Kirkwood Historical Society

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

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 Kirkwood Historical Society Donations and Memberships

Support the mission of the Kirkwood Historical Society and Kirkwood’s Landmark home, Mudd’s Grove. Your time, talent and treasure helps advance our mission of preserving Mudd’s Grove and the history of the Kirkwood area and its relevance to the present and the future.

  1. Volunteer!   Meet old and new friends while you help us with events, gardens, historical objects or social media content.  See opportunities HERE. 
  2. The Mudd’s Grove Porch Project Needs Support – literally!   Click to donate through our Go Fund Me Page – Mudd’s Grove Porch Project 
  3. Donate online. Click here.
  4. Be a Member. Click here.   If you prefer to mail your membership or donation, download
  5. the Membership Form and mail with check (payable to Kirkwood Historical Society) or your Credit Card information. Mail the form to: Kirkwood Historical Society PO Box 220602 Kirkwood, MO 63122

Levels of Membership

Historian Membership  – $35

Family Membership – $75

Kirkwood Membership – $125

Henry T. Mudd Membership – $250

George Dana Membership – $500

Wm Bodley Lane Membership – $1000

Lifetime Membership – $2,500

Includes recognition on a special Lifetime Member plaque located at Mudd’s Grove.

Century Membership

Is complimentary if over 70 and age + years as member = 100

Benefits of Membership include:

  • Quarterly issues of the red covered “Kirkwood Historical Review” featuring articles and pictures concerning the history of Kirkwood and surrounding areas.
  • Our annual Strawberry Festival with picnic space, entertainment and plenty of strawberries and ice cream – fun for the whole family.
  • Our speaker series which feature noteworthy authors and historians. They are scheduled on the first Monday of most months and are open to all members and guests or via Zoom.
  • Quarterly members’ meetings that feature a speaker on a subject of historical interest.
  • Throughout the year The Kirkwood Historical Society has exhibits, presentations and events pertaining to the community’s development.
  • Use of the Kirkwood Historical Society Library at Mudd’s Grove for the research needs of our community.

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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 Tour or Research Library Visit.

Private tours are by reservation only.

Call 314-764-0809 for more information and to schedule Tour or Research Library visit.

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