woman and child look at a telescope outside the Gateway Arch in the background

Ghosts of the Arch Grounds

Gateway Arch National Park

  • Oct 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
  • Free

The area where the Gateway Arch stands today has always been central to local history. Learn about the various “incarnations” of the Park Grounds and the fortunes and misfortunes of historical figures such as Eero Saarinen, James Eads, Thomas Targee, Percy Green, and Kenneth Swyers. Meet at the Entrance Plaza outside the Arch Visitor Center.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Oct 24, 2026

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Weather permitting, the program will consist of a 6:30 pm outdoor walking tour, followed by free telescope viewing of the Moon & other objects outside on the Entrance Plaza.

Contact Information

Rich Fefferman
314-655-1704
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Event Type

  • Talk
  • Walk