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EDITION 11.08

JEFFERSON NATIONAL EXPANSION MEMORIAL PRESENTS NEW RESEARCH ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE IN ST. LOUIS 

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial has just added a new feature to their website entitled "African-American Life in St. Louis, 1804 - 1865". 

ULYSSES S. GRANT'S ELECTIONS

The presidential election campaign conducted by Ulysses Grant in 1868 bears little resemblance to the lengthy process and media frenzy we see today.

THERE WHEN WE NEEDED HIM

There were many civil rights leaders and events that lead up to the Little Rock Crisis.   Attorney Wiley Branton was one of those leaders who was responsible for some of the events that paved the way for integration of the schools in Little Rock.

 

NEW PARK STORES WHERE YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS! 

More than a hundred new park stores have just been added to the benefits list where Partner of the Parks members can receive a 15% discount on their purchases.  

RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL FUN AT THE GATEWAY ARCH FALL EVENTS!

More than 15,000 attended ParkPalooza and the winners of the ParkPalooza Photo Contest have been announced. 

We celebrated the Gateway Arch's birthday with 21 builders and other special guests.  

 

IDEAS FOR THE SEASON

An authentic and traditional seasonal recipe that will be a joy to share with family and friends this Thanksgiving.

Make the past your present and give something unique and inspirational to everyone on your list.

  

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