Happy 250th Birthday, America!

(We published this post in 2021, and in view of the fact that this weekend was a very special July 4th, we thought you might like to read about the origins of the holiday again. In spite of the terrible heatwave and strong storms covering most of the country, we hope you had a  chance to celebrate this historic occasion.)

We Are Ready to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday!

Happy New Year! This year marks the start of the second quarter of the 21st century, and it also begins the celebration of America’s 250th birthday! Along with many other history and genealogy societies, StLGS is planning special events throughout the year as well as taking part in other groups' events in the St. Louis area. We thought we’d start this special year off with a glimpse of what life was like for some of our ancestors as the United States began its journey to independence from England. Join us for a trip back to 1776 . . .