Where history, civic engagement, and education unite for positive change.
Saint Louis is filled with rich history.
Our mission is to facilitate investigation into U.S., Missouri, and St. Louis history so we can all work toward a more just and inclusive future.
How did we get here?
Understanding our history and what has led to many of the injustices we face today helps equip us to be better collaborators, problem solvers, and social justice advocates. Read more about Saint Louis and U.S. history. We explore U.S. history by asking: What is the history of slavery, racial segregation, and systemic racism in the U.S., Missouri, and St. Louis, and how does this history impact the city today?
How do we teach this story?
Educators across the United States are grappling with how to teach U.S. history in a way that celebrates its accomplishments and acknowledges where we have failed to live up to our ideals. This section provides educational materials created by middle school and university educators to help engage students in understanding their past.
“History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history.”
— James Baldwin, “Black English: A Dishonest Argument”
Local histories to explore.
Saint Louis is a community of neighborhoods with rich histories. Explore these histories through student projects, neighborhood histories, and more.
