Battle of St. Louis. Saturday, May 23. 10am to 4pm. Outside, near the South Reflection Pond.Rangers and living history volunteers will tell the story of the British led attack on Iconic Conversations Speaker Series, 2025-2026Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation. 
Save the date for 2026 Gateway to the Stars programs!This page will be updated when topics are announced.May 23 June 20 July 18 August 22 September 26 October 24 The May, June, July, and August events will feature an astronomy or National Park related educational talk in the Education Classroom inside the Gateway Arch visitor center at 7 pm, followed by telescope viewing outside on the entrance plaza until 10 pm. The September and October events will have an astronomy or National Park related educational talk outside on the entrance plaza at 6:30pm, with telescope viewing until 8:30pm. Keep checking this page for more information about future events
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Last updated: January 7, 2026