The Great Big Made in St. Louis Showdown

Schedule

Thu Jun 25 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63112 | Clayton, MO

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Get ready for a high-energy showdown where all things created in St. Louis takes center stage!
This game show–style program pits some of the city’s most iconic homegrown creations against each other in a fun, fast-paced face-off between MHS historians.
From legendary brands and breakthrough inventions to cultural touchstones, we’ll explore the innovation, creativity, and bold ideas that put St. Louis on the map.
Watch the historians go head to head, then cast your vote to crown the ultimate St. Louis original during a night of spirited competition, civic pride, and history like you’ve never seen before.
Historian competitors include:
Amanda Clark, Public Historian and See STL Tours Manager
Julie Davis, Early Childhood and Family Programs Coordinator
Ryan DeLoach, Teen Programs and Adult Tours Manager
Victoria Eudy, Manager of Institutional Evaluation
Cicely Hunter, Public Historian, African American History Initiative
Emily Koeltzow, Early Childhood and Family Programs Manager
Andrew Wanko, Public Historian
Please note: Happy hour is from 5:00–6:30pm, with the main program starting at 6:30pm
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Come back for more! Thursday Nights at the Museum are sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, lectures, and more.
Media Partner: St. Louis Magazine
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5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63112, 5700 Grand Dr, St Louis, MO 63112-1004, United States, Clayton

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