Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

10/28/2026

During World War I, Avil Champion Sims served as a Private, Company M, 804th Pioneer Infantry for the Army. Prior to service he was a railroad porter.

Sadly, he died in 1918 of Broncho Pneumonia and Pericarditis at Base Hospital #6, France.

Today we remember his service and sacrifice.

10/27/2026

🇺🇸 The St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Parade is almost here!

On Saturday, November 7, join us at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum for one of St. Louis’s annual Veterans Day traditions.

The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. along Chestnut Street, where you can wave a flag and cheer on veterans and parade participants as they make their way through downtown.

Our special Honorary Grand Marshal, Uncle Sam, will be leading the way, and the celebration continues at Soldiers Memorial with free family activities, music and opportunities to thank our veterans.

📅 Saturday, November 7 starting at 10:30 a.m.
📍 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
🎟️ Free and open to all

10/26/2026

☢️ Preparing for nuclear fallout was a very real concern during the Cold War.

Published in December 1961, this booklet from the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum collection offered Americans guidance for surviving a nuclear attack — less than a year before the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

Its key advice: Stay inside 🏠

Taking shelter for the first 24 hours after a nuclear explosion can significantly reduce exposure to dangerous radioactive fallout.

More than 60 years later, this Cold War-era guidance still echoes in modern emergency preparedness recommendations.

10/24/2026

We interrupt our regularly scheduled St. Louis baseball loyalty for an important announcement:

There's a Brewers fan in the building 👀

Our very own Mark Sundlov, Managing Director of Soldiers Memorial, is from Milwaukee, and after 44 years, his Brewers are back in the World Series!

We're putting our 1982 Cardinals memories aside long enough to wish Mark and his team good luck in Game 2 tonight.

But we're keeping the Cardinals gear close by ⚾

10/23/2026

Your spot is waiting for you on November 11 for the opening of "War Toys: Ukraine" at Soldiers Memorial.

Through children’s drawings and staged photographs by internationally recognized photographer Brian McCarty, this exhibition shows how kids process and communicate their experiences of war. It also highlights why psychological support for children and families matters.

This exhibit is a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and National Endowment for the Arts.

📅 November 11, 2026 – January 3, 2027
📍 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
🔗 For more information: https://tinyurl.com/yhh5njuy

10/22/2026

Bring the family downtown for the St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Parade! 🇺🇸

The parade is the centerpiece of the morning, but there’s plenty to do before and after at Soldiers Memorial.

Kids can make thank-you signs for veterans and take part in this special community celebration. Plus, all are invited to enjoy a patriotic bouncy house, face painting, balloon animals, and a climbing wall.

The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, along Chestnut Street.

Come for the parade. Stay for the fun. And most importantly, join us in saying thank you to those who have served.

📍 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
🎟️ Free and open to all

10/21/2026

During World War I, Joseph Francis Weis served as Private, Company I, 34th Infantry, 7th Division for the Army.

Sadly, he was Killed in Action in 1918 in France. Of German descent, he was buried in Calvary Cemetery.

Today we remember his service and sacrifice.

10/20/2026

🚌 Hop on a free shuttle from your local St. Louis County Library branch and ride straight to Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and explore its architecture and memorial elements in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

Along the way, a museum staff member will share the story of how the 1923 bond issue reshaped this corner of downtown into what you see today 🗣️ On the return trip, ask away during a live Q&A.

📍 Clark Family Branch Library
🗓️ Wednesday, October 28
🕛 9:30am-12pm
🎟️ $18
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5crt3ayk

10/19/2026

History isn't just about the past.

It's about understanding who we are today and preserving the stories that will inspire tomorrow.

Your support helps ensure those stories remain accessible for everyone.
🔗www.stlhistory.org

We Are St. Louis—and so are you!

10/16/2026

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is heading to Jefferson Barracks for a special bicentennial celebration 🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be there sharing information about the museum and showcasing items from our teaching collection.

Explore 200 years of history at the oldest operational U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi!

Join us for the Jefferson Barracks Bicentennial Celebration! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome you to Jefferson Barracks for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime 200th anniversary celebration of the oldest operational U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24
⏰ Event Time: 10:00 AM –1:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 9:00 AM (entry may close once capacity is reached)
📍 Location: Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station (ANGS) (Access to the base and festivities will be through the Main Gate at Hancock Ave and Center Drive. Plan to park near the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum via Gregg Road or the General Atkinson Shelter off Grant Road. There will be signs to guide you).

✨ What to Expect
• Family‑friendly activities
• Delicious food trucks
• Historic sights and special presentations
• Keep your eyes on the sky for exciting flyovers! ✈️

🅿️ Parking
Parking is available in Jefferson Barracks Park, with guests entering the installation on foot.
ADA parking: 74 Kearney St. (St. Bernadette Catholic Church)

🎒 What to Bring
• Clear or small bags (10” x 8” x 10” or smaller)
• Larger diaper or medical bags allowed (subject to inspection)
• Factory‑sealed, non‑alcoholic drinks; reusable bottles may be inspected
• Strollers and wagons welcome
• Cameras with non‑telephoto lenses allowed

🚫 What to Leave at Home
Weapons, alcohol, drones, and anything prohibited by military security.