The Carondelet History Museum and Research Library 

are currently open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and by appointment. 

Set up a tour today:

314-481-6303

carondelethistoricalsociety@yahoo.com

The History Museum

Register HERE for the

150th Celebration Banquet for

Des Peres School & Susan Blow Kindergarten

May 21, 5:00 p.m.

Christy Banquet Center

Fred Bouchein Research Library

Set up a tour today:

314-481-6303

carondelethistoricalsociety@yahoo.com

Free Admission!

Hours

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10am-2pm​​

Preserving and Presenting the Heritage of Carondelet

The Carondelet Historical Society

was organized in 1967 as a 501(c)(3) corporation by a group of residents and civic leaders in the Carondelet area. We are located in the historic Des Peres School, established in 1873 & listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

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

Sunday March 19, 2023 1:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting

Collecting Jefferson Barracks​ presented by volunteer archivist Andrew Schleicher


Sunday May 21, 5:00 p.m. Christy Banquet Center

​Anniversary Banquet Register HERE


The Cleveland Room

Exhibits + Experiences

6303 Michigan Avenue

​St. Louis, MO 63111

Hours

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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

Site designed by Locality Studio

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 located in Des Peres School, founded in 1873 and as the first publicly funded Kindergarten in the United States. It is also home of the Fred Bouchein Research 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 events, presentations, meetings and open houses.

The Carondelet Historical Society is supported by volunteers, generous donations, and membership dues. If you are interested in becoming a member, please click the "Membership" tab above. You can also renew your membership online or by phone, or you can mail your check to Carondelet Historical Society 6303 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111.

We are always looking for volunteers to share their diverse talents and interests! if you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please call 314-481-6303; or email carondelethistoricalsociety@yahoo.com.

Carondelet Historical Society

Carondelet Historical Society

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.

Remember Cleveland High School by viewing memorabilia like uniforms, yearbooks, and photos, while embracing historic school pride.