Event Details:
Old Courthouse Tour
Tuesday, September 22 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, part of Gateway Arch National Park, was built between 1839 and 1862. Some of the most pivotal court cases in American history were heard inside its courtrooms. It is where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for freedom, Virginia Minor fought for her right as a woman to vote, and more than 300 enslaved African Americans filed suit for their freedom. The Old Courthouse reopened in May 2025 after extensive renovations to introduce brand-new exhibits, update critical structural elements, and enhance overall accessibility.
Museum at the Arch Tour
Tuesday, September 22 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 201 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ paramount role in that era. The new museum opened in 2018 and showcases interactive story galleries that guide visitors through time from the founding of St. Louis in 1764 to the building of the Gateway Arch, completed in 1965. Visitors can learn how events that took place in the 91 acres of Gateway Arch National Park shaped American history, including different perspectives from the cultures involved.
Please note: Weapons are strictly prohibited on this tour. All tour participants will be required to pass through security screening, including a metal detector, and all personal belongings will be screened using an X-ray machine. There are no size restrictions for bags.