Kirkwood Historical Society

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

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April 11, 2022 By Member

” Done in a Day” Spring Clean-Up at Mudd’s Grove Grounds

Everyone is welcome. Come early, come later, leave early, stay late, work as long as you’d like! Saturday, April 23rd from 9 am to 4 pm. (Rain Date Sunday April 24th, same time) Please bring any garden tools you think you’ll need. (we don’t have any to spare) including, but not limited to: clippers/loppers rake gloves shovels/spade weeding tools bucket City…
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February 25, 2022 By Member

Honoring Kirkwood’s Black History – Educator, James Milton Turner

On this final weekend of Black History Month, we are recognizing James Milton Turner for his achievements and central role in education and Kirkwood history. He was a significant leader in the areas of African American education, civil rights, and foreign diplomacy during the decades after the Civil War. Learn more at these links: A PBS story about the Turner School Building…
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January 31, 2022 By Member Leave a Comment

Former Chancellor Of Austria Once Resided In Essex Home

Kirkwood Historical Society member and Kirkwood business owner Ronald Krieger shares the following story about the man who lived at 424 W. Essex Ave.  https://www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirkwoodtimes/former-chancellor-of-austria-once-resided-in-essex-home/article_73f14cd4-7f89-11ec-b04b-f3be3d1e8cee.html

January 6, 2022 By Member Leave a Comment

Board Spotlight: Ron Krieger, OK Hatchery

As part of our ongoing spotlight of our Board Members, we share this article from Washington University’s, Washington Magazine, December 2021 issue. If you know Ron, you will agree with us that he certainly is NOT “just an old man who tends to recall too much insignificant information.” As a valued contributor to our mission and the Editor of the…
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December 16, 2021 By Member 2 Comments

Kirkwood History Is Made Everyday!

Congrats to Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery for re-purposing a favorite Kirkwood historical location. Here’s the KSDK spot on the shop. Note that the historical photos are courtesy of The Kirkwood Historical Society. Our Harlan Gould Library is the sole repository of Kirkwood books, maps, artifacts. We continue to be a resource for reporters, authors, researchers and YOU.https://www.ksdk.com/…/63-ca325d26-f0a5-4cf5-a1a5…

October 31, 2021 By Member Leave a Comment

Here’s a peek at the November issue of Kirkwood Lifestyle Magazine, featuring the Kirkwood Historical Society

https://citylifestyle.com/saint-louis-mo/articles/arts-and-culture/kirkwood-historical-society-celebrates-60

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Recent Posts

  • ” In the Mudd” Talk: Garden Cleanup & Helping Native Bees Overwinter. August 5, 2022. 12:30 Inside Mudd’s Grove
  • July “In the Mudd” Master Gardener Lecture – Lights Out For Living Things at Mudd’s Grove
  • Community Call for Key Volunteers
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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Call 314-764-0809 for more information and to schedule.

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