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Can’t-Miss CAROUSELS OF ST. LOUIS

By Alecia Humphreys

Step aboard one of these St. Louis-area carousels this summer and let the music, the blur of painted animals, and the echo of childhood laughter carry you back to being 6 years old – when for a few breathless rotations, the world spins with wonder.

ANTIQUE CHILDREN’S CAROUSEL

The Antique Children’s Carousel is City Museum’s newest familyfriendly addition. According to the Museum’s website, the whimsical spinner was manufactured in the 1920s by the Allan Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York – one of the most prolific carousel makers in American history.

Price: Starts at $20

When: Hours vary

Tickets: Included with City Museum admission, citymuseum.org/tickets-memberships

CAROUSEL AT UNION STATION

Located in the heart of Union Station’s vibrant outdoor plaza, the Carousel at Union Station makes for a one-of-a-kind outing with family during the day or a romantic ride under the city lights at night.

The carousel is just one of many entertainment options at Union Station – it also offers swings, the Ferris wheel, mini golf, and more – making the venue a great choice for a family-friendly afternoon.

Price: $5 per person

When: Daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets: Available onsite or at stlouisunionstation.com/tickets

CONSERVATION CAROUSEL

The Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel at the Saint Louis Zoo is unlike any other, with rows of colorful animals to choose from before you take off. Polar bears, cheetahs, tigers, zebras, and other protected and endangered species are all on board. Before exploring the rest of the zoo, take a moment to read the plaque beneath your animal to

learn more about the species and add a brief educational element to your ride.

Price: $3 per person

When: Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets: Available at the Saint Louis Zoo, stlzoo.org

ST. LOUIS CAROUSEL

There is a reason the St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park has been a family favorite for decades. Not only is it historically charming and affordable, it’s also one of the few carousels in St. Louis that’s indoors and air-conditioned – perfect for those hot, muggy days when standing in line outside sounds less than desirable.

Price: $2 per person

When: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Tickets: Available at the St. Louis Carousel, stlouiscarousel.wordpress.com

Photo courtesy of City Museum

Photo courtesy of the Saint louis Zoo

FROZEN FOR THE FUTURE

For guests, the Saint Louis Zoo is a place to experience wildlife up close: as a destination where incredible animals purr, splash, and slither before their eyes. But behind the scenes, there’s another kind of zoo you won’t find on the map.

It’s called the CryoZoo, and it’s a frozen archive of reproductive cells saved for the future.

Preserved in liquid nitrogen at -320°F, sperm, eggs, embryos, and other tissues live in suspended animation with the potential to help their species years, decades, or even centuries from now.

“When we think about animal populations, we usually think about individuals living in zoos or in the wild,” says Karen Bauman, manager of reproductive sciences at the Zoo. “But cryopreserved cells also are a population – one comprised of individuals whose genetic value is too important to lose.”

Why? Because of their potential to protect species beyond their lifetime.

Not every animal at the Zoo will reproduce throughout its life. By banking genetic material from individuals with rare or underrepresented genes, Zoo scientists can reintroduce those genes over time, strengthening current populations with animals of the past.

Dr. David Powell, director of research at the Zoo, says biobanks like the CryoZoo are a critical tool in conservation. “They allow us to preserve and, when needed, restore critical genetic diversity,” he says.

The impact is already visible. Artificial insemination using frozen sperm has helped maintain genetic diversity in endangered species like the Mexican gray wolf, offering a powerful safety net for at-risk populations.

Bauman describes the CryoZoo like a bank. Most samples are carefully preserved in a savings account for the future. Others are in a checking account and may be removed as needed to help researchers refine biobanking, artificial insemination, and other critical techniques.

“What works for one species doesn’t work for another,” Bauman says. “From collection to preservation and storage, each sample often requires a unique approach.”

Today, the Saint Louis CryoZoo houses genetic material for more than 25 species and hundreds of individual animals. The growing archive is shaping the future of conservation and helping safeguard species for generations to come.

Cryopreservation at the Saint Louis Zoo, stlzoo.org/conservation/ reproductive-sciences/cryopreservation

Sabrina Heffern for the Saint Louis Zoo | Photos courtesy of the Saint louis Zoo

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STEM at UMSL Levels Up

The University of Missouri–St. Louis announced in late May 2026 a $1 million pledge from Ameren to support the construction of the Ameren Electrical Engineering Lab and to fund scholarships and programs. The lab is essential to providing experiential learning opportunities for engineering students enrolled in the institution’s new School of Engineering.

“This is really a great opportunity for the School of Engineering, which was launched back in 2025 through the support of the state of Missouri,” says Dr. George Nnanna, founding director and professor of mechanical engineering.

The School of Engineering launched with more than 60 students in its inaugural class. Enrollment will expand this fall with the addition of a new cohort of first-year, transfer, and upper-level students. The Ameren Electrical Engineering Lab will play a key

role in educating this new class, with mobile student workstations, complete 0.2 kW EMS modular systems, dissectible machines, an electric power technology training system, and more.

One topic that provides connective tissue within the program is linking math and the sciences to engineering. “One of the hallmarks of the UMSL engineering program is experiential learning and hands-on activities,” Nnanna says. “We’ve systematically designed the curriculum so that students are learning in the classroom and [through] practical applications.”

Additionally, Ameren will support an engineering student programming fund that provides resources for math boot camps and collegiate engineering competitions. This includes robotics, concrete canoe, steel bridge, Formula SAE, industry site visits, and student organizations.

Another component of the $1 million gift is scholarship and programming support. The funding will help

local students get through school, join the regional workforce, and broaden participation in STEM industries. It could help increase socioeconomic mobility, as more than 90% of UMSL students are Missouri residents and 75% remain in the region after graduation.

This opportunity is what encouraged Nnanna to take on the challenge of launching the school. “Looking at the St. Louis region, you see that UMSL engineering is the only public school in eastern Missouri,” he says. “Coming here provides that opportunity for affordable, high-quality education and gives a higher return on investment.”

Ameren will also help ensure UMSL’s programs align with ABET accreditation standards and evolving industry needs through its participation in the UMSL School of Engineering’s Founding Corporate Council and the Engineering Advisory Council. This hands-on approach provides a direct talent pipeline for engineering graduates and students seeking internship and capstone opportunities. Nnanna adds, “Being here in St. Louis means students can go to school here, obtain an internship in the industry, and even live at home.”

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EXPANDING GI CARE FOR CHILDREN

By Dr. Brendan Harris | Photos supplied

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I help diagnose and care for kiddos who have digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders. Their causes can range from routine issues like reflux and constipation to rare, complex conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis.

One of the most important parts of my job is helping children and families feel comfortable, informed, and supported – especially when testing is needed. In my world, testing often requires the use of endoscopy, where I use a tiny camera to look at the patient’s insides. Parents often tell me their biggest concerns go beyond the physical challenges: Will the procedure be scary? Will it take all day? Will my child feel okay afterward?

Those questions matter. And that’s why I’m excited to share a newer option called transnasal endoscopy or TNE. For select patients ages 5 and up, this process lets us examine the esophagus (also called the “food pipe”) without sedation or anesthesia, giving families another meaningful choice in how we care for their child.

The first step in a TNE is to carefully numb the nose and throat

using lidocaine to keep children comfortable. Then we use a very small, flexible, camera that’s passed gently through the nose to examine the esophagus. Because children remain awake, the procedure is brief, recovery is minimal, and children return to normal activities the same day.

Traditional upper endoscopy, where the scope goes down the throat and the child is sedated, remains a very safe and effective test. And for many children, it is still the right choice. Having TNE as an option gives doctors more opportunity to better individualize care, especially for those who need frequent scopes. It’s important to talk through both options with your child’s doctor and decide together to ensure care truly fits the child and family.

One specific diagnosis for which TNE is particularly useful is eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic condition that often requires repeat evaluation over time. For some patients with EoE, TNE can reduce the burden of repeated anesthesia while still providing careful, ongoing monitoring.

Mercy Kids’ TNE program is built on collaboration and shared expertise. Our very own Dr. Ryan Pitman brings extensive experience with this procedure to the St. Louis area, including published research and prior work training physicians.

If your child needs esophageal endoscopic monitoring and it’s important to your family to avoid anesthesia, TNE might be worth discussing.

Dr. Brendan Harris is a pediatric gastroenterologist with Mercy Kids GI. All Mercy Kids GI physicians – including Dr. Pitman, Dr. Amana Nasir and Dr. Harris – perform TNE. For more information, visit mercy.net/ laduenews and search “TNE.”

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What began as a particularly plain dining room within this St. Peters’ home is now a patterned and playful space thanks to Lauren Thorp of Bonboni Interior Design.

“It functioned as a dining room, but it didn’t reflect the personality of the homeowners or the important role the space plays when hosting family and friends,” says Thorp, interior designer and owner of Bonboni Interior Design. “Now, it’s traditional but playful. The room is designed to host holidays, extended family gatherings, and dinner parties, so it feels special without feeling stuffy. There’s a lot of personality, patterns, and textures in the room, but everything works together in a way that still feels cohesive and welcoming.”

Thorp began transforming the space by adding architectural interest points like painted moldings and wallpaper. “I love the wallpaper because it immediately sets the tone for the room and gives it so much character,” she says. “I’m also a big fan of the upholstered chair seats because they helped breathe new life into the family’s heirloom furniture.”

Thorp replaced the existing chandelier and added a pair of sconces which flank artwork the homeowners purchased at the Clayton Art Fair last year. “Together, those changes gave the room a much stronger identity while still honoring the heirloom furniture that was already meaningful to the family,” Thorp says.

Last, but certainly not least, custom window treatments were introduced into

the mix. “The window treatments were incredibly important as they soften the room, add another layer of pattern and texture, and help tie everything together,” Thorp says.

The project is a great example of what can happen when clients trust the process. “Some of the changes felt big at first, but by taking our time and staying intentional,

we ended up with spaces that feel personal rather than predictable,” Thorp says. “If we had rushed the process, the result probably would have been much safer and more forgettable. Instead, we created spaces that feel authentic to the family that they will enjoy for years to come.”

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Camera-Ready

By Andrea Smith

Hiring a photographer is crucial for capturing the various angles and activities happening at your event, but beyond that, guests love an interactive experience that also serves as a party favor. Consider these three St. Louis-area businesses offering Instagram-worthy services.

FÊTE BOOTH

Fête refers to elaborate parties or celebrating with exuberance, and this local business matches that energy by offering vibrant photo booths. Like Glow Booth, Fête Booth rentals may include a professionally lit self-service booth or upgraded booth with an attendant, which allow for unlimited digital photo, GIF or video sharing, and options for printing capabilities. Flexibility is key, so the backdrop may be a wall or other designated space at your venue; alternatively, have the Fête pros set up something stunning. Filters, branded frames, and props also lend to unforgettable images that capture the event’s spirit.

Fête Booth, St. Louis, 618-541-1383, fetebooth.com

GLOW BOOTH STL

You might think of photo booths as goofy or prop-heavy, but Glow Booth STL brings the glam and sophisticated set-ups. Packages vary between self-service or selfie booths and signature DSLR camera booths with an attendant, but all include unlimited sharing of digital photos, GIFs, and Boomerang videos; professional studio lighting; and unique backdrop options. Some packages offer prints and keepsakes like photo keychains, and for those who want to maximize the glam, a live glitter artist can add real-life sparkle atop guests’ prints.

Glow Booth STL, St. Louis, 314-304-8886, glowboothstl.com

ST. LOUIS PHOTO PARTY

Beyond the expected photo booth rentals, St. Louis Photo Party offers a roaming photo and video booth experience that blends in with the party to capture guests on the go. The party roamer service involves staff members walking around with handheld photo booths, equipped with selfie ring lighting and sharing or printing capabilities.

Additionally, sketch robots and event photo mosaics engage guests in unique ways. Inquire about packages that may combine an event photographer, photo booth, party roamer, mosaic, Glambot, or sketch robot for options that entertain and impress.

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La Pâtisserie Paris

In St. Charles, burgeoning entrepreneur Natacha Douglas offers two unique experiences under one roof with La Vie French Café and conjoining afternoon tea room La Pâtisserie Paris. Tucked away on a lower level inside a historic building, the hidden gem gives its guests a taste of Paris with a plant-based twist.

“I always loved the charm of St. Charles and am honored to represent the French side of its history,” Douglas says. “With all my restaurants, I want to transport everybody to France. I want you to walk in and feel like you’re somewhere else.”

Douglas hails from Guadeloupe, a French overseas region in the southern Caribbean Sea. While working as a higher education administrator based in Chesterfield, she longed for a taste of home and found a way to share it with the St. Louis-area community by opening French Creperie in 2023. She taught crepe-making classes to her clientele during the shop’s after-hours.

In 2025, she opened La Vie, a French café rooted in one family’s commitment to serving St. Charles. Jason Granger previously owned a vegan cafe named Peace, Love, Coffee in the space. When he lost his wife to cancer, he wanted to find a suitable tenant to continue the shop in spirit. Touched by the Grangers’ story, Douglas transformed the cafe into a charming eatery all her own committed to carrying on her predecessor’s plant-based ethos.

Douglas had another opportunity to help a local business owner in need and stepped up when longstanding shop La Pâtisserie STL closed due to owner Kitt Villasis-Corbin’s diagnosis of earlyonset Alzheimer’s. Douglas found a home for La Pâtisserie in the room right next to La Vie French Café, inheriting Villasis-Corbin’s photo-worthy décor.

La Pâtisserie Paris debuted last February, with seatings available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. “The tea room is a classy, elegant, pink-toned Paris vibe,” says Douglas, who carefully considered all the details, from floral motifs to a mural of the Eiffel tower.

The reservations-based meal meant for sharing comes complete with a fully curated tiered tower of sweet and savory treats, paired with pots of warm fragrant tea. Small bites include cucumber sandwiches, croissants, macarons, fruit tarts, layered entremets, and more.

Douglas looks forward to introducing the area to new ways to connect over food and fun – one concept at a time.

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Women of Achievement

71st Awards Luncheon

The Women of Achievement honored the Class of 2026 at its annual Awards Luncheon on May 19 at

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. During the luncheon, the honorees received their silver platters and had videos shown detailing their contributions to the St. Louis region. This year’s emcee was Julie Tristan, morning show host for 102.5 KEZK, and the invocation was given by the Rev. Kalen McAllister, Class of 2019. Andrea Griffith, senior director of advertising for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, spoke, along with luncheon chair Bess Wilfong, Class of 2004. After lunch, President Cassie Strom, Class of 2021, gave a heartfelt speech to the honorees. The room was decorated by Ann Rabitt of Thorn Studio.

The Class of 2026 recipients were Marcy Bursac, Karen Dawson, Terrie Desloge, Staycee Dixson, Aleeza Granote, Ivy Grant, Jeanne Savel, Pamela Stanfield, Julie Treloar and Helen Wall.

“What an amazing day celebrating the 2026 Women of Achievement. Throughout the award luncheon, we had the opportunity to hear the stories behind each of the new honoree’s volunteer service and the lives they have touched through years of dedication to others. What stood out most was the incredible heart of these women and the support from those who gathered to celebrate them. It was a powerful reminder of why volunteer service matters and how much stronger our region is because of it.”

– CASSIE STROM WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT PRESIDENT (ClASS OF 2021).

Story and photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

Pamela Stanfield, Julie Treloar, Helen Wall

Andrea Griffith, Julie Tristan

Reverend Kalen McAllister

Toni Jordan, Terrie Desloge

Rita Seiener, Blanche Touhill

Amy Strom, Cassie Strom

Pam Toder, Joan Berkman

STl Post Media Team

Bess Wilfong, Aleeza Granote, Cassie Strom

Women of Achievement Class of 2026, Front: Pamela Stanfield, Aleeza Granote, Karen Dawson, Helen Wall, Julie Treloar | Back: Terrie Desloge, Ivy Grant, Marcy Bursac, Staycee Dixson, Jeanne Savel

Women of Achievement

Neiman Marcus Luncheon

The Women of Achievement, in partnership with Neiman Marcus, hosted the Class of 2026 honorees for lunch at Mariposa within Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac in late April. The honorees gathered with their escorts to enjoy a day of celebration. The lunch featured the restaurant’s world-famous popovers and consommé, the Love Salad, and New York cheesecake.

The honorees were also gifted personalized bottles of perfume, complimentary signature facial and skin care consultations, and a presentation of the latest summer fashions available at Neiman Marcus. In keeping with tradition, the honorees also received their necklaces, designed by WOA honoree Diane Katzman (Class of 2011).

“Neiman Marcus hosted a phenomenal luncheon and provided a beautiful setting to celebrate our 2026 Women of Achievement and their extraordinary volunteer leadership. These 10 remarkable women now join more than 700 past honorees whose service has strengthened the St. Louis region for generations.”

–

CASSIE STROM WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT PRESIDENT (ClASS OF 2021).

Story and photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

Class of 2026: Pamela Stanfield, Julie Treloar, Karen Dawson, Helen Wall, Staycee Dixson, Aleeza Granote, Ivy Grant, Terrie Desloge, Marcy Bursac, Jeanne Savel

Toni Jordan, Terrie Desloge

Staycee Dixson, Cynthia Bennett, Bess Wilfong, Malaika Horne-Wells

Pam Toder, Sheri Sherman, Aleeza Granote

Carole Splater, Julie Treloar Aleeza Granote, Ivy Grant, Karen Dawson

Carole Splater, Julie Treloar

BOYMEETS Natural World

ByDrewGieseke |PhotoscourtesyoftheWilson-Galefamily

LincolnWilson-Galelovesthegreat outdoors.Atjust6yearsold,he seesthenaturalworldnotonlyas aplacetoplaybutalsoasaplace tolearnabouttheworldaroundhim.What beganasafamilytraditionofexploring localMissourigreenspaceshasblossomed intoajourneythatledtheincomingfirstgradertoparticipateinthenationalJr. Rangercompetition.

Lincolndidnotadvancetothefinals, butreachingthesemifinaliststagewith morethan68,000participatingchildren nationwidemarksahugeachievement. Hemadehisfamilyproudandearnedthe prestigiousJr.ConservationistNatureHero Badge.“Ifeltproudbecausenotalotofkids gottheNatureHeroBadge.Iwasoneofthe kids,anditwasreallyspecial,”Lincolnsays.

whichmanagesthefundraisingcampaign.

TheJr.Rangermissionalignswiththe Wilson-Galefamily’slifestyle.Longbeforethe contestbegan,Lincolnoftencouldbefound navigatinglocaltrailswithbinoculars,field guides,andtheMerlinbirdidentificationapp inhand.“Iadjustthebinocularstolookat birds.Youhavetolookforcertaincolorson thebirdandseeiftheyareinthebirdbooks,” hesays.“Ialsorecordthesoundsofthebirds, andtheappwilltellmewhatitis.”

Thecompetition,whichfocuseson conservationandfosteringadeep relationshipwiththeenvironment,isa nationwideadventureforkidsaged4 to12wholovethegreatoutdoors.The winnerearns$20,000,appearsinRanger RickJr.magazine,andlearnsfromwildlife expertJeffCorwin,whoalsohoststhe annualcompetition.Votesbydonation contributionsmadeduringthecompetition supportAmerica’slargestconservation organization,theNationalWildlifeFederation, andthisyear’sJr.Rangercompetitors garnered$5.4million,accordingtoColossal,

Asanavidbirdwatcher,Lincolncounts theAudubonCenter,apremierspotfor gettingupcloseandpersonalwithawide rangeofbirdspecies,amonghisfavorite localhaunts.“Iliketolookforhawks,”he says.“Theyaresorareandcooltolookat.” Lincolnhasdocumentedbaldeagles,turkey vultures,andAmericanwhitepelicansin theSt.Louisarea.

ForCourtneyWilson,seeingherson discoverthispassionandenthusiastically sharestoriesabouttheanimalshelovesas wellasbuildconnectionswiththosewho havesupportedhimhasbeenincredibly meaningful.Asaschoolcounselorandparent coach,Courtneyunderstandsfirsthandthe immensevalueoflettingchildrenexplore theirinterestsatanearlyage.

“Ibelieveoneofthegreatestgiftswecan givechildrenisthefreedomtoexplorewhat lightsthemup,”shesays.“Whetherthat’s wildlife,art,sports,music,orsomething

elseentirely,thoseinterestshelpchildren developasenseofidentityandconfidence.”

Thecompetitionbeganasafunfamily activitybutquicklygrewintoacommunitywidemovement.AsLincolnadvanced throughtherounds,friends,neighbors, andevenstrangersralliedtovoteforhim, propellinghimintothequarterfinalsand eventuallythesemifinals.Lincolnhasalso broughtthatinspirationtohispeers.“Itell myfriendsaboutwhatwefindonournature walks,likebirdsandeggshells,”hesays.

Althoughthecompetitionhasconcluded, theimpactonLincoln’sdevelopmentis permanent.Courtneynotesthatthe experienceservedasareal-world masterclassinperseverance,resilience, andcommunitysupport.

“Heneverfocusedsolelyonwinning;he wasgenuinelyexcitedtosharehisloveof natureandwildlifewithothers,”shesays. “Reachingthesemifinalswasanamazing accomplishment,butevenmoreimportant waswatchinghimlearnthatyoucangive somethingyourbesteffortandstillwalk awayproud,regardlessofthefinalresult.”

AsforLincoln,hisvisionfortheplanet remainsclearandwise,evenat6yearsold. Heacknowledgesthatwewouldn’tbehere withoutthesupportofnature,thatweneed treestobreatheandpollinatorstomake ourfood.Whenaskedwhathewoulddoif hecouldstepintotheshoesofarealpark rangerforasingleday,Lincoln’sansweris simple:“Iwouldhelpanimals.Iftheywere hurt,Iwouldhelpthem,sotheyarenot goingtobehurt.”

Jr.Ranger,jr-ranger.org

YEARS

o f ‘Getting YourKicks’ 100 Y EARS

ByEmilyStandlee

EXPERIENCEVINTAGEAMERICANA ACROSSTHEST.LOUISMETROWITHTHIS GUIDEONWHERETOSTOP,WHATTO EAT,WHATTOREAD,ANDWHATLOCAL EVENTSNOTTOMISSASYOUCELEBRATE THEMOTHERROAD’SCENTENNIAL.

WhatdoyouseewhenyouimagineRoute66?Buzzy, blurryneonwhirringbyonadarkhighway?Vintage postcardsfromroadsidemotels?Scenesfromroadtrips inoldfilms?

TheMotherRoad,asit’scalled,spans2,448milesacrossIllinois, Missouri,Kansas,Oklahoma,Texas,NewMexico,Arizona,and California.LinkingtheindustriousMidwestregiontothepromise offeredbytheWestCoast,thehistorichighwayhelpedshapethe communitiesittouched–includingmanyintheSt.Louisarea–and thisyear,thenationaltreasureturns100.Tohonorthecentennial, we’veroundedupsomeofthemetro’sbestRoute66-inspiredeats anddrinks,reads,landmarks,andcelebrations.

PhotobyJ.WhitmorePhotography

FUE L UP

Oneofthenation’soldestsodafountains, CrownCandyKitchen (crowncandykitchen.net) hasbeenoperatinginOldNorthSt.Louis since1913.Inthemid-1920s,Route66crossedtheMcKinleyBridge andheadedsouthtothehistoricinstitution,wherethechili, milkshakes,andaBLTstackedwithapoundofbaconhavebecome thestuffoflegend.Inside,retroFormicatablesandnostalgic memorabiliaevokethehighway’sheyday.

NovisittoSt.Louisiscompletewithoutastopatthe TedDrewes (teddrewes.com) flagshiplocationonRoute66,otherwiseknownas ChippewaStreet.Thisstretchbecamepartoftheroutein1932,when thehighwaywasrealignedfromManchesterRoadtocreateafaster paththroughsouthwestSt.Louisandintothecounty.The1926route hadgrownincreasinglybusy,causingthestatetowidenandpave ChippewaStreetandWatsonRoad.

AsSt.Louisansembracedtheautomobileboom,otherbusinesses sprangupalongthecorridor,including DonutDrive-In (donutdrivein.com) withitsdistinctiveneonsignin1952,andfartherwest, Crestwood Bowl (crestwoodbowl.com),whoseoriginalsignwasrelitin2012and declaredanofficialcountylandmark.

MorerelicscanbefoundonManchesterRoad,theoriginalRoute66 alignmentthroughSt.LouisCounty. Carl’sDrive-In (carlsdrivein.com) –builtin1918–haslivedseveralpastlives.Originallyaservicestation, itlaterbecameahotdogstandandthenadinerin1959.InKirkwood, Spencer’sGrill (spencersgrill.com) greetsvisitorswithitsbeacon-like clock.Fartherwestistheoriginal Lion’sChoice (lionschoice.com/ our-story),whichopenedinBallwinin1967.

PhotobyDaveFey

PhotobyDavidAckerman

PhotobyPaulSableman

S E E THE S IG HT S

FewRoute66landmarksareas recognizableasthe OldChainofRocks Bridge.Openedin1929,thecrossing isfamousforitsdistinctive22-degree bend.Althoughit’snolongeropen tovehicles,thebridgeisascenic destinationforriverloversandanyone lookingtowalk,roll,jog,orpusha stroller60feetabovethewaterbetween MissouriandIllinois.

Neonsignsbecameavisualartfor thegoldenageofroadsidetravel,and the NeonMuseumofSt.Louis preserves thatlegacythroughagrowing,glowing collectionofrestoredsignsandartwork. Visitorscanbooktoursthroughitswebsite (neonmuseumstl.com) tovisitduring thesecondandfourthweeksofeach month.Formoreneon,venturefarther downtheMotherRoadto St.Robert’sRoute66NeonPark (visitpulaskicounty.org/ experiences/route-66-neon-park),abouttwohourssouthwestofSt.Louis,wheremore signspaytributetothehighway’sdazzlingpast.

EVENTS&WHAT’SNEW FORTHECENTENNIAL

“Roads,Rivers,Rooms,andReels” TheNationalMuseumofTransportation’s centennialexhibit (tnmot.org/exhibits) features Route66artifacts,a26-footmodeloftheSS Admiral,andtributestotheformer66ParkInTheatre.(OndisplaythroughFall2026.) TNMOTisalsoparticipatinginanationwide Route66tradingcardprogram,whichbenefits preservationeffortsforthehistorichighway.

MaplewoodRoute66Celebration

Maplewood’sSept.26family-friendly celebrationfeaturesaclassiccarshow,live music,retrovendors,anda“VintageRow” marketplace. (maplewoodmo.gov)

MotherRoadCollectionatCafélaVie InsidetheClaytonhotelLeMéridien,Café laVieisservingRoute66-inspiredcocktails, includingtheMileMarker1andGatewayGlow, throughNovember. (cafelaviestlouis.com)

Hi-PointeTheatre (hipointetheatre.org) andthetowering,world’s-largestAmoco signnearbyaresymbolsofSt.Louis’automotivepast.Together,theyevokean erawhenmoviepalaces,gasstations,andneon-litbusinesseswelcomedtravelers passingthroughtheGatewayCity.

InMaplewood,theghostofthe OzarkTrailGarage standsasareminderof thelocalautomotivebusinessesthatonceservedRoute66explorers.Thebuilding isnowablue-and-whiteautobodyshopat7145ManchesterRoad.Strollthe7200 and7300blocksofManchesterRoadalongdowntownMaplewood,where Route 66memorialandtributeplaques (maplewoodmo.gov) recognizehistoriclocal businessesthatdevelopedalongtheoriginalstretchofroad.

Route66StatePark (mostateparks.com/park/route-66-state-park) inEurekaoffers adirectconnectiontothehistorichighway,withRoute66exhibits,hikingand bikingtrails,andviewsoftheMeramecRiver.It’slocatedontheformersiteofthe BridgeheadInnroadhouse.

R E A D THE ROA D

Route66FlavorsatClementine’sIceCream Clementine’srecentlyintroducedfour newflavorsinspiredbyroadsidediners, sodafountains,androadtripsnacks. (clementinescreamery.com/pages/in-shops-now)

PublishedbySt.Louis-basedReedyPress (reedypress.com), “ApronsAway:Women’sWorkonRoute66” byCherylEichar Jettcelebratesthewaitresses, moteloperators,artists,and otherswholefttheirmarkonthe MotherRoad.

ReedyPress’award-winning “Route66:The First100Years” byJimRossandShelleeGraham tracestheevolutionoftheMotherRoadthrough photographsandstoriesfromthepeopleandplaces thatdefinedit.

Imagecourtesy ofCherylEicharJett

ImagecourtesyofReedyPress

PhotobyEmilyStandlee

PhotobyJ.WhitmorePhotography

HEROES forTheirHomeland

ByPatEby

FROMNOWTHROUGHAUG.30,ST.LOUIS’SOLDIERSMEMORIAL MILITARYMUSEUMEXPLORESTHEREASONSNATIVEAMERICANS

HAVEANDCONTINUETOSERVEINTHEU.S.ARMEDFORCES.

JohnWilliamGear,Push-ma-ta-ha,1838.DuringtheWarof1812, ChoctawChiefPushmatahaandhiswarriorsjoinedU.S.forcesunder thecommandofGeneralAndrewJacksontodefeattheBritishat theBattleofNewOrleans.Inrecognitionofhisservice,theUnited StatespresentedPushmatahawithafull-dressmilitaryuniform, suchastheoneshownhere. PhotocourtesyofNationalPortrait Gallery,SmithsonianInstitution;giftofBettyA.andLloydG.Scherme Curley(Apsáalooke[Crow],1856–1923),alsoknownasCurlyor Shi-Shia,wasoneofsixCrowscoutsassignedtoLieutenantColonel GeorgeA.Custer’scommandwhenthemenoftheU.S.Seventh CavalryrodetotheirdeathsattheLittleBighorninMontanaon June25,1876. PhotocourtesyofNationalMuseumoftheAmerican IndianP06650

CharlotteEdithAndersonMonture(SixNationsoftheGrandRiver, 1890–1996),1919.EdithMonturewasthefirstNativeCanadian registerednurse.In1917,attheageof27,shevolunteeredforthe U.S.MedicalCorpsandservedinahospitalinFrance,treating soldierswhohadbeenshotorgassed.ShewastheonlyNative womanamongthe14CanadiannurseswhoservedintheU.S. ArmyNurseCorpsduringWorldWarI. PhotocourtesyofJohnMoses

HonordancewelcominghomePascalCleatusPoolawSr.(right,holdingtheAmericanflag)afterhisserviceintheKoreanWar.TohisrightaremembersoftheKiowaWarMothers.Carnegie,Oklahoma,ca.1952. Poolaw(Kiowa,1922–1967)remainsthemostdecoratedAmericanIndiansoldierinhistory,havingearned42medalsandcitationsduringthreewars:WorldWarII,Korea,andVietnam. PhotobyHoracePoolaw.45POW29©EstateofHoracePoolaw

Thissummer,theSoldiersMemorial MilitaryMuseumhostsan importantexhibitthathighlights 250yearsofNativeAmericansin militaryserviceandtheirlastingimpacton theUnitedStatesArmedForces.

“‘WhyWeServe’issuchapoignanttitle,” themuseum’smanagingdirector,Mark Sundlov,says,referringtotheexhibit’sname. “Ifyoulookatthenumberoftreatiesthathave beenviolatedbytheUnitedStatesgovernment, theatrocities,andtheforcedrelocations[of indigenouspeoplefromtheirhomes],it’sa reallygoodquestion.Americaisstilltheir home,however,andthere’sagreatlevelof prideindefendingtheirhomeland.”

Stories,photos,films,andspecialevents tellthecompellinganddiversestoriesof NativeAmericanswhoservedfromthe RevolutionaryWarthroughtopresent-day conflicts.Thesematerialshonorgenerations

ofNativeAmerican,Alaskan,andHawaiian servicemembers.Sunlovpointsoutthat NativeAmericantribalculturesaren’t monolithicentities.Eachhasitsown distinctivecultureandvalues.“WhyWe Serve”seekstoshareafullpictureofthe complexrelationships,tribaltraditions,and senseofresponsibilitytothelandmanytribes espouse.Theexhibitislikelytostirmemories forsomeSt.LouisanslikeGalenGritts.

Asasonandregisteredmemberofthe CherokeeNation,“WhyWeServe”holds specialsignificanceforGalen.Hisfather, FranklinGritts,servedontheaircraftcarrier USSFranklin.OnMarch19,1945,theship waslaunchingstrikesabout50milesout fromtheJapanesemainlandwhenitwas dive-bombedbyanaircraftcarryingtwo 550-poundbombs.Morethan800sailors losttheirlivesthatday–487werewounded includingFranklinGritts.

FranklinGritts. PhotocourtesyofGalenGritts

ElyS.Parker,1860–65.AtthesurrenderatAppomattoxin1865,ElyS. Parker(Seneca,1828–1895)wasthehighestrankingAmericanIndian intheUnionarmy,alieutenantcolonel.AsGeneralUlyssesS.Grant’s secretary,hedraftedthetermsofsurrender. PhotobyMathewBrady. NationalArchivesandRecordsAdministration529376

“Everyonearound[myfather]died. Hesufferedaconcussion.Helostatoeand brokehisleg.Hewasloweredofftheship multipletimes,strappedonaboardasit madeitswaybacktoport,whichwasthe BrooklynShipyard,”Galensays.

“Becauseoftheamountandseverityof hisinjuries,hewasn’tdischargedfromthe Navyuntil1947,”Galencontinues.“Hehad shrapnelinhisbodyhisentirelife,whichwas whyhecouldneverthrowabaseballwith me.WhilealotofGIswerereturninghome andgettingthebenefitsfromtheGIbill, goingtoschool,andbuyinghouses,hewas laidupinthehospital.”Franklin,wholived mostofhislifeinSt.Louis,laterworkedas theartdirectorforSportingNews.

Galenreflectsonthepeculiarcoincidence thathisfatherservedonashipwhich sharedhisname.Galen’sdadwashishero, aswasthelegendaryJimThorpe–thefirst NativeAmericantowinOlympicgoldfor theU.S.Thorpeiswidelyconsideredtobe thegreatestathleteofthe20thcentury;he joinedtheMerchantMarineduringWorld WarIIattheageof57,pasttheagefor acceptance,andbecamepartoftheU.S. wareffort.“I…grewupinOverlandon ThorpeAvenue,anothercoincidenceIoften wonderedabout,”Galensays.

TheeffortsofFranklinGrittstodefend hisAmericanhomelandstayedwithhisson allhislife.ForGalen,theexhibitisdeeply

WilliamPollock(Pawnee,1870–1899),oneofRoosevelt’smost respectedRoughRiders,ca.1898. PhotocourtesyofWestern HistoryCollections,UniversityofOklahomaLibraries,Wenner110

MarineCorpsveteranDebraWilson(OglalaLakota)addressesa panelfromtheNationalMuseumoftheAmericanIndianabout hervisionfortheNationalNativeAmericanVeteransMemorial. ThistookplaceduringapublicforumattheHardRockHotel andCasinoTulsainCatoosa,Oklahoma,2016. Photocourtesyof StephenPingry/TulsaWorld

meaningful,arecognitionofthecontributions ofallNativeAmericanswhodefendedthis country–sometimesatagreatprice.

TheSoldiersMemorialMilitaryMuseum isopenWednesdaythroughSundayfrom 10a.m.to5p.m.,andadmissionisfree. Museum-goerscantakefreeguidedtours oftheexhibitonJuly4andAug.1during FirstSaturdays,byreservationorwalkupasavailable.TheeventMatineesatthe Memorialwillpresenttwofilms:“The WarriorTradition,”a2019PBSdocumentary, onAug.9at2p.m.,and“BonesofCrows,”a 2022Canadianfeaturefilm,onAug.23at2p.m.

The“WhyWeServe”exhibit,ajoint effortbetweentheNationalMuseumof theAmericanIndianandtheSmithsonian InstitutionTravelingExhibitionService, isrunningfromnowthroughAug.30and willtravelto10morecitiesoverthenext threeyears.Inadditiontostreetandgarage parking,apaidshuttleserviceisavailable onlimiteddatesatvariousSt.LouisCounty Libraries.Wednesdayvisitorswhoarrive earlycanpartakeofLunchtimeLive,with livemusicconcertsandfoodtrucks,atthe nearbyOldPostOfficePlaza(800LocustSt.) between11:30a.m.and1:30p.m.

SoldiersMemorialMilitaryMuseum, 1315ChestnutSt.,Downtown,St.Louis, 314-818-6780,mohistory.org/memorial

InthishistoricphotographbyJoeRosenthal,takenonFeb.23, 1945,fiveMarinesandaNavycorpsmanraiseaU.S.flagatop MountSuribachiduringthebattlefortheislandofIwoJimain WorldWarII.CorporalIraHayes(Pima,1923–55)isonthefarleft. NationalArchives520748

GraceThorpe(SacandFox,(1921-2008),daughterofJimThorpe,atwork insideGeneralMacArthur’sheadquartersinTokyo,Japan,inDecember1945. PhotocourtesyoftheGraceThorpecollection(NMAI.AC.085),NegativeBox8, Item19,NationalMuseumoftheAmericanIndian

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