Tying The Knot-150 Years of Wedding Fashions Exhibit at the Campbell House Museum
Dates: Apr 30, 2023 through Apr 15, 2024
Tying The Knot: 150 Years of Wedding Fashions Exhibit at the Campbell House Museum. This exhibit featuring 20 wedding gowns and ensembles, dating from 1870 to 2020, emphasizes the tradition of wearing white that was popularized by Queen Victoria at her wedding in February 1840. $10 fee also includes a guided tour of the Campbell House Museum. See website for more info.
The Campbell House Museum is a St. Louis Landmark. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and became a National Trust for Historic Preservation "Save America's Treasures" project in 2000. The Campbell House was the home of prominent St. Louis businessman, Robert Campbell. Built in 1851, it was occupied by Robert and Virginia Campbell and their family until their last son, Hazlett Kyle Campbell past away in 1938 at the age of 80. It now is a museum and is one of the most accurately restored 19th century buildings in America. The museum is open to the public and a guided tour can be taken for an admission fee. Special events are held there throughout the year.
Directions: Located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on Locust Street, at the corner of 15th and Locust, just three blocks west of N. Tucker Blvd.
