Gateway to the Stars: Ghosts of the Arch Grounds. Friday, November 28, 5pm to 7:30pm.A bonus edition of our Gateway to the Stars program! Meet in the Education Classroom inside the Gateway Arch Visitor Center at 5pm for the traditional “Ghosts of the Arch Grounds” ranger led twilight talk. Learn about the various “incarnations of the Arch Grounds” as they evolved from a French colonial village to a thriving riverfront district to the present National Park site. The trials and tribulations of historical figures like Thomas Targee, James Eads, Percy Green and others will be highlighted, along with tragic events like the Great St. Louis Fire. Weather permitting, telescope viewing will be held on the Arch Entrance Plaza from 5:30-7:30. Call 314-655-1704 if you have any questions, or to check on the status of the telescope viewing. Iconic Conversations Speaker Series, 2025-2026Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation. Keep checking this page for more information about future events
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Last updated: November 18, 2025