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
The mission is to seek, discover, collect, study and preserve the history of Kirkwood and the surrounding areas. The society promotes educational programs, exhibitions and special events, and provides for the preservation of Mudd’s Grove, the society’s headquarters.
Current Officers:
- Doug Coombs, President
- Deb Hill-Jablonski, Vice President; Social Media
- Nancy Reeves, Secretary
- Lauri Heitz, Treasurer
- Peggy Childress, Curator
- Gretchen Curry, Friends President
Current Board of Directors:
- Cindy Bambini
- Carla Baum
- Jim Biekert
- Roy Brown
- Mary Ellen Dick (Greentree; Corresponding Sec))
- Liz Gibbons (Membership)
- Betty Hudgins (Historical Societies Liaison)
- Ron Krieger (Review Editor)
- Angie Bay (Quarterly Programs)
- Phyllis Ravensberg
- Linda Ross
- Tom Whittaker (Mission & Branding)
Chairs
- John Crowley (Newsletter; Docents)
- Kate Ives (House & Maintenance)
- Joe Godi (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.