Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

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Sylvester Ray Insco served as a Private with the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division during World War II.Sad...
06/18/2026

Sylvester Ray Insco served as a Private with the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division during World War II.

Sadly, he died of wounds suffered in Action in France in 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice.

Before entering military service, he worked as a farm hand.

Today we remember his service and sacrifice.

PrideFest is almost here 🏳️‍🌈 Join us Saturday, June 27 at 11:30am at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum to kick off the ...
06/18/2026

PrideFest is almost here 🏳️‍🌈

Join us Saturday, June 27 at 11:30am at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum to kick off the weekend with a special wreath laying ceremony honoring the long — and often overlooked — history of LGBTQIA+ service members in the U.S. military.

Then, stay and experience PrideFest right at its center 🏛️

Step inside Soldiers Memorial throughout the weekend to recharge in the Chill Room on the 2nd floor, where veterans, active military, and their families can relax with free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks 🥪 Visitors can also enjoy feature films and documentaries playing all day or explore the museum’s exhibition galleries.

🗓️ PrideFest: June 27–28 | 10am–5pm
🌈 Wreath Laying: Saturday, June 27 at 11:30am

Spend your Fourth of July at Soldiers Memorial with THREE free tours 🇺🇸🕛 12pm – Memorial Plaza & the 1923 Bond IssueExpl...
06/17/2026

Spend your Fourth of July at Soldiers Memorial with THREE free tours 🇺🇸

🕛 12pm – Memorial Plaza & the 1923 Bond Issue
Explore the architecture of Soldiers Memorial and the history behind downtown’s transformation.

🕐 1pm – St. Louis in Service
A guided look at major U.S. conflicts through the St. Louis lens.

🕑 2pm – Why We Serve
Honoring Native Americans’ extraordinary service in the U.S. military.

📍 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
🎟️ Free | No registration required

Celebrate the day with history, stories, and the legacy of service.

Native Americans have served in the US military, often in extraordinary numbers, since the American Revolution.Across ce...
06/16/2026

Native Americans have served in the US military, often in extraordinary numbers, since the American Revolution.

Across centuries, Native Nations and individuals have made complex decisions about military service, shaped by their own priorities, alliances, and responsibilities.

“Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces” traces these histories from their origins to today.

📍 Opening June 20 at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

Here, Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) shares a laugh with a young South Korean man during his service in the United States Air Force in the Korean War.

This exhibition is organized by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

📷 Photo courtesy of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Hop on a shuttle from your local St. Louis County Library and head downtown for a powerful, history-filled morning at So...
06/15/2026

Hop on a shuttle from your local St. Louis County Library and head downtown for a powerful, history-filled morning at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.

Experience "Why We Serve", a traveling exhibition that honors the deep and often unrecognized contributions of Native Americans in the U.S. military — from the American Revolution to today.

No parking stress. No planning hassle. Just grab your tickets and take a ride with us to Soldiers Memorial.

📍 Daniel Boone Branch Library
🗓️ Wednesday, June 24
🕛 9:30am–12pm
🎟️ $18 (adults-only)
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3QcsIAN



The "Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces" exhibition will run from June 20-August 30 at Soldiers Memorial and is organized by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Our friends at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center found this 1969 brochure in our collection, jus...
06/14/2026

Our friends at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center found this 1969 brochure in our collection, just in time for Flag Day 🇺🇸

Full of polite reminders and simple graphics on how to properly display the flag, it’s a time capsule of patriotism.

Stop by Soldiers Memorial today to receive a 12”x18” American flag, along with a card outlining proper flag etiquette in honor of Flag Day.

At the surrender at Appomattox in 1865, Ely S. Parker (Seneca) stood beside General Ulysses S. Grant as his military sec...
06/11/2026

At the surrender at Appomattox in 1865, Ely S. Parker (Seneca) stood beside General Ulysses S. Grant as his military secretary—helping draft the terms that ended the Civil War.

When Confederate General Robert E. Lee reportedly remarked, “I am glad to see one real American here,” Parker replied:

“We are all Americans.”

His story is one of many you’ll encounter in “"Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces."

📍 Opening June 20 at Soldiers Memorial



This exhibition is organized by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Joseph Gossman served as Chief Boatswain's Mate in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II.Sadly, he was Killed in Ac...
06/11/2026

Joseph Gossman served as Chief Boatswain's Mate in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II.

Sadly, he was Killed in Action in 1944 in the English Channel. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was married to Mrs. Marie Gossman.

Today we remember his service and sacrifice.

PrideFest is back — and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is right at the heart of it 🇺🇸 Join us on Saturday, June 27 at...
06/10/2026

PrideFest is back — and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is right at the heart of it 🇺🇸

Join us on Saturday, June 27 at 11:30am for a special wreath laying ceremony honoring the long — and often overlooked — history of LGBTQIA+ service members in the U.S. military.

🏳️‍🌈 Then stay and experience PrideFest all weekend long! Step inside Soldiers Memorial to recharge with the Chill Room on the 2nd floor, offering veterans, active military, and their families a cool place to rest with free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Visitors can also enjoy feature films and documentaries playing throughout the day or explore the museum’s exhibition galleries.

🪖 WREATH LAYING | Saturday, June 27 at 11:30am
🏛️ Soldiers Memorial will be open from 10am-5pm during PrideFest

Reserve your seat on a shuttle from your local St. Louis County Library and travel to Soldiers Memorial Military Museum ...
06/09/2026

Reserve your seat on a shuttle from your local St. Louis County Library and travel to Soldiers Memorial Military Museum for a meaningful morning in the heart of downtown St. Louis.

Explore the "Why We Serve" traveling exhibition, honoring the Native Americans who have served in the U.S. military – often in extraordinary numbers – since the American Revolution.

History is calling — and your ride is covered.

📍 Daniel Boone Branch Library
🗓️ Wednesday, June 24
🕛 9:30am-12pm
🎟️ $18 (adults-only)
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3QcsIAN



The "Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces" exhibition will run from June 20-August 30 at Soldiers Memorial and is organized by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

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1315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO
63103

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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