Events
St. Louis Holiday Historic House Tour
Thursday, December 1, 2011, 3 to 8:30 p.m.
The tour is generously sponsored by Destination St. Louis
Ticket Information
Guided Bus Transportation - $30.00
Includes Tours of all five historic homes, free parking with guided bus transportation, and light holiday refreshments served at each site. Bus transportation sponsored by Destination St. Louis.
Self-Guided Transportation - $20.00
Includes Tours of all five historic homes with free parking available on limited basis, and light holiday refreshments served at each site.
Cafe DeMenil Buffet Dinner - $9.95
For an additional $9.95 reservations can be made for a dinner buffet at Cafe DeMenil. Seating Available from 4:00 to 7:30 pm Advanced Reservations Required.
For additional information, tickets and dinner reservations call 314-421-4689
Inclement Weather Date - December 8, 2011.
See these historic places on the tour. Suggested tour route.
The Eugene Field House - 634 South Broadway
The house is the home of Roswell Field attorney for Dred Scott and the birthplace of Eugene Field the Children’s Poet. Come celebrate the holidays with antique toys from the house’s large collection.
The Campbell House Museum - 1508 Locust Street
The museum, the home of entrepreneur Robert Campbell reflects the high-Victorian opulence of the 1880s. See the elaborate parlor Christmas tree and dining room table set for the season.
The Chatillon-DeMenil House - 3352 DeMenil Place
The house reflects both the frontier era of the Oregon Trail and the stylish sophistication of upscale 19th century St. Louis. Enjoy the Spirit of Christmas Past with holiday decorations and meet with the many historic costumed actors.
The Old Courthouse -11 North Fourth Street
This Greek Revival building features restored courtrooms, exhibit rooms on St. Louis history and a beautifully decorated dome with holiday music.
Missouri Botanical Garden - Tower Grove House
and Museum Building
2201 Tower Grove Avenue
Within this botanical oasis sit two historic gems. The 1849 country home of Garden founder Henry Shaw is traditionally decked for the holidays. The Museum Building, currently closed awaiting restoration, will be open exclusively for the tour.
