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Events around St. Charles County

Municipalities across St. Charles County will be planning events to celebrate the 250th anniversary.
They will be listed here and will be organized by city as more become planned.

Upcoming Events

  • St. Louis Eagle Days
    St. Louis Eagle Days
    St. Louis Eagle Days
    Sat, Feb 07
    Audubon Center at Riverlands
    Learn about our national bird, the bald eagle, viewing them through spotting scopes and doing activities related to eagles.
  • Lecture: Free & Enslaved Blacks in the Western Theater of the Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Free & Enslaved Blacks in the Western Theater of the Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Free & Enslaved Blacks in the Western Theater of the Revolutionary War
    Sat, Feb 14
    Spencer Road Library Branch
    As part of our America 250 celebration, this overview will address the roles of free and enslaved Black participants in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War, presented by Stephen L. Kling, Jr.
  • Lecture: Women in the American Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Women in the American Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Women in the American Revolutionary War
    Sat, Mar 14
    Middendorf-Kredell Library
    Hear stories about ordinary women who did extraordinary things during the Revolutionary War and the impact these women had on the revolutionary effort. Presented by Patti Dickherber.
  • Lecture: The British Attack against St. Louis during the American Revolutionary War
    Lecture: The British Attack against St. Louis during the American Revolutionary War
    Lecture: The British Attack against St. Louis during the American Revolutionary War
    Sat, May 09
    Kisker Road Branch
    We do not hear a lot about the Battle of St. Louis on May 26, 1780. This talk will be an overview of this British led attack against St. Louis, presented by Stephen L. Kling, Jr.
  • Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
    Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
    Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
    Mon, May 25
    St. Peters Veterans Memorial
    The St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission invites you to join us this Memorial Day for a day honoring our nation’s Armed Services members who gave their lives in the line of duty. Scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial outside St. Peters City Hall. Free.
  • Lecture: The United States Flag, More than a Symbol; June 14th, More than Flag Day
    Lecture: The United States Flag, More than a Symbol; June 14th, More than Flag Day
    Lecture: The United States Flag, More than a Symbol; June 14th, More than Flag Day
    Sat, Jun 13
    Spencer Road Library Branch
    Join us to learn about the history of the United States Flag, its design, and why June 14th is significant. We will discuss the Flag Act of 1777 and other resources that evolved into the U.S. Flag Code that we have today. We will also learn proper flag etiquette and myths around our National Flag.
  • Lecture: The U.S. Constitution, an Overview
    Lecture: The U.S. Constitution, an Overview
    Lecture: The U.S. Constitution, an Overview
    Sat, Aug 08
    Kathryn Linneman Library Branch
    Join us for a look at the structure and history behind the U.S. Constitution--hopefully to encourage further study and appreciation of this significant document.
  • Lecture: The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses?
    Lecture: The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses?
    Lecture: The Bill of Rights, Pluses and Minuses?
    Sat, Sep 12
    Kathryn Linneman Library Branch
    Join us for a summary of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, what they cover, how and why they came to exist, and their costs and benefits
  • Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
    Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
    Sat, Nov 14
    Spencer Road Library Branch
    At this event, we will be exploring the role of the Chickasaw Nation during the Revolutionary War through archaeology and genealogy, including Donna’s own family history.
  • Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
    Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
    Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
    Sat, Dec 12
    Middendorf-Kredell Library
    This lecture will showcase the artistry and research of a seamstress who recreates Revolutionary War-era clothing, including pieces featured in the American Revolutionary War in the West traveling exhibit.
  • Cottleville Art Retreat
    Cottleville Art Retreat
    Cottleville Art Retreat
    TBA - June - July 2026
    Location is TBD
    A week-long funded art retreat where participants from the county in an immersive experience explore the nuances of art and inspired to bring alive the American Independence history in visual forms of painting, drawing and sculptures.
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