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 162 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.