Shaken & Storied: History on the Rocks

Raise a glass to St. Louis—the birthplace of the cocktail party—at the Missouri Historical Society’s biennial fundraiser, Shaken and Storied: History on the Rocks.
Honoring St. Louis’s legacy as the birthplace of the cocktail party in 1917, the Missouri History Museum will host cocktail enthusiasts, creatives, and history lovers of all generations, tastes, and backgrounds for the biennial historic cocktail party fundraiser, Shaken & Storied. This spirited event will offer a vibrant fusion of history and mixology by challenging St. Louis’s leading cocktail bars to craft original cocktails and mocktails inspired by artifacts from the Missouri Historical Society Collections. Throughout the evening, guests will sip their way through time, discovering the stories behind each drink while enjoying appetizers, entertainment, dinner, and a celebratory atmosphere that toasts the creativity, community, and enduring spirit of St. Louis.