Plan to stop by the Kirkwood Historical Society booth, located just outside the Folk Life area! (Its a new spot for us.) Learn about our upcoming events and the Porch Project. Want to meet KHS supporters like you? VOLUNTEER for an hour or two at our booth, promoting all the good things happening this year in our ongoing celebration of…
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Dr. John A. Wright is our August 2nd presenter for our Speakers Series on Zoom at 6:00pm. Dr. Wright has written more than a half dozen books about African-American history in Missouri and in particularly the St. Louis region. His August topic will be “Extraordinary Black Missourians.” He published a 2013 book by the same title. Here are three links about…
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The Kirkwood Historical Society (KHS) is constantly striving to improve the condition of our 162-year-old Greek Revival home, Mudd’s Grove. As part of that effort, we routinely seek historic preservation grants to help with upkeep and repairs to the home.  On June 1, 2021, Roy Brown and Holly Washek hosted officers of the Webster Groves Chapter, National Society Daughters of…
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See the Mudd’s Grove House & Garden Tour event page for specifics located here. Members enjoy free admission. Order your free or general admission tickets. Click here to reserve your spot Overflow parking available at St. Peter School lot, located at Adams and Clay. Accessible entry and parking on South Harrison by our Gate House. Grab something to eat and something to sip (10 AM…
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