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

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January 25, 2021 By Deb Leave a Comment

Friends’ Speaker Series: The Underground Railroad in Alton, Illinois (Zoom) 2/1/21 6:00 PM

December 1, 2020 By Deb Leave a Comment

Giving Tuesday

We are currently raising funds for capital improvement projects at Mudd’s Grove. This historic gem is a Greek Revival home built in 1859. Like any 19th century home, it requires updates to retain its place in our history. Here’s the link to make a donation. Thank You from the Kirkwood Historical Society. https://kirkwoodhistoricalsociety.com/donat…/contribution/

September 4, 2020 By Deb Leave a Comment

About Labor Day . . .

Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters. In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young…
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August 29, 2020 By Deb Leave a Comment

Visiting Mudd’s Grove During Covid-19

August 6, 2020 By Deb 1 Comment

It’s Membership Renewal Time

To our members, it is time to renew your membership. For our followers, we hope that you will consider joining us as we strive to “preserve, illuminate and celebrate” our Kirkwood area history. One of the benefits of membership is our Quarterly Review. The Review is a content-rich 12-page booklet. The Summer 2020 issue pictured here, contains three in-depth stories,…
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July 12, 2020 By Deb Leave a Comment

Mudd’s Grove is Open- Call 314-764-0809 to reserve a tour or library visit.

Reservations Only. Tours & Library Access. Plan Ahead: Determine day and time of your visit. The house is open 1-4 PM Sundays and Thursdays only Reserve Your Visit: Call to reserve your start time for your 30 minute visit between the hours of 1 and 3 PM Leave voice message Your will receive a confirmation via call back Support Safety…
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The Kirkwood Historical Society
at Mudd's Grove
302 West Argonne Drive
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 965-5151

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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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