See a Ceremonial Sioux War ClubNew January 2023! Historian Dan Gonzales describes an artifact, a ceremonial Sioux war club, and why it was important to include in an exhibition about Manifest Destiny.
Ceremonial Sioux War ClubNew January 2023! Historian Dan Gonzales describes an artifact, a ceremonial Sioux war club, and why it was important to include in an exhibition about Manifest Destiny.
Buffalo Soldiers on Bicycles: The US Army Experiment of the “Iron Riders”New November 2022! The story of 20 Black soldiers crossing the country on bicycles in 1897 is a fascinating tale of fortitude. Learn more about it by viewing this video.
The Story of the Iron Riders: Buffalo Soldiers and BicyclesNew November 2022! The story of 20 Black soldiers crossing the country on bicycles in 1897 is a fascinating tale of fortitude. Learn more about it by viewing this video.
French Colonial Living History on the Frontier: Meet Samuel the EnglishmanNew October 2022! Join Samuel the Englishman, a netmaker in Ste. Genevieve, MO, as he explains how to make nets and their uses.
French Colonial Living History on the Frontier: Meet Jean Baptiste Maurice dit ChantillonNew October 2022! A living history performer named Jean Baptiste Maurice dit Chantillon, based in Ste. Genevieve MO, demonstrates wood working and discusses his trade.
French Colonial Living History on the Frontier: Meet Joffrey BoyerNew October 2022! Learn about moccasin making and how cultures change through time from a living history performer at the Louis Bolduc house in Ste. Genevieve MO.
Theatre in the American FrontierNew October 2022! Learn of the efforts of one actor, Noah Miller Ludlow, to bring theatre West of the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s.
One Woman’s Life on the American Frontier: Anna Maria von PhulNew October 2022! Artist Anna Maria von Phul was born in 1786 in Philadelphia and eventually settled in St. Louis, recording the Creole and Native American influences of the area through her art.
A Physical Frontier–America’s Movement WestFind resources for National History Day related to America's movement across the physical frontier of the West.
National History Day 2022-23–Frontiers In History: People, Places, IdeasCheck out our resources for National History Day 2022-23!
Being a Cavalry SoldierNew September 2022! A re-enactor explains how he developed the "persona" he uses during reenactments and an historian describes the process of joining the cavalry.
How Does That Work? Morse CodeLearn how telegraphy was created and how Morse Code was developed and used to send messages through the technology.
Re-enacting a Cavalry SoldierNew September 2022! A re-enactor explains how he developed the "persona" he uses during reenactments and an historian describes the process of joining the cavalry.
A Woman Living on the American Frontier: Anna Maria von PhulNew August 2022! Artist Anna Maria von Phul was born in 1786 in Philadelphia and eventually settled in St. Louis, recording the Creole and Native American influences of the area through her art.
Back in Time to the World of Daniel BooneNew June 2022! Learn about Daniel Boone and see artifacts from his home in Defiance, MO with historian and historical re-enactor William Ray.
Making Butter on the American FrontierA re-enactor demonstrates how frontier families made their own butter.
Exploring the World of Daniel BooneNew June 2022! Learn about Daniel Boone and see artifacts from his home in Defiance, MO with historian and historical re-enactor William Ray.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Making CornbreadTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for making cornbread.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Baking ApplesTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for baking apples.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Making SoupTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for making soup.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Making ButterTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for making butter.
Meet Frederick Bailey, a Buffalo Soldier, Portrayed by Historical Re-enactor Edwin BaileyHear the story of one buffalo soldier, as told by an historic re-enactor.
