Date: March 3, 2017
Contact: Rhonda Schier, 314-655-1634
Women’s History Scavenger Hunt
Daily, March 1-31.
Visit the Old Courthouse’s exhibit galleries and complete the Women’s History scavenger hunt, a fun way to connect with famous women in St. Louis’ history. All ages are welcome.
Virginia Minor Portrait Painting
Saturdays, March 11, 18 and 25; 1 pm-3 pm. Not available March 4.
Join Park Ranger and professional artist Tony Gilpin to contribute to an oil painting of Virginia Minor, apioneering suffragist whose lawsuit for the right to vote shaped the history of our nation. Supplies will beprovided.
Reenactment of the Virginia Minor Trial
Saturdays and Sundays, March 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26; 2 pm.
Not available March 4.
Virginia Minor attempted to register to vote in 1872 but was turned down. She and her husband filed suit, and eventually, their case was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Visitors are invited to participate in a scripted reading of the 1872 case Minor v Happersett, taking on roles as the judge, members of the jury, plaintiff, defendant and attorneys of the Virginia Minor case. Participants will determine whether women have the right to vote. Program lasts about 45 minutes.
Celebrating Virginia Minor
Saturday, March 25; 11 am-3 pm.
A living history reenactor reveals how suffragist Virginia Minor made history by suing for the right to vote at the Old Courthouse in 1872. With her 193rd birthday on March 27, we will celebrate Mrs. Minor with a birthday party at noon, complete with birthday cake.
ARCH TRAM RIDES SUSPENSION REMINDER
Journey to the Top tram rides at the Gateway Arch are temporarily suspended to replace the motor generator sets and upgrade the tram’s electrical system. The Visitor Center, The Arch Store, Monument to the Dream documentary film and riverfront via the Arch Grand Staircase remain available to visitors during this time. Tram rides will resume in spring 2017. Please note: During the temporary suspension of tram operations, entrance to the Arch Visitor Center is free, and tickets are not required.
PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES REMINDER
A list of downtown St. Louis parking locations within walking distance of the Old Courthouse is available at http://getaroundstl.com. Metered street parking is also available around the Old Courthouse. Visitors are encouraged to check www.gatewayarch.com/directions for up-to-date information on road detours and construction news before their visit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.nps.gov/jeff or www.gatewayarch.com; or call 877-982-1410. Reservations are not required, but large groups should call 314-655-1614 to alert the Old Courthouse of their attendance.
ABOUT:
The Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse are part of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, located on the riverfront in downtown St.Louis. The Gateway Arch Visitor Center features The Arch Store and Monument to the Dream documentary movie. The Visitor Center isopen daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the winter. The Old Courthouse which features restored courtrooms and gallery exhibits about the Dred Scott trials, westward expansion and early St. Louis, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Courthouse is located at 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. Programs are free and made possible by the
generous support from Jefferson National Parks Association and Bi-State Development.
