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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Be A Junior Ranger
 
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Junior Rangers at Jefferson National Expansion can earn their badge at either Old Courthouse or the Museum of Westward Expansion beneath the Gateway Arch.

By completing the activities in either Junior Ranger booklet, children ages 5-17 years-old learn about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and America's westward expansion during the 1800s.

Junior Ranger booklets are available at the information desk at either the Gateway Arch or the Historic Old Courthouse. After completing the activities in the booklet, children will receive a Junior Ranger badge and Certificate of Achievement. Special Junior Ranger patches can be purchased at the gift shop at either site.

For more information about the Junior Ranger Program at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, please contact Peter Hovey at 314.655.1637.

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Drawing of Dred Scott from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1857  

Did You Know?
In 1846, a slave named Dred Scott sued for his freedom at the St. Louis Courthouse. His case went all the way to the Supreme Court, where the verdict set the stage for the Civil War. Today, the Old Courthouse is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Click to learn more about Dred Scott.
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Last Updated: October 05, 2009 at 14:22 EST