Gateway Arch & Old Courthouse
As you look toward St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch, you see our Old Courthouse perfectly framed underneath this national monument. It’s fitting that two of St. Louis’ national treasures present a beautiful picture for visitors to our city. So, Welcome AIRS Conference attendees!
Be sure to visit the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial exploring St. Louis’ history at the Old Courthouse and experience a birds-eye view of city culture - from 630 feet high - in the architectural wonder of the Gateway Arch.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Gateway Arch (10/28/1965 – 10/28/2015), St. Louis has embarked on a major beautification project to the park grounds. The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history.
You’ll discover a significant part of U.S. history when you visit the Old Courthouse, which was built between 1839 and 1862. Tour this architectural masterpiece with restored courtrooms and experience a time & place where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom and Virginia Minor fought for women’s right to vote.
Through special exhibits, you’ll learn St. Louis’ role in early settlers’ movement into western America. Galleries of popular artifacts and stories, including settlement of Early St. Louis (1764-1804), depicting lifestyle of original French residents and American Indian trading partners; Exploring the West (1804-1840), about Lewis and Clark expedition, the American period of fur trade and mountain men; and Clash of Cultures (1840-1890), life of plains Indian tribes, pioneer movement & settlement of the treatment of American Indians from the reservation era to today.
Old Courthouse is free & open 8:00am – 5:00pm daily. Explore on your own, seek information of on-staff National Park Rangers, or join a guided tour (afternoons, per availability). The Old Courthouse serves as the temporary Ticketing & Visitor Center for the Gateway Arch during park construction. Purchase tickets on site or online. Visitors must have a “Journey to the Top” tram ticket to enter the Arch facility. Operating hours are 9:00am – 6:00pm daily and adult tickets are $13.00 per person. For additional questions or assistance, call (877) 982-1410. (Information from www.gatewayarch.com website.)
We look forward to seeing you soon. Plan to enjoy your visit...
Donna Jasper (MAK-AIRS Board Member)
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