Kirkwood Historical Society

The Kirkwood Historical Society seeks to discover, collect and preserve the history of Kirkwood.

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About Us

The Kirkwood Historical Society is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that preserves and promotes Kirkwood’s long and storied history. It was organized in 1961 and received its 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service in July 1963. The society makes its headquarters in Mudd’s Grove, a 150 year-old house located in the heart of Kirkwood.

Mission & Vision

The Kirkwood Historical Society fosters an active appreciation for preserving the history of the Kirkwood area and its relevance to the present and future. We are guided by our vision to preserve and share the history of the Kirkwood area and be a source of community pride marked by vibrant membership and civic engagement.

Current Officers:

  • President: Gina Jaksetic
  • Past President: Doug Coombs
  • Vice President: Liz Gibbons
  • Secretary: Nancy Reeves
  • Treasurer: Tim Englebrecht
  • Curator: Peggy Childress
  • Friends President: Gretchen Curry

Current Board of Directors:

  • Victoria Bader
  • Gerry Biedenstein
  • Roy Brown
  • John F. Crowley
  • Deb Hill-Jablonski
  • Connie Krapfl
  • Ron Krieger
  • Phyllis Ravensberg
  • Cindy Roeser
  • Lucy Tidwell
  • Tom Whittaker

Chairs

  • John Crowley (Newsletter; Docents)
  • Kate Ives (House & Maintenance)
  • Victoria Bader (Grounds)

The Friends of the Kirkwood Historical Society

The Friends of the Kirkwood Historical Society is an auxiliary organization that conducts regular meetings for discussions and presentations on a variety of programs with a historical flair. The presentations are often on topics that are anything but mainstream. However, they are spellbinding, fun and offered with style and wit. The meetings are open and the public is encouraged to attend.

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Recent Posts

  • KHS Speakers Series 1904 Worlds Fair-April 5, 2021 at 6pm (see Zoom link below)
  • Possible Mars Exploration in 1919?
  • Friends’ Speaker Series: The Underground Railroad in Alton, Illinois (Zoom) 2/1/21 6:00 PM
The Kirkwood Historical Society
at Mudd's Grove
302 West Argonne Drive
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 965-5151

Open by reservation only.
Call 314-764-0809 to schedule.

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COVID-19 Update:  Private tours are by reservation only. Call 314-764-0809 for more information and to schedule.

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