Show-Me History Podcast

Basing her teachings on German philosophy, the methods of Friedrich Froebel, and pre-existing kindergarten programs, Susan Blow developed the first continuous kindergarten program supported by public funds in America. Her first class at Des Peres school was in St. Louis, MO. Blow’s kindergarten and teacher training program would spur on a movement of early childhood education across America. All r...

Part 3 of our trifecta of episodes about 1849 in St. Louis finds us discussing yet ANOTHER fire, race riots, and our city's unfortunate past with slavery. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and leave a review. Feedback is greatly appreciated.

Every September, thousands of St. Louisans gather in Forest Park to take part in the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Have you ever wondered why? Or how it started? Look (or listen) no further! Join us as we give you a quick history lesson about one of St. Louis's most unique events! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a rating, or reach out to us at podcast@showmehistorystl.com, o...

As if a cholera epidemic sweeping through the city wasn't bad enough, in 1849 a great fire swept through the city, destroying hundreds of buildings in the process and leaving a large portion of the city in ruins.

1849 could be considered one of the worst, if not THE worst, years in Saint Louis's history.  In fact, so many terrible things happened that we had to break this topic into THREE episodes just to cover it.   Research and hosting done by Amy Blankenship.  Editing by Dave Blankenship.  Please subscribe and leave a review if you like the show! We can be found at www.showmehistorys...

Buried beneath the streets of downtown lay fragments of an outdated mail system. Having a short-lived run, the pneumatic mail delivery system was cutting edge technology in its day.  

Once a major fashion industry second only to New York, St. Louis housed a major garment industry that developed innovative ideas such as the concept of Junior sizing of clothing for young ladies. This episode will explore the origins of St. Louis’s garment industry, its decline and current state of revitalization.

High on the bluffs on Alton, Illinois is painted a large mural of a mythical beast.  Who painted it?  How did it get there?  Find out all this and more on this episode of Show-Me History!

We pick up where we left off in 1804, and go up to when Saint Louis was incorporated as a city in 1822.  Thanks for listening!

Join us as we learn about the origins of the city of Saint Louis, Missouri.  From a humble fur trading post to the capital of the Louisiana Territory.

Have you wondered why your neighborhood is called what it is?  Or why the streets are named what they are?  Perhaps you're curious about the socio-political makeup of where you grew up?  Or maybe just some quirky stories that you may not know. Look no further than the Show-Me History podcast. Join us as we take a look into the interesting and sometimes odd history behind the city of...