Saturday Speaker Series: Things you Never Knew about the 1904 World’s Fair

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Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am

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225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63105 | Clayton, MO

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Join local writer and historian Dan Dillon as he uncovers captivating stories from the 1904 World’s Fair—some well-known and others rarely told. With vivid storytelling details, Dillon brings to life the people, innovations, and cultural moments that shaped this extraordinary event. The presentation will feature materials from the Missouri Historical Society Library, offering a unique glimpse into the Fair’s legacy and the world it helped shape.
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225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63105, 225 S Skinker Blvd, St Louis, MO 63105-2317, United States, Clayton

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