Wildwood Historical Society

05/31/2026

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Next Saturday, June 6th, is the St. Louis Area History Showcase from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come see over 50 area history organizations!

💡Learn about St. Louis history, demonstrations, and authors.
🎵Live music by the Dust Covers from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
📍The History Showcase is located at 345 North Rd. St. Louis, MO 63125.

05/31/2026

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05/21/2026

05/09/2026

Attention Civil War History lovers! Greetings from the Wildwood Historical Society. Please come see Uncovering History: Centaur During the Civil War

On Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm WHS member and researcher, Ellen Reichert, will be presenting the story of eight enslaved men who fled from Wild Horse Creek Road to voluntarily join the US Colored Troops on March 17, 1864. Ellen will share the story of these freedom-seekers and the related history that she has uncovered about the plantation owners and enslaved people who lived in Meramec Township at the time of the Civil War.

The event will be at our meeting hall located at 18750 Hwy 100, Wildwood Mo (just one drive west of Stovall’s). As usual refreshments will be served and this event is free to the public.

For more information contact us at

04/23/2026

Join WHS June 6

12/11/2025

The Wildwood Historical Society is ready for our annual Holiday Open House. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. It is this Sunday afternoon, December 14th from 1-4pm at the Meeting Hall and Museum at 18750 Highway 100, Wildwood, MO 63069.

11/05/2025

Tomorrow
Thursday, November 6, 2025
at 7:30 a.m.
Come Join the Fun and then Stay for
the "Salute to Our Veterans" Ceremony!
The Coffee is held at City Hall, 16860 Main Street (63040).
Join Mayor Joe Garritano for Coffee with the Mayor, where you can learn about city projects, meet community leaders and residents and get your questions answered. It is a great time to learn about what is happening in our great City and meet up with your neighbors as well.

Please Note - Due to the ‘Salute to Our Veterans’ Ceremony tomorrow, the Coffee with the Mayor is being relocated to the City Council Chambers and will not be held in the Community Room. Given the change in room location, the Coffee will not be available for viewing via Zoom tomorrow only.
Salute to Our Veterans - Thursday, November 6th, at City Hall (8:30 a.m.)
"Salute to Our Veterans" Ceremony
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m.,
at City Hall, 16860 Main Street (63040)

The City of Wildwood is honored to celebrate our local veterans on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (immediately following Coffee with the Mayor). This special event, held in front of City Hall, pays tribute to the brave men and women who served our nation.

Mayor Joe Garritano will deliver remarks. All veterans in attendance will receive a special gift as a token of appreciation. We invite all residents, veterans, and their families to join us in this meaningful tribute. If you need more information about this special ceremony, please contact Wildwood City Hall, at (636) 458-0440 or via email to [email protected].