization type: Historical society Organizational focus: Municipality/area, archive, museum Primary contact person: Dan Fitzgerald Address: 8754 Rosalie Ave., Brentwood, MO 63144 Phone number: (314) 713-1742 Email: [email protected] Website: brentwoodmo.org/index.aspx?NID=140 Social media: bwd1919.wordpress.com Description: The Brentwood Historical Society is a nonproft community group made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of Brentwood history. The society’s collection houses photographs, newspaper articles, yearbooks, as well as personal and offcial records.

Organization name: Clayton Century Foundation or Clayton History Society Organization type: Historical society, historic house, archive Organizational focus: Municipality/area, preservation, house, museum Primary contact person: Sarah Umlauf or Bob Paster Address: 50 Gay Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 Phone number: (314) 290-8553 or (314) 862-3535 Email: [email protected] | Website: claytonhistorysociety.org Social media: facebook.com/claytonhistorysociety Description: Since 2008, the Clayton History Society has actively collected stories about the history of the community, cataloged photos and historical memorabilia, created and monitored a Clayton history website, and presented historical programs to the public. The society operates the Clayton Heritage Center at the Center of Clayton; it is open Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm and Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Additional hours are available by appointment.

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