Thank you to everyone who joined us for this presentation by Esley Hamilton, retired preservation historian for St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, about National Historic Landmarks in St. Louis and around the country! Esley wrote the nomination that made Tower Grove Park one of only eight National Historic Landmark parks.

If you were unable to attend, a recording is available on our YouTube channel.

Tower Grove Park boasts the greatest collection of Victorian Pavilions in the world. Designed and constructed between 1870 and 1872, each pavilion has it own unique, ornamental design articulated through detail and vibrant paint colors creating one-of-a-kind structures. Amanda Truemper, Associate with local architecture firm, Trivers, was Project Manager for the recent restoration of Turkish Pavilion. Amanda will join us for this Member Morning to share some interesting facts about Turkish Pavilion’s history as well as its recent restoration.

Learn more about Tower Grove Park’s historic stable and our favorite horses, Moonshine and Sheffield.

Executive Director Bill Reininger will discuss the importance of this historic structure. Will Rein, Director of Operations and Special Projects, will discuss the preservation and restoration efforts, and Jeff Kinman, Stable Manager, will discuss the equestrian program.

Learn more about the trees of Tower Grove Park and our new tree planting master plan. More details coming soon.

Join Community Programs Director, Beth Casagrand, for an introductory walk through the recently completed East Stream Project. She will share insights into the project's creation and future.

Join author Amanda E. Doyle for a behind-the-scenes page-through of her book, "Tower Grove Park: Common Ground and Grateful Shade Since 1872," and what she uncovered of its past, present, and future.