Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum is dedicated as a memorial for veterans and as a museum for preserving a historic collection of military artifacts. The memorial building is open to the public and has meeting space available for schools, veterans groups and associated organizations. The Memorial participates in events such as the Stand Down Program for homeless veterans, which is held in September, and the annual Veterans' Day observances for which the Memorial provides meeting space and logistical support. In the central breezeway is a granite cenotaph bearing the names of more than a thousand St Louis soldiers who died in the conflict.
Location:
1315 Chestnut Street, St Louis Missouri
Telephone
314-622-4550
Other History nearby:
(Alton) Alton Confederate Prison
(Alton) Alton Museum of History and Art
(Stanton) Antique Toy Museum
(St Louis) Black World History Wax Museum
(Cahokia) Cahokia State Historic Site
(St Louis) Campbell House Museum
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Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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