Visiting History

Enjoy visits to historic sites. You will get to see these locations, enjoy the views, and learn some of what happened there at various historical eras!

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  • How the 4th of July was Celebrated in 1876

    Join The Henry Ford to learn about 4th of July celebrations as America celebrated it's centennial.

  • True Gaelic - Searching for Ireland's Lost History

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    This film takes you on an archaeological search for a lost history of Ireland. Powerful medieval Irish kings and lords defied English armies, fiercely defending their independence. The Gaelic Irish lived strong and free in a culture all their own.

  • History of Jefferson Barracks

    Learn the history of Jefferson Barracks and its role training cavalry for America’s movement west in the 19th century and its importance as a National Cemetery for those who have served in the armed forces.

  • Fridays at the Front

    1 season

  • Fort Adams' Advanced Redoubt

  • St. Louis in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918

    This program explores the groundbreaking way that St. Louis fought the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918, saving thousands of lives. St. Louis is a textbook case of how shutting down public activity for brief periods and wearing masks reduced the number of dead here compared to many East Coast c...

  • Guided Tour of George Washington's Distillery

    George Washington operated one of the largest whiskey distilleries in early America, producing 11,000 gallons in 1799. The current distillery was reconstructed in 2007 producing small batches of whiskey on-site using 18th century methods. Walk through George Washington's working distillery with S...

  • The River

    Depression-era documentary which chronicles the exploration and exploitation of the Mississippi River from the Civil War through the 1920s. From soil erosion - logging - floods this important film

  • Tribute to Our Nations Veterans

    Meet five veterans and learn their stories of service to our nation in conflicts from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan. Tour Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and learn about its history and its mission to serve America’s veterans.