The Thursday Nights at the Museum series is presented by WashU, and African American History Initiative (AAHI) programming is presented by Wells Fargo.

Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where museum exhibits are open later and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food, and more!

On January 11, 1865, the delegates of the Missouri state convention, led by Radical Republican Charles Drake, passed the immediate emancipation of all enslaved persons. Join us for a presentation about the history and Missouri emancipation and the experience of Black Missourians during the Reconstruction era. The presentation will be followed by a conversation with representatives from the St. Louis sites that are part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

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, concerts, lectures, and more.

ASL interpretation is available for programs with two weeks' advance notice. Please email access@mohistory.org to request ASL interpretation or with other accessibility questions.