Our organization is dedicated to perpetuating the heritage of our unique community: Carondelet, Missouri, formerly an independent village, town and city and now a neighborhood of St. Louis.
Our building and museum is the site of Susan Blow's Des Peres School, founded in 1873 as the first publicly funded Kindergarten in the United States. It is also home of the Bouchein Library, one of the finest historical libraries and archives in the region.
Be sure to visit our "Events" page to view a calendar of upcoming presentations, meetings and open houses.
The Carondelet Historical Society is 100% supported by volunteers, generous donations, and membership dues. If you are interested in becoming a member, please click the "Membership Form" link above, print and fill out the form, and mail it to us with dues.
We are also always looking for volunteers; if you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please call or email us.
The museum includes a Heritage Room featuring furnishings from the 19th to early 20th centuries, a "Street of Stores" featuring toys, tools, and consumer goods, and many more smaller exhibits.
6303 Michigan Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
Hours
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: 12-2pm
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Set up a tour today:
314-481-6303
office@carondelethistory.org
Free Admission!
The library contains records of the village of Carondelet, microfilm records of US Censuses, books on St. Louis and Missouri history, early maps, and much more.
Upcoming Events
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Susan Blow Kindergarten Room
Hours
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: 12-2pm
Preserving and presenting the heritage of Carondelet
The first public kindergarten in the United States. First year enrollment at the school included 42 students. The room has been refurbished to its exact history.
6303 Michigan Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
Set up a tour today:
314-481-6303
office@carondelethistory.org
The History Museum
Stay tuned
Exhibits + Experiences
Fred Bouchein Research Library
Site designed by Locality Studio
Carondelet Historical Society
The Cleveland Room
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we remain closed to the public. We are working on plans to reopen soon, on a limited basis. Stay tuned for more details.
Remember Cleveland High School by viewing memorabilia like uniforms, yearbooks, and photos, while embracing historic school pride.
Carondelet Historical Society