Over 150 years ago, one man’s homesickness led to a colony of two-dozen Eurasian tree sparrows being transplanted to St. Louis.

A successful scientist, teacher, and inventor despite color barriers.

Satchel Paige’s long and storied history with the city of St. Louis.

Elizabeth Keckley’s talent as a seamstress not only freed her from slavery but also earned her a job in the White House as the dresser of Mary Todd Lincoln.

One of St. Louis’ most distinguished female citizens, Florence Hayward, was the only woman on the board of the 1904 World’s Fair.

Two St. Louis African American war heroes awarded the Purple Heart for their efforts in the Vietnam War.

A St. Louis toll booth operator turned local celebrity.

The 1904 World’s Fair featured a competition to showcase the first public example of powered flight in America.

The most important Bloody Island duel was the one the was never fought.

Public Historian, Amanda Clark describes the love story of President and Mrs. Grant’s brought to life through a treasure trove of love letters.